Our Favorite Knife Sharpeners

If you’ve ever tried to sharpen a knife on a whetstone, you know how frustrating it can be. Sure, if you’re really good you can get your knives relatively sharp. But it takes time, patience, and a skilled hand. Thanks to the Ashland, Oregon company Darex, makers of Work Sharp products, you can get all of your knives and other tools razer-sharp in minutes.

The Work Sharp series of sharpeners takes the guesswork out of honing knives and tools, featuring flexible, abrasive belts, and precision sharpening guides. Everything about these American-made, assembled, and quality-tested sharpeners and accessories make it easy for you to keep all of your kitchen and work blades razor sharp.

Work Sharp Original Knife and Tool Sharpener

Available at Coastal, this electric sharpener takes care of every knife you own. The secret is in the abrasive belts and precision sharpening guides. Just place a knife into the guide and run it along the belt in an even motion. The sharpener will do all the work. It can even sharpen scissors, hunting and outdoor knives, hatchets, mower blades, garden shears, shovels, and serrated knives.

With a 1-year warranty and all the belts you’ll need to achieve a razor-sharp edge, the Original Knife and Tool Sharpener is a great addition to any home or workshop.

Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener

Also available at Coastal, this sharpening solution is perfect for hunting, camping, or out in the shop. It features an angle-guided, 5-stage sharpening solution that fits easily in a backpack or glove box for on-the-go sharpening. It’s compact, versatile, and features 2 diamond plates held in place by rare-earth magnets, 2 ceramic rods, and 1 leather strap. Add the Guided Field Sharpener to your outdoor and country lifestyle and you’ll be prepared for anything.

Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener

One of the best known and widely renowned knife makers in the world is Ken Onion. He knows his stuff, which is why Work Sharp teamed up with him to create the Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener available at Coastal. This sharpener is designed to quickly and easily sharpen every knife you own. It includes a 1-year warranty as well as an adjustable sharpening guide for a precise edge, premium flexible abrasive belts, and a variable-speed motor to sharpen everything from hunting knives to kitchen knives. It can even sharpen serrated blades. If you’re serious about your knives, the Ken Onion Edition Knife & Tool Sharpener is your perfect companion.

Work Sharp Combo Knife Sharpener

Combining abrasive belt power sharpening technology with angle-guided ceramic honing makes the Work Sharp Combo Knife Sharpener easy to use, fast, and efficient. Available at Coastal, this is the choice of professionals and knife makers around the world. Plus, the sharpeners use premium 3M^TM abrasive belts engineered for quality sharpening that won’t over-heat the blade, as well as innovative tapered ceramic rods to perfectly hone your knives for a razor-sharp edge.

Stay Sharp at Coastal

You’ll find Work Sharp tools at your Northwest owned and operated Coastal. These sharpeners are perfect for every blade in your home, workshop, or camping gear. We even carry the Drill Doctor for sharpening drill bits. Need a new knife? We carry everything you need, from hunting and fishing knives to more precise tools.