How to Sharpen Every Knife You Own - Ken Onion Edition KTS Mk.2

In this episode, we’ll be diving into the art of sharpening every knife you own using the Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener Mk2. Whether you're new to sharpening or looking for tips to refine your skills, this video is packed with insights. We’ve structured the content into chapters for easy navigation, so you can jump to the section relevant to your specific knife. But stick around for the basics first—these techniques are applicable to all knives. Key Points Covered: Place, Power, Pull, Stop: Master the fundamental technique to achieve an even grind and avoid rounding the tip. Using the Quick Start Guide: Learn how to reference this handy tool for sharpening various knives, including recommended angles, speeds, and grit progressions. Sharpening Specific Knives: Kitchen Knife: Setting angle to 20°, using x65, x22, and X4 belts, and setting speed to 3. Fillet Knife: Tips for maintaining a factory profile with light pressure, using the same belt progression as the kitchen knife. Recurve Knife: Leveraging flexible belt technology to follow the blade’s curvature. Hunting Knife: Recommendations for field maintenance, setting an angle of 20°. Knives with Thumb Studs: Adjusting for thumb studs to avoid contact with the belt. Tanto Blades: Techniques to maintain the transition without rounding it off. Curved Blades: Moving the sharpener to the edge of the table for better handling. Knives with Flipper Tabs: Adjusting the guide for a smooth sharpening experience. Large Outdoor Knives: Using a wider angle (25°-30°) and the standard belt progression. Serrated Knives: Utilizing the 6000-grit belt and a speed of 2. Gut Hooks: Polishing both sides with the flexible belt. If you're interested in sharpening tools or using the blade grinding attachment, check out the links in the description. Have a specific knife you want to see? Leave a comment below or reach out to our customer service team at info@.worksharptools.com Thanks for watching! Learn More about the Ken Onion Knife and Tool Sharpener Here: https://www.worksharptools.com/produc... How to Sharpen Every Knife on the Ken Onion Elite:    • How to Sharpen Every Knife You Own with th...   How to Sharpen Tools on the Ken Onion Knife and Tool Sharpener:    • Sharpen Every Tool You Own with the Ken On...   0:00 Into 0:15 Place Power Pull STOP 1:11 Quick Start Guide 1:38 Best Practices for All Knives 1:45 Kitchen Knives 4:05 Recurve Blades 5:48 Hunting Knives 6:23 Thumb Studs 6:48 Tanto 7:35 Karambits / Curved Blades 8:08 Flipper Tabs 8:36 Large Outdoor Knives 9:14 Serrated Knives 9:53 Gut Hooks 10:21 Additional Resources