Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands or deals, including promoted items.
Sorry, this deal has expired. Get notified of deals like this in the future. Add Deal Alert for this Item
Frontpage

Work Sharp Blade Grinder Attachment for Ken Onion Edition Expired

$60.45
$99.95
+ Free Shipping
+35 Deal Score
26,086 Views
Amazon has Work Sharp Blade Grinder Attachment for Ken Onion Edition (WSSAKO81112) on sale for $60.59 > now $60.46. Shipping is free.
Note: Shows "in stock soon", but you may place an order now.

Thanks to community member ChiW for finding this deal.
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
  • Deal Image
Deal Image
Visit Amazon
Good Deal?

Original Post

Written by
Edited June 10, 2021 at 03:28 AM by
This has been in my cart for a while and it finally dropped to $60.59 from $79.99. This is an attachment for the Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...0DER&psc=1 >Now $60.46, In stock soon
Add Comment
Reply
in Drills & Power Tools (5)
If you purchase something through a post on our site, Slickdeals may get a small share of the sale.

Check Out Similar Drills & Power Tools Deals

View All
Frontpage
DEWALT 20V MAX POWERSTACK 1.7Ah Oil Resistant Compact Battery $45.45 + Free Shipping
$45.45
+ Free S/H
23 33
Popular
DeWalt XR 20v 3" Cutoff tool + 2 1.7ah Powerstack batteries $180+ tax at Ace Hardware
$179.00
15 19
At Home Depot - Milwaukee M12 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless 4-Tool Combo Kit with (2) Compact 1.5Ah Batteries and Charger for $189.00
$189.00
12 11
Popular
Greenworks 3000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer Combo Kit- Costco $349.99
$349.99
13 45
Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion High Output XC 5.0 Ah and CP 2.5 Ah Battery Packs and Charger Starter Kit $99
$99.00
11 7
Frontpage
Metabo 12" HPT Sliding Compound Miter Saw $299 + Free Shipping
$299
+ Free Shipping
24 28
Deal
Score +35
26,086 Views
$60.45
$99.95
Visit Amazon

Price Intelligence

Model: Work Sharp WSSAKO81112 Blade Grinder Attachment for Ken Onion Edition Knife and Tool Sharpener

Current Prices

Sort: Lowest to Highest | Last Updated 4/19/2024, 09:27 AM
Sold By Sale Price
Amazon$79.95
Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more. If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available. You can also earn cash back rewards on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases with the Amazon Prime Visa credit card. Read our review to see if it’s the right card for you.

35 Comments

View Forum Thread
123

Your comment cannot be blank.

Featured Comments

I have this at home and it is my favorite way to sharpen. Just keep in mind that this is not a guided system. It takes learning, finesse, and a steady hand. It produces an unquestionably top notch edge in the right hands. In the wrong hands, it will absolutely destroy the look/tip your knife in the blink of an eye. I don't think is has an equal on the market. Plan to start with knives you don't mind damaging. Guided systems all have their own limitations as do stones. Not all knives are designed with sharpening in mind. This compensates for the deficiencies in a guided system. I have sharpened axes, swords, machetes, lawn mower blades, and several hundred knives with the one I have at home. I've even reshaped blades from saber grind to full convex. Belt variety is limited, but most of what you could want is available, not always through work sharp. The deflection of the belt makes the sharpener inappropriate for a true scandi grind but is capable of so called scandivex.

You also need to be wary of edge and tip heating, especially on thin knives. Since you operate the sharpener with two hands on the knife, there is no reason not to notice any heat. Rated duty cycle is one hour on, one hour off.
·

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined May 2017
L3: Novice
> bubble2 282 Posts
255 Reputation
Tonythebrick
06-09-2021 at 12:30 PM.
06-09-2021 at 12:30 PM.
It's too bad they don't sell the Ken Onion compatible "motor" separate from the Ken Onion sharpening guide. I feel like I'd never use the sharpening guide if I had this attachment.
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Dec 2011
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 70 Posts
14 Reputation
mrfunnyguyky
06-09-2021 at 12:35 PM.
06-09-2021 at 12:35 PM.
It does comes with belts, at least my model did. For pocket knives I typically get a sharper edge with the Spyderco Sharp Maker. For anything else this is awesome. I've repaired some pretty beat up blades on friend's hunting knives to very sharp
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Nov 2010
L2: Beginner
> bubble2 79 Posts
125 Reputation
Pro
httyuwma
06-09-2021 at 12:39 PM.
06-09-2021 at 12:39 PM.
Got one. Thanks!

Any recommendations on good belts and grades?
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2004
The SEC Rules all!
> bubble2 2,126 Posts
185 Reputation
Wraazer
06-09-2021 at 12:44 PM.
06-09-2021 at 12:44 PM.
Quote from Tonythebrick :
It's too bad they don't sell the Ken Onion compatible "motor" separate from the Ken Onion sharpening guide. I feel like I'd never use the sharpening guide if I had this attachment.

I have this, and honestly I haven't used it. But I have it when I need to sharpen my 11 degree angle stuff. I just hardly use my expensive stuff much, so haven't dulled them enough for them to need a sharpening. I do have a push pull stone kit too, and think this with a leather strop will be a better option.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Oct 2009
L7: Teacher
> bubble2 2,803 Posts
ascotnot
06-09-2021 at 12:53 PM.
06-09-2021 at 12:53 PM.
Quote from Tonythebrick :
It's too bad they don't sell the Ken Onion compatible "motor" separate from the Ken Onion sharpening guide. I feel like I'd never use the sharpening guide if I had this attachment.
That's a common observation with Work Sharp. Some of their bare systems need some not insubstantial additional purchase for it to realize its potential such that the stock functionality becomes unnecessary or almost unnecessary. You could say the attachment provides the more zen sharpening experience while the stock guide is for your more "git 'er dun" type of tasks.
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Sep 2007
L87: Papa Smurf
> bubble2 11,183 Posts
1,811 Reputation
RugerRedhawk
06-09-2021 at 01:15 PM.
06-09-2021 at 01:15 PM.
I'm lost on what this does differently than what comes with the worksharp. Does it just create a different technique using the same motor?

I've got a spyderco sharpmaker but to be honest can never really get shaving sharp with the thing like I expected.
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jul 2008
L4: Apprentice
> bubble2 431 Posts
320 Reputation
Anticon
06-09-2021 at 01:41 PM.
06-09-2021 at 01:41 PM.
Well, I didn't know I needed this until now. I got the Ken Onion sharpener a while ago on a good deal, why not this one too. I got the 40% off with Discover CB. So knocked it down to $36. Also got the $10 small business credit on prime day for the purchase.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Jan 2010
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 574 Posts
125 Reputation
DigMeTX
06-09-2021 at 02:01 PM.
06-09-2021 at 02:01 PM.
Wish I had the money for this, just spent the last of my spare cash on a new pocket knife!
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jun 2017
L3: Novice
> bubble2 147 Posts
136 Reputation
mash007
06-09-2021 at 02:56 PM.
06-09-2021 at 02:56 PM.
As others pointed out, I only use this grinder attachment to sharpen my knives. I find the guided system that came with the Ken Onion motor very annoying and now just sits in the box. Once you know how to use this it's infinitely faster and easier. I also bought the stropping kit but honestly, unless you want to shave with your knives, that is overkill.
1
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Apr 2010
L5: Journeyman
> bubble2 586 Posts
135 Reputation
JussaIrish
06-09-2021 at 03:02 PM.
06-09-2021 at 03:02 PM.
Personally, when I am looking into Grindr the last thing I want is attachment
4
2
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Apr 2008
L3: Novice
> bubble2 159 Posts
50 Reputation
DarkChewby
06-09-2021 at 07:19 PM.
06-09-2021 at 07:19 PM.
So if I buy this I need to buy the Ken Onion motor separately?
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined May 2017
L3: Novice
> bubble2 282 Posts
255 Reputation
Tonythebrick
06-09-2021 at 08:46 PM.
06-09-2021 at 08:46 PM.
Quote from DarkChewby :
So if I buy this I need to buy the Ken Onion motor separately?
Yes. So all-in it's $190.
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Joined Jun 2011
L3 Ninja
> bubble2 835 Posts
239 Reputation
semper_fi
06-09-2021 at 09:04 PM.
06-09-2021 at 09:04 PM.
Quote from RugerRedhawk :
I'm lost on what this does differently than what comes with the worksharp. Does it just create a different technique using the same motor?

I've got a spyderco sharpmaker but to be honest can never really get shaving sharp with the thing like I expected.

This is just an attachment to the Worksharp Ken Onion Edition. You can buy the sharpener and this attachment in a bundle but you obviously won't be getting the deal price. As for the attachment itself, it offers more versatility for custom angles and edges. The stock attachment is very limited—hard to sharpen items such as lawnmower blades, axes, and specialty blades.

From others on product Q&A page:

"This attachment is MUCH better than the stock attachment, especially if you are sharpening a knife such as a Chef's knife. The stock attachment tends to grind away more material at the first part when you start the pass. On a chef's knife, this creates a concave section at the bolster which is a very important section on a chef's knife. if you're trying to dice things like mint, onions, basil, etc., this raised area will not cut and on a chef's knife, that is a real pain in the butt. This attachment has worked well for me sharpening chef's knifes and any other blade."

"This Blade Grinding Attachment have many good attributes: have the ability of complete angle customization and the ability of adjusting an edge profile. This Attachment don't just a sharpener, but a very good blade grinder, especially for the convex edge. I like it."
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Last edited by semper_fi June 9, 2021 at 09:07 PM.
Joined Dec 2012
L3: Novice
> bubble2 231 Posts
65 Reputation
wallingj
06-10-2021 at 04:03 AM.
06-10-2021 at 04:03 AM.
I ended up going with the Work Sharp WSSAKO81112 Blade Grinder Attachment with Assorted Belt Kit for $75.43. It came with the 5 belts as well, and it'll be nice to have the extras on hand.

Can't wait to sharpen my mower blades with this attachment. I did it with the standard setup, and it was a bit awkward at best.

Thanks OP!
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Joined Jan 2008
L3: Novice
> bubble2 281 Posts
70 Reputation
JL514
06-10-2021 at 05:27 AM.
06-10-2021 at 05:27 AM.
Dead? back to $79
Like
Funny
>
Helpful
Not helpful
Reply
Page 2 of 3
123
Start the Conversation
 
Link Copied

The link has been copied to the clipboard.