Question 1

I just received my sharpener. Of the five kits they offer: assorted, coarse, medium, fine and diamond, which is the one that is needed the most?

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Course is basically for tools (axe, shovel, etc). Medium and fine for knives. Mediums wear down the fastest, but you definitely need to use the fine to get it paper-slicing sharp. When i restock I buy a multipack and a medium pack.

I've tried a couple of off brands and while they are much less expensive and they mostly work, you really need the 6000 grit fine to put a polish on it to get razor sharp. I am using those ones up on things that don't need to be as sharp as kitchen, pocket, or hunting knives.

Unless you can find the exact grits as these, just stick with the name brand..

Question 2

How long do the belts last? 20 sharpenings, 50 sharpenings, etc..  Do the belts all last equally long, or will fine wear out faster than medium?

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I sharpened approx. 14 knives various sizes initially, course and medium belts still in good shape went thru 85% of a fine belt so yes the fine will wear out quicker than the other grits but once sharp not bad wear on the maintenance touch ups.

Question 3

A friend of mine loves his work sharp, the only concern he has is sharpening the very tips of his pocke knives. He says its somewhat difficult

Accepted Answer

I have just started using my Work Sharp Knife Sharpener. I found that sharpening the tip of a pocket knife is tricky but doable. You have to follow the blade curvature while keeping the knife blade flush with the guide. It takes a couple of tries to get this right. If you don't follow the curvature the tip will not have the correct angle and if you don't keep the blade against the guide the angle will be off. I have been sharpening everything from my pocket knives to my wife's kitchen knives.

Question 4

Do these belts fit the WSKTS-KO?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they would work. Note that one of the belts that comes with the KO is 1/2" width already, the 6000 grit. 3/4" width on the others, but obviously 1/2" would work

ASIN	B003UA18GC
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Brand Name	WORK SHARP
Customer Reviews	4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (11,794)
Global Trade Identification Number	00662949038089
Grit Material Type	Aluminum Oxide, Ceramic Silicon Carbide
Grit Number	6000
Grit Type	Medium
Included Components	WSSA0002012
Item Dimensions	1.25 x 2.25 x 7 inches
Item Type Name	Sharpening belt, Replacement belt, accessory, abrasive
Item Weight	13.61 g
Manufacturer	Work Sharp
Material Type	Abrasive & Hone Belts
Model	WSSA0002012
Number of Items	1
Part Number	WS2012
Set Name	Assorted 6 Pack Sanding Belts
UPC	755383811957 662949038317 716080069805 799154403309 662949038089 014445381266 751663522094 752418165436 798762674880 799154403453
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Warranty Description	Manufacturer Warranty

Official Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener Assorted (P80, P220, 6000) Replacement Belt Kit

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