I owned the first version but did not have the Blade Grinding Attachment. I ended up not liking the results I got and found it wasn’t as foolproof as I had hoped. Fast forward to the release of the Mk.2: I bought it just because it came with a limited edition badge. That’s how ridiculous I am. I found the cassette with the guide to be just as difficult as the first time around. However, this version came with the Blade Grinding Attachment, so I figured I’d give it a whirl. It ended up being awesome. There is a learning curve, but I swear it’s less steep than using that guided cassette. I first practiced on my brother-in-law’s knives because he sucks. They turned out to be pretty sharp, and I didn’t screw anything up! With practice, I started to feel more confident and began to sharpen my own kitchen knives, then my pocket knives, and even some random things like a machete and a karambit. Now, I feel confident using it and love that I can use it as a belt grinder for flattening the spine or even thinning a blade. Answer from Sir_Toccoa on reddit.com
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r/sharpening on Reddit: Thoughts on the Work Sharp Ken Onion Mk. 2?
July 13, 2024 -

I first started sharpening knives with whetstones, but now I’m thinking of getting an electric belt sharpener like the Work Sharp Ken Onion to fix serious chips on knives. Has anyone used the Ken Onion machines? What are your thoughts on them?

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Knife Informer
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Work Sharp MK2 Review: As Sharp As They Get | Knife Informer
Work Sharp MK2 Review: As Sharp As They Get
The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk2 and Precision Adjust are both great sharpening options for you. Find out why in our Work Sharp MK2 review. When it comes to knife sharpeners, there’s a decent amount of choices – but what’s interesting about this market is that no one really agrees on what the best type is, much less what the best brand or
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Thoughts on the Work Sharp Ken Onion Mk. 2?
I owned the first version but did not have the Blade Grinding Attachment. I ended up not liking the results I got and found it wasn’t as foolproof as I had hoped. Fast forward to the release of the Mk.2: I bought it just because it came with a limited edition badge. That’s how ridiculous I am. I found the cassette with the guide to be just as difficult as the first time around. However, this version came with the Blade Grinding Attachment, so I figured I’d give it a whirl. It ended up being awesome. There is a learning curve, but I swear it’s less steep than using that guided cassette. I first practiced on my brother-in-law’s knives because he sucks. They turned out to be pretty sharp, and I didn’t screw anything up! With practice, I started to feel more confident and began to sharpen my own kitchen knives, then my pocket knives, and even some random things like a machete and a karambit. Now, I feel confident using it and love that I can use it as a belt grinder for flattening the spine or even thinning a blade. More on reddit.com
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Looking into buying a work sharp knife and tool sharpener MK2 for my pocket knives. What are your opinions on this product? CAN'T POST TO SHARPENING FOR UNKNOWN REASON
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Work sharp Orginal MK2 vs Ken onion
Please tag me when there’s some responses to this I was actually gonna ask the same question, I also don’t know whether to get the mk2 or the ken onion More on reddit.com
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Just ordered the new Ken Onion MK2 from worksharp.
great machine, tool sharpener addition is very good More on reddit.com
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BladeForums
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WORK SHARP MK2 THOUGHTS REViEWS ? | BladeForums.com
March 26, 2023 - I've been a Work Sharp fan and user for years. My go-to sharpener for almost everything---small blades to large---is the Ken Onion belt sharpener. I prefer it as is, without the blade grinder attachment. And I use it freehand as I find the little angle guide just gets in the way.
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Amazon
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Work Sharp MK2 Professional Electric Knife and Tool Sharpener - Adjustable Tool and Knife Sharpening System Holiday Bundle : Amazon.ca: Home
Work Sharp MK2 Professional Electric Knife and Tool Sharpener - Adjustable Tool and Knife Sharpening System Holiday Bundle : Amazon.ca: Home
Work Sharp MK2 Professional Electric Knife and Tool Sharpener - Adjustable Tool and Knife Sharpening System Holiday Bundle : Amazon.ca: Home
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Price   $139.99
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GearJunkie
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If You Can Dull It, This Will Sharpen It: Work Sharp Mk.2 Review | GearJunkie
June 25, 2025 - Simply put, it’s a giant leap in effectiveness and efficiency from my trusty old brick. In short: The Mk.2 from Work Sharp ($100) is the perfect solution for the beginner/amateur getting their knives and tools sharpened like a pro.
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Outdoor Life
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Best Knife Sharpeners of 2026, Tested and Reviewed| Outdoor Life
5 days ago - While this sharpener is far from a budget tool, it is far from functioning like a budget tool. For the capability this machine offers, I see it as a very good value. Read my review of the best electric knife sharpeners for more options.
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BLADE Magazine
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Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite Mk2 Review [Hands On] - BLADE Magazine
September 11, 2024 - As it goes, the Work Sharp Ken Onion Elite Mk2 doesn’t come cheap with an MSRP of $300. It’s a bit steep for a sharpener.
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WorkSharp Tools
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Ken Onion Edition ELITE Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2™ – Work Sharp
3 weeks ago - So easy to use that I bought my 25 year old one for his birthday and within 20 minutes he was knocking it out of the ballpark. Hint go watch the video on Youtube with Ken Onion showing how he does it. Simple, fast and effective. Read More ... ...
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House of Knives
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Work Sharp Electric Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk. 2 - WSKTS2 | House of Knives Canada
Work Sharp Electric Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk. 2 (WSKTS2)
The Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 combines speed control, precision guide, and flexible abrasive belts to make sharpening even faster, easier, and more repeatable. An improvement upon the original Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener, which was the first knife sharpener designed to sharpen every knife you own, the Mk. 2 brings a number of improved features to the table and even more sharpening benefit for the avid knife user.  You can sharpen outdoor, pocket, and kitchen knives, even serrated knives, scissors, and many other common edge tools with the Flexible Abra
Price   $139.99
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WorkSharp Tools
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Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2™ – Work Sharp
Super impressed with how fast I was able to get my collection of fillet knives razor sharp. Super happy with the excellent performance with little effort!Read More ... Yes, this review from Trevor G. was helpful.
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Canadian Tire
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Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2, Flexible Belt Sharpener | Canadian Tire
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2, Flexible Belt Sharpener
Meet your new workbench essential: the Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2™. Designed for DIY enthusiasts and everyday users, this versatile sharpener tackles every knife and tool with ease. Featuring flexible belts, precision guides, and a two-speed motor, it delivers fast, effective sharpening every time. Choose from dual-speed control and set knife guides at 20° or 25° for razor-sharp results. Perfect for pocket knives, kitchen essentials, scissors, and a range of lawn and garden tools like axes, mower blades, and pruners—this sharpener truly does it all.
Price   $219.99
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WorkSharp Tools
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Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2
Every knife in my house is now razor sharp and it took probably 45 minutes to do them all. Simple instructions, lots of videos on youtube, comes with an pretty sweet flow diagram.
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Basspro
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Work Sharp® Knife & Tool Sharpener Mark 2
Explore a wide selection of quality outdoor gear at Bass Pro Shops Canada, the trusted source for the best in Fishing, Hunting and Boating Gear. With our low price guarantee, get the best brands and latest gear at unbeatable everyday prices.
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Amazon
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Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk2 Holiday Bundle : Amazon.ca: Sports & Outdoors
Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk2 Holiday Bundle : Amazon.ca: Sports & Outdoors
Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk2 Holiday Bundle : Amazon.ca: Sports & Outdoors
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Price   $249.99
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KnifeStoreCanada.ca
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Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2 | Work Sharp® | Knife Store Canada
Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2 | Work Sharp®
The Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2 is a powerful tool destined to end up in any DIY'er or avid knife and tool user's garage. Featuring flexible belts and sharpening guides, the MK.2 sharpens quickly and with ease. · Canada's Source for the Knife & Tool Sharpener MK.2
Price   $159.95
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The Gadgeteer
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Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Mk. 2 review - The Gadgeteer
REVIEW – The Work Sharp Original Knife and Tool Electric Sharpener is one of the best tools I own. It has worked perfectly, for years. Work Sharp just came out with an updated version, the Mk.
Published   June 14, 2022
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Everyday Carry
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Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Mk.2 - Everyday Carry
March 16, 2021 - The secret to the Mk.2 is its inclusion of adjustable angle guides that allow you to maintain the precise bevel of your EDC knives, removing the fuss of figuring out by muscle memory how to get the right angle on a traditional whetstone. The precision afforded by the Work Sharp solution makes it a far better choice than a cheap pull-through sharpener too, as those can sometimes cause you to inadvertently reprofile a knife, or worse, damage it outright.
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Cabela's
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Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 | Cabela's
Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2
The Work Sharp® Knife & Tool Sharpener Mk.2 brings new & improved features to make sharpening even faster, easier, and more repeatable, sharpening virtually any knife you might own using flexible abrasive belts and a redesigned sharpening guide. The sharpening guide increases precision and repeatability to get the proper edge angle every time and provides a new scratch resistant leather lining, and allows you to quickly change abrasives from sharpening 25° outdoor knives to sharpening 20° kitchen knives in a single guide. The all new edge guide supports the knife all the way to the tip and mak
Price   US$89.99
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Cabela's Canada
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Work Sharp® Knife & Tool Sharpener Mark 2 | Cabela's Canada
Work Sharp® Knife & Tool Sharpener Mark 2
• Quickly change from 25° to 20°• Ergonomically placed two-speed motor• Flexible belts for a razor-sharp edge · The Work Sharp® Knife & Tool Sharpener Mark 2 brings new & improved features to make sharpening even faster, easier, and more repeatable. Sharpens every knife you own using Flexible Abrasive Belts and a redesigned Sharpening Guide. It sharpens outdoor, pocket and kitchen knives, even serrated knives, scissors, and many other common edge tools. The redesigned Sharpening Guide increases precision and repeatability to get the proper edge angle every time and provides a new scratch resis
Price   $139.99
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