Work Sharp WSBCHPAJ-PRO User manual

USER’S GUIDE FOR THE
WSBCHPAJ-PRO
PROFESSIONAL
PRECISION ADJUST
KNIFE SHARPENER

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING UP YOUR PRO PRECISION ADJUST SHARPENER ................ 3
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PRO PRECISION ADJUST SHARPENER .......... 4
V-BLOCK CLAMP™ INSTALLATION & REMOVAL ......................... 5
CLAMPING YOUR KNIFE ............................................... 5
ROTATING YOUR KNIFE................................................ 6
CHOOSING YOUR GRIT................................................. 7
DIGITAL ANGLE INDICATOR............................................ 7
ABRASIVE HANDLE INSTALLATION AND STORAGE POSITION ............ 8
SELECTING YOUR ANGLE .............................................. 8
CLAMP SUPPORT ..................................................... 9
SHARPENING YOUR KNIFE............................................. 9
HONING ............................................................. 10
STROPPING ......................................................... 10
SERRATION SHARPENING ............................................ 11
SMALL KNIFE SHARPENING .......................................... 11
TIPS AND TECHNIQUES............................................... 14
WARRANTY.......................................................... 14
SHARPENING NOTES.................................................. 15
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SETTING UP YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRECISION ADJUST SHARPENER | 3
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Sharpening Chassis
Sharpening Base
Chassis Mounting Screws
V-Block Clamp™
Abrasive Handle and Sharpening Rod with O-Rings
Abrasive
Digital Angle Indicator
Small Knife Table
Clamp Support
SETTING UP YOUR
PROFESSIONAL PRECISION
ADJUST SHARPENER
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4 | GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSIONAL PRECISION ADJUST SHARPENER
Angle Adjust Knob
Chassis Tilt Lock Lever (on back)
Angle Adjustment Carriage
Sharpening Rod Clevis
Sharpening Chassis
Sharpening Base
Chassis Mounting Screws
V-Block Clamp™
Clamp Release Lever
Sharpening Rod With
Adjustable O-Rings
Abrasive Handle
Abrasive Plate
Abrasive Handle Stowage Position
Bench Mounting Holes (4)
Digital Angle Indicator (shown in position)
Clamp Edge Angles
Serration Hone
Mounting Rail
Table Edge Angles
Clamp Alignment Mark
Knife Clamp Knob
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
PROFESSIONAL PRECISION
ADJUST SHARPENER
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V-BLOCK CLAMP™ INSTALLATION & REMOVAL | 5
PRO TIP: Knife can be inserted into V-Block Clamp™ while the clamp is locked into the Sharpening Chassis or being held
in hand.
Loosen the Knife Clamp Knob then squeeze the back of the V-Block Clamp™ jaws to open.
With the Alignment Mark facing up, insert the knife with the handle to the right (as shown).
Center the knife blade & place the spine of the knife into the V-Block Clamp™.
Align the cutting edge to be parallel to the V-Block Clamp™ jaws.
Squeeze the front of the V-Block Clamp™ jaws together to secure the blade in position.
Turn the Knife Clamp Knob to tighten the V-Block Clamp™ jaws.
Align the mark on the clamp to the mark on the sharpener for correct knife position to aid with knife rotation.
Carefully insert the V-Block Clamp™ into the Sharpening Chassis until it clicks into position.
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CLAMPING YOUR KNIFE
Line up the Alignment Mark on the V-Block Clamp™ with the line on the Sharpening Chassis.
Push the V-Block Clamp™ firmly into the Sharpening Chassis until it snaps/locks into place.
To remove the V-Block Clamp™, press down on the Clamp Release Lever and pull the V-Block Clamp™ out of the
Sharpening Chassis.
V-BLOCK CLAMP™INSTALLATION
& REMOVAL
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 WARNING: Never leave the knife clamped in the sharpener when you are not actively using it. Failure to follow this
warning could result in severe injury or death.
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6 | ROTATING YOUR KNIFE
ROTATING YOUR KNIFE
Most pocket knives and EDC (everyday carry) knives can be rotated by simply rotating the V-Block Clamp™ in the
Sharpening Chassis.
Rotate the knife counterclockwise 180° by pressing the Clamp Release Lever.
Use knife handle to flip over knife.
TIP: Ensure indicator marks are facing up and knife handle to right.
Longer knives like kitchen knives may require that you tilt the Sharpening Chassis back to provide clearance with your
bench top.
SAFETY TIP: Ensure the knife edge is safely and securely positioned in the clamp. Be Aware of the cutting edge at all
times when sharpening.
Lift the Chassis Tilt Lock Lever and tilt the Sharpening Chassis back into the rotation position and is secured by the lock.
Rotate the knife counterclockwise 180° by pressing the Clamp Release Lever. Use knife handle to flip knife.
Lift the Chassis Tilt Lock and tilt the Sharpening Chassis back to the locked Sharpening Position.
You are now ready to sharpen the other side of the knife.
TIP: Stow abrasive when changing Sharpening Chassis position.
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POCKET AND EDC KNIVES
LARGE KNIVES
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CHOOSING YOUR GRIT | 7
CHOOSING YOUR GRIT
GRIT LEVEL USE
220 GRIT
320 GRIT
400 GRIT
600 GRIT
800 GRIT
CERAMIC
LEATHER
REPAIR
SHAPE
SHARPEN
SHARPEN
SHARPEN
HONE
STROP
EXTREMELY DULL
EDGE REPAIR
ANGLE CHANGE
SHARPENING
TOUCH UPS
Determine the condition of your knife and progress through each grit using the sharpening directions located on page 9.
DIGITAL ANGLE INDICATOR
ZEROING
Set Digital Angle Indicator flat on the same surface as your sharpener (benchtop or counter).
Press the “Power” button and then Press the “Zero” button to calibrate the Digital Angle
Indicator to your sharpening surface so that the screen displays “0.00”.
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Place the Digital Angle Indicator onto the Sharpening Rod and slide it onto the Sharpening Rod Clevis.
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8 | ABRASIVE HANDLE INSTALLATION AND STORAGE POSITION
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Position the Abrasive Handle (abrasive down) onto the
middle section of the knife blade.
Zero the Digital Angle Indicator on benchtop, then install
on the Sharpening Rod Clevis.
Turn the Angle Adjustment Knob until your desired angle
is shown on the Digital Angle Indicator.
TIP: Clockwise to increase the angle & Counterclockwise
to decrease the angle.
Remove the Digital Angle indicator prior to sharpening.
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SELECTING YOUR ANGLE
ABRASIVE HANDLE
INSTALLATION AND STORAGE
POSITION
Insert the Sharpening Rod into the Sharpening Rod Clevis until it clicks into place.
Install Abrasive Plate onto the handle. Ensure the plate is fully seated over the pins
on the handle.
Ensure the Sharpening Rod slides through both internal bearings and slides freely
with full range of motion. O-Rings can be adjusted as needed depending on knife size.
Move the Abrasive Handle to the vertical position with the abrasive facing the back of
the Sharpening Chassis.
Slide the Abrasive Handle down into the Abrasive Handle Stowage Position.
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PRO TIP: The Edge Angle
Reference Scales on the
Sharpening Chassis are for
reference and gross angle
adjustment only. Use the
Digital Angle Indicator to set
the exact sharpening angle.

CLAMP SUPPORT | 9
Use the Clamp Support when sharpening larger knives for additional stability and rigidity.
Install onto the Mounting Rail of the Sharpening Base until fully seated.
The V-Block Clamp™ will then rest on the Clamp Support.
Sharpening Chassis must be tilted back to rotate the knife when using the Clamp Support.
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CLAMP SUPPORT
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 towards the tip. STOP on the tip of the blade.
WARNING: Do not use excessive pressure when
sharpening. Use light pressure or you risk severe
injury or death.
Continue until you feel a burr along the
entire length of the edge (on the opposite
side you are sharpening). Keep an estimate
stroke count so you can evenly sharpen
the other bevel.
Once you have created a burr, stow the
Abrasive Handle then carefully rotate
the V-Block Clamp™ 180° to sharpen the
opposite side.
SHARPENING YOUR KNIFE
WARNING: Sharpening can be a dangerous task. Be aware of and in full
control of your knife at all times or severe injury or death may occur.
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Check for a burr by brushing fingers
across/away from the blade edge.
BURR
STOP
HONING
Install the Fine Ceramic Plate onto the Abrasive Handle.
Using the same technique in step 1 above, hone blade for 8-10 strokes. Rotate the V-Block Clamp™ again to
hone the other side of the blade and repeat 8-10 strokes.
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STROPPING
Install the Leather Strop onto the Handle.
Using long strokes and light pressure, start at the heel of the blade
and swipe away from the cutting edge 8-10 strokes. Move the leather
from top to bottom, always moving away from the cutting edge to avoid
cutting the leather.
Rotate the V-Block Clamp™ to strop the
other side of the blade using the same
number of strokes.
Safely remove the V-Block Clamp™ from
the Sharpening Chassis, then loosen the
Knife Clamp Knob to remove the knife from
the V-Block Clamp™.
Check your edge for sharpness by ensuring
the burr has been completely honed away.
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an even bevel.
TIP: Rubber O-Rings can be moved to adjust the amount of Abrasive Handle
slide you desire when sharpening different knife types (EDC’s versus
Kitchen knives).
TIP: See page 7 for abrasive recommendations.
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SERRATION SHARPENING | 11
SERRATION SHARPENING
Hold the knife in your hand, with the serrations face up.
Remove the Abrasive Handle and Sharpening Rod from the Sharpening Chassis.
Place the round Ceramic Rod into one of the serrations so it matches the angle.
Using light pressure, swipe the ceramic rod back-and-forth inside the serration for 8-10 strokes. Repeat for
each serration.
Turn the knife over and lightly hone the back of the serrations with the ceramic rod to remove any burr that may
have been created.
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Table Chassis
Mounting Slot
Blade Support Bar Adjustment Knob
Fine Tune Support Magnet
Fine Tune Adjustment Knob
Blade Support Bar
Blade Position Reference Marks
GET TO KNOW YOUR SMALL KNIFE
SHARPENING TABLE
SMALL KNIFE SHARPENING:
PEN KNIVES AND SMALL MULTI-
BLADE FOLDERS
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Remove the V-Block Clamp™ .
Position the Mounting Slot of the Small Knife Sharpening Table over
the Mounting Rail on the Sharpening Base.
Slide the Table onto the Sharpening Chassis until it stops and is
securely in position.
INSTALLING YOUR SMALL KNIFE
SHARPENING TABLE
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Place the blade with the cutting edge forward on the front edge of the table so the cutting edge is slightly past the edge
of the Table .
The plunge line of the knife should be touching the side of the table.
Magnets will help secure the knife to the table.
Adjust the Blade Support Bar so it is touching the spine of the blade .
Adjust the Fine Tune Support so it is also touching the spine of the knife and pushes the tip of the knife slightly over the
edge of the table .
TIP: For better stability keep as much of the blade on the table as possible while positioning the entire cutting edge
slightly past the edge of the Table.
SHARPENING
Use a similar process as sharpening with the V-Block Clamp™ for selecting your abrasive, setting your sharpening angle,
sharpening, honing, & stropping. Use the Table Edge Angle scale for gross adjustment.
HOLD THE KNIFE HANDLE WHEN SHARPENING TO ENSURE OPTIMAL SAFETY AND EDGE CONSISTENCY.
Once a burr has developed on the first side, position the knife on the other side of the Table in the same position as you
did on the first side.
TIP: Coarse abrasives are usually not needed on small knives. Start with the 400 grit or 600 grit diamond.
POSITIONING A SMALL KNIFE
NOTE: You will need to hold the handle of the knife during the angle selection and sharpening process to help
stabilize the knife.
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14 | TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
Use light pressure when sharpening (weight of the Abrasive Handle). Let the abrasive do the work and take your time. You’ll get a
better edge and you will have more fun doing it!
First Time Sharpening: Start with the coarse abrasive to ensure you establish a consistent edge angle along the entire length of the
blade and remove any edge damage or irregularities from previous sharpenings.
Re-Sharpening: Use only the Ceramic Hone for frequent touch ups, the Fine Diamond may be required to restore the edge after
extended use.
Creating a Micro-Bevel by increasing the sharpening angle by 2-3° can make re-honing your knife even faster.
Edge Renement Choices: For a durable “toothy” edge, use the Coarse Diamond abrasive and lightly nish with the Fine Diamond.
For a highly rened cutting edge, start with a Coarse Diamond, use light pressure as you nish each step before progressing to a
ner grit, and nish with the Leather Strop.
Stay clean when sharpening. Use a small brush or shop rag to keep the knife and sharpener clean when progressing to ner grits.
Abrasive Handle & Sharpening Rod can be stowed 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 when sharpening! Small amounts of water can be applied to the abrasive when sharpening
if desired, but not required.
Do not drag the Abrasives 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.
Abrasive can be replaced individually, visit WorkSharpTools.com to learn more.
LIGHT PRESSURE
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.
WORK SHARP
PO BOX 730
210 E. Hersey St.
Ashland, OR 97520 USA
3 YEAR WARRANTY
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TIPS AND TECHNIQUES
*Excludes Abrasives

SHARPENING NOTES | 15
Knife / Tool Notes
SHARPENING NOTES

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