Work Sharp PRECISION ADJUST User manual

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SET UP - KNOW YOUR PARTS
Tri-Brasive™ and the Sharpening Rod
Sharpening Chassis snaps into the Sharpening Base
Insert Sharpening Rod Pin into Angle Selection Mechanism until magnet engages
Blade Clamp: Rotate knob to loosen jaws. Push Blade Clamp firmly into the
Sharpening Chassis.
Push the Spring-Loaded Button on the back of the Sharpening Chassis to rotate /
index clamp 180°
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INSTRUCTIONS
KNIFE SHARPENER
PRECISION ADJUST
CLICK!
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SNAP!
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STOP
GETTING READY TO SHARPEN
KNIFE SPINE
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Remove the Blade Clamp from the
Sharpening Chassis, loosen knob to
open jaws.
Turn knob to secure the center of
the knife blade in the clamp jaws
TIP: For safest clamping, keep
folding knife closed when securing
knife in clamp. May not work
on all knives based on blade /
handle design.
Insert the Blade Clamp into the
Sharpening Chassis – press firmly
to secure onto magnets.
2. CLAMPING YOUR KNIFE
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320 Coarse Grit Diamond Plate for Shaping.
600 Fine Grit Diamond Plate for Sharpening.
Fine Ceramic Stone for Honing.
3. CHOOSE YOUR GRIT
FINE CERAMIC
HONE
COARSE DIAMOND
SHAPE
FINE DIAMOND
SHARPEN
MICRO SCALE
(1° INCREMENTS)
ON RIGHT
MACRO SCALE
SETTING ON LEFT
TURN THE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
TO RAISE OR LOWER THE
SHARPENING ANGLE
1. CHOOSE YOUR ANGLE
OUTDOOR KNIVES
Hunting Knife (light use / detail cutting): 20°
Hunting Knife (heavy use / hard cutting): 25°
Fishing / Filet Knife: 20°
Camp Knife (heavy use fixed blades): 30°
KITCHEN
Western Style: 20°
Eastern Style: 15°
POCKET KNIVES / EDC KNIVES
Heavy Use: 25°
Light Use: 20°
GENERAL
Low Edge Angles (15° to 22.5°):
Highest Sharpness, Lower Durability
High Edge Angles (23° to 30°): Functional
Sharpness, Higher Durability

STOP
SHARPENING
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Start the sharpening process using the
coarse 320 grit diamond. Index the
Tri-Brasive™ so the 320 grit diamond
is placed onto the cutting edge.
Using light pressure and long strokes,
start at the heel of the blade and swipe
the abrasive back and forth while
moving along the length of the cutting
edge toward the tip. STOP on the tip of
the blade.
Continue until you feel a burr along
the entire length of the edge (on the
opposite side you are sharpening).
Keep an estimated stroke count
so you can evenly sharpen the
other bevel.
Once you have created a burr, press
the spring loaded button on the back
of the Sharpening Chassis and rotate
the Blade Clamp 180° to sharpen the
opposite side.
Sharpen the same number of strokes
on this side of the blade to establish
an even bevel.
Rotate the Blade Clamp 180° again so
the burr is now face up.
TIP: You should be able to feel a very
clear burr at this point. Do not
continue until you can feel or see
the burr.
STEP 1: SHAPING
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STEP 2: SHARPENING
CONT.
Rotate the Tri-Brasive™ so the Fine
600 Grit Diamond is now face down
onto the cutting edge.
Using the same technique in STEP 1,
sharpen blade for 8-10 strokes. Rotate
the Blade Clamp again to sharpen the
other side of the blade and repeat
8-10 strokes.
TIP: Light strokes and rotating the
blade clamp every other stroke as you
finish this step will remove the burr
quickly and produce the keenest edge.

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STEP 3: HONING
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Rotate the Tri-Brasive™ so the Fine Ceramic is now face down onto the
cutting edge.
Using the same technique in STEP 2 above, sharpen blade for 8-10
strokes. Rotate the Blade Clamp again to sharpen the other side of the
blade and repeat 8-10 strokes.
Check your edge for sharpness by ensuring the burr has been completely
honed away.
Safely remove the Blade Clamp from the Sharpening Chassis, then loosen
the knob to remove the knife from the Blade Clamp.
CLAMPING A KNIFE: Seat the spine into the V Block Clamp™ and align the
cutting edge parallel to the clamp jaws if knife design allows.
STARTING POSITION: Note the white alignment mark on the sharpening
chassis. Make sure it is pointing up. Insert the V Block Clamp into the
sharpening chassis so the knife handle is on the right side. This will
make it easier to flip the blade over while sharpening smaller knives.
PUSH IN FIRMLY
WHITE MARK POINTS UP
KNIFE HANDLE ON THE RIGHT SIDE

Light Pressure will yield the sharpest and most consistent edges.
First Time Sharpening: Use all three Tri-Brasive™ grits to ensure you establish a
consistent edge angle along the entire length of the blade and remove any edge
damage.
Re-Sharpening: Use only the Ceramic Hone for frequent touch ups, the Fine Diamond
may be required to restore the edge after
extended use.
Light strokes as you finish sharpening and honing will remove the burr quickly and
produce the keenest edge.
Creating a Micro-Bevel of 2-3° can make re-honing your knife
even faster.
Edge Refinement Choices: For a durable ‘toothy’ edge , use the coarse diamond
abrasive and lightly finish with the fine diamond. For a highly refined cutting edge,
use all three abrasive grits and use light pressure as you finish each step before
progressing to a finer grit.
Sharpening Chassis can be bench mounted or used by hand.
Sharpening Rod can be removed at any point in the process to optimize safety or
ergonomics.
Keep a Sharpening Log to document what edge angles you sharpen onto your knives.
Dry Sharpening System – Do Not Use Oil or Water When Sharpening.
Rubber O-Ring can be moved to adjust the amount of Tri-Brasive™ ‘slide’ you desire
when sharpening different knife types (EDCs versus kitchen knives).
Do not drag the Tri-Brasive™ down onto or up onto the blade face or you risk
scratching the surface.
NEVER leave a knife mounted in the sharpener when not in use. Always store
knives safely.
Abrasives can be replaced individually, visit WorkSharpTool.com to learn more.
Use light pressure when sharpening (weight of the blade). Let the abrasive
do the work and take your time. You’ll get a better edge and you will have
more fun doing it!
LIGHT PRESSURE

WARRANTY
Work Sharp® is a registered trademark of Darex, LLC
For Patent Info Visit: worksharptools.com/patents
Designed, calibrated and quality checked in
Ashland, OR using foreign components.
3 YEAR WARRANTY
This sharpener is covered by Work Sharp’s 3-year warranty. We stand behind
and support our products – contact us if you need assistance, parts, or service.
Warranty for consumer not industrial or commercial use, excludes abrasives.
Register your warranty online at WorkSharpTools.com
Darex, LLC
PO Box 730
210 E. Hersey St.
Ashland, OR 97520 USA
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