Knife Sharpener Comparison Charts
FAQ: What is the difference between the Original Knife & Tool Sharpener and the Ken Onion Edition?
Answer: The Ken Onion Edition features 3 key upgrades:
• Adjustable angle guides from 15° to 30° (vs. fixed guides of
20° and 25°)
• ¾” x 12” belts, including many optional specialty
grits (vs. ½” x 12” belts)
• Variable-speed, heavy duty motor (vs. 2-speed, fixed RPM
motor)
POWER SHARPENERS
 Combo Knife
Sharpener |
 Original Knife &
Tool Sharpener |
 Ken Onion Edition Knife
& Tool Sharpener |
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½" x 10"
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½” x 12”
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¾” x 12”
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P120
(2 belts) |
P80, P220, 6000
(2 of each) |
P120, X65, X22, X4, 6000
(1 of each) |
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Fixed
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Fixed
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Adjustable
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25°
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20° and 25°
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15° to 30°
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2-way toggle: on/off
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3-way toggle: on/off and responsive (on while pressing)
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Variable speed with trigger lock
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120VAC / 0.14 amp, fixed speed
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120VAC / 0.7 amp, fixed speed
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120VAC / 1.5 amp, variable speed
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Continuous
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20 Minutes/Hour
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1 Hour Continuous
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1000 SFM
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3600 SFM
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1200-2800 SFM
(up to 5000 SFM with Tool Grinding Attachment) |
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•Carry Bag
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•Carry Bag
•Diamond Belts •20° Outdoor Knife Guide |
•Gear Bag
•Blade Grinding Attachment •Tool Grinding Attachment •Diamond and Specialty Belts •Stopping Belt Kit (for Blade Grinding Attachment) |
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1 Year
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1 Year
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1 Year
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MANUAL SHARPENERS
 Guided Sharpening System |
 Guided Field Sharpener |
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1.25" x 6" Diamond Plates
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1" x 4" Diamond Plates
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•320 and 600 Grit Diamond Plates
•Multi-Grit Large Ceramic Rod •Small and Medium Ceramic Rods |
•220 and 600 Grit Diamond Plates
•Multi-Grit Large Ceramic Rod •Small Ceramic Rod •Leather Strop |
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Interchangeable
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Fixed
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17°, 20° and 25°
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20° and 25°
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•Pivot-Response Technology
•Fishing Hook Sharpener •Packable Field Hone |
•Broadhead Wrench
•Fishing Hook Sharpener •Lanyard Hole |
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Upgrade Kit (220 & 800 grit diamond plates, leather strop)
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None
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42 years
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Limited Lifetime
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(800) 597-6170
info@darex.com
Work Sharp is part of Darex, a 4th-generation family owned company in Ashland, Oregon. For over 40 years we have been creating industry-leading sharpening tools here in the USA. We are over 100 co-workers strong, dedicated to producing high-quality tools and providing exceptional customer service. Read more...
