Electric Knife Sharpeners?? (Work Sharp WSKTS Sharpener)

[trippledigitss]

Does anyone here use an electric type sharpener for knives? I've been thinking about getting one but I'm not sure how well they work or which would be best. I thought about maybe getting one of the countertop models that are pretty common but they remind me of the little deal on an electric canopener and I havent had the best luck with those. I currently use a diamond stone, with the little orange dots and steel plate, or a tradtional stone but I wanted something more professional and consistent. I would mainly be sharpening my filet knives and also use it for my other knives and kitchen stuff. I just bought an old Craftsman sharpener on CL for $10 but I dont know how well it will work. The guy says it takes some getting used to but I just dont see how it will do a good job, its basically a rotating stone, and there is no way to get down by the handle. I tried it last night and pretty much unsharpened my knife!  I looked at the little Work Sharp and it doesnt look too bad for the price. Also the Edge Masters one, but it is basically just a belt sander - I have one of those already! I could just get finer belts and use that?  But how would I hold the correct angle of the dangle and keep it consistent? Any suggestions from you guys?

Here is the edge master:
http://www.theedgemasters.com/SharpeningKit.html?gclid=CIOH-4T8_qoCFWw0QgodZVKL3g

And here is the Work Sharp:
http://www.worksharptools.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=90

[MagKarl]

I have one similar to this one but it's an older model.  Works good in my opinion, especially when you've got a ton of work like cutting an elk when you're going to use it a lot. 
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home-Cabin/Food-Processing/Knife-Sharpeners%7C/pc/104798880/c/104723280/sc/104560380/Chefs-Choice174-Diamond-Hone8482-No-120-Knife-Sharpener/732400.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fhome-cabin-food-processing-knife-sharpeners%2F_%2FN-1101304%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104560380%3FWTz_l%3DSBC%253Bcat104798880%253Bcat104723280&WTz_l=SBC%3Bcat104798880%3Bcat104723280%3Bcat104560380

[Goldeneye]

I have one of these sharpeners (model 130).  I can see how it might remind you of an electric can opener.  It does put a good edge on fairly quickly.  I usually pull it out when I'm cutting up an animal as I like to have dangerous sharp blades when butchering.  All my used hunting blades get touched up with this prior to hunting season too.  Anyways you asked what other use.  This is my electric sharpener brand.

http://edgecraft.com/page2a.html

[spookgus]

For sharpening at home I use a Chef's Choice 2 stage sharpener. I have no complaints with it and have used it for at least 5 years.

[Firing Pin]

What he said! 

[bloodhound]

i have one but find it doesnt work on certain knifes. if the blade goes to the handle evenly you wont be able to sharpen the whole knife and if the blade is too thick like my gut hook skinning knife it wont fit in. they are designed for kitchen knifes so keep that in mind. it does do a great job though on my filet knifes and my other skinning knife. i also have a hand held sharpener and it goes with us hunting. i would buy a good hand held sharpener over an electric any day. you can stop half way through skinning an animal and in 2-3 swipes through the sharpener and your back in business.

[trippledigitss]

Thanks guys. Yeah those ones in the 1st 2 replies are exactly what I was talking about. They just remind of me the slot on my can opener!    But they do work pretty good huh? Did you look at the 2 I linked to? I think I've scratched the edge master from the list but I really like the work sharp setup. I also like the Work Sharp WS2000 cuz it can do all the shop tools and things like axes, mower blades, etc, and the see thru wheel is a really cool feature. Then I would get the knife attachment that is pretty much the same deal as the WS Knife Sharpener. I saw the knife sharpener on Amazon for about $70 and the WS2000 on ebay (but I hate using eBay or Paypal cuz they are so anti-gun) for about $41 with no knife attachement, but I can buy the attachment for 30-40 bucks and have the knife and tool setup for about the same price as only the knife sharpener. I really like the looks of Work Sharp stuff, I'm think thats what I'll go with just not sure which one. I would still use my hand stones for sharpening, I could keep one with me in the field on on the water if needed - but I really want a good electric system that would be quick & easy, professional and consistent - and most importantly - quick & easy!    Thanks for all the replies and opinions, it is very helpful! 

[trippledigitss]

i have one but find it doesnt work on certain knifes. if the blade goes to the handle evenly you wont be able to sharpen the whole knife and if the blade is too thick like my gut hook skinning knife it wont fit in. they are designed for kitchen knifes so keep that in mind. it does do a great job though on my filet knifes and my other skinning knife. i also have a hand held sharpener and it goes with us hunting. i would buy a good hand held sharpener over an electric any day. you can stop half way through skinning an animal and in 2-3 swipes through the sharpener and your back in business.

Have one what? Like the Chef's Choice style? Yeah, they are mainly for kitchen knives and maybe scissors, no tools right? Very good point - thanks!

[Goldeneye]

Mine will also sharpen serrated blades.  I sharpened my machete once with it.  It cut too cleanly I darn near cut myself on the swing through with some brush.  Don't need it that sharp.  Got a grinder for the axe's etc.. 

[bloodhound]

yahh mines a chefs choice

[spookgus]

My 2 stage Chef's Choice handles all my hunting knives except one. That knife is a beast. It's like putting an edge on a 1/4 piece of flat bar.

[jackelope]

For sharpening at home I use a Chef's Choice 2 stage sharpener. I have no complaints with it and have used it for at least 5 years.

I have one too...works fine.

[whacker1]

I have a Chef's Choice commercial series - similar to the newer 120's and sportsman version.  I love it.  I sharpen all the kitchen knives about 1 per quarter and camping knives once per year and buchering & hunting knives multiple times depending upon how many animals need to be butchered.  I got it as a gift about 4 or 5 years ago, and since have bought one as a gift for my dad.  I have seen some of the cheaper ones die from too much use, but the stainless bodied ones seem to hold up well.

[SFD2015]

http://www.cutleryandmore.com/chefs-choice/model-15xv-electric-knife-sharpener-p113931

A coworker of mine brings this one (I think this is the model, if not it's the same line) to Fire Station a couple of times a year. This puts one helluva edge on our knives (We aren't to easy on the knives either).

I use the Lansky every year, but you really can't beat the ease and time of an electric sharpener.

My ONLY advice is if you are getting an electric one to make sure it works on serrated knives as well. Even if you don't use your bread knife regularly, it is a very handy feature to have.

[dogtuk]

I tried the work sharp it is junk does not get a razor edge on your knife I called them and told them what it was doing and they said it does take some getting used to I played with it for a few day and sent it back I now have the chef's choice 120 it works