Work sharp Wskts-ko User Manual

KNIFE & TOOL SHARPENER

WSKTS-KO USER GUIDE

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Getting To Know

1

Handle

Your Tool

Sharpening Cassette

Power Platform

Cassette

Lock Lever

Edge Guide

Belt Tensioner

Sharpening Guide Slots

Belt Change Lever

Not Pictured:

Angle Adjustment Knob

Power Switch Lock Out

Power Switch

with variable speed dial

Belt Tracking Lever

Bench Mount Fastener (1/4” x 20)

Knife Sharpening Guide Adjustment

15° - 30° in 1° increments. The dial
indicates the angle per side. Align
desired angle with the indicator line on
top of guide.

Speed Control Adjustment

Low speed (+/-) is 1200 SFM
Mid speed (+/-) is 2000 SFM
High speed (+/-) is 2800 SFM
SFM = Surface Feet per Minute

Belt Information

Belt Name

Grit

Size

What it Sharpens

Uses

Extra Coarse

P120

Norton SG

Tool Sharpening

Knife Repair

Coarse

X65

Norax 65µ

Knife

Shape

Medium

X22

Norax 22µ

Knife

Sharpen

Fine

X4

Norax 4µ

Knife & Scissor

Hone

Extra Fine

6000

SiC 2µ

Gut Hooks

Serrations

• Engineered abrasives are long lasting and will meet your sharpening needs.

• Keep clean for best performance and optimum life.

• 6000 Belt is narrow for improved gut hook sharpening.

• Belt Grits are labeled on backing (μ = micron).

• For reference, belts are equivalent to: X65 (P220) | X22 (P1000) | X4 (P3000)

Abrasive Belt Wear

Belt discoloration is not an indicator of wear. Engineered belts expose new
abrasive as they break down. Used belts may take extra strokes but will
continue to remove material. These belts will keep going longer than you
think. Keep using them as long as they cut.

Setting up

2

Slide guide onto cassette (A)

Snap into place. Pull firmly to release.

Cassette Lock Lever (B)

Push & hold to rotate cassette from
sharpening to grind mode.

Edge Guide: Pull & Rotate (C)

Clockwise to use, Counter­clockwise to parked position.

Bench Mounting (D)

Use 1/4” 20 fastener to secure
tool.

Belt Change Lever (E)

Lift to reduce belt tension during belt changes.

Belt Change:

Lift & hold Belt Change Lever to remove belt. Route belt around all 3
pulleys, then release the lever. Be sure belt is within pulley flanges. Lay
tool onto its side for easier belt changes.

Belt Tracking Lever

Push lever inward, then slide up or down to track belt onto the center of
the top pulley (factory set at center).

Trigger Lock

Pull trigger & push button in to lock “on” position.
Pull trigger to release. Not intended for use when

knife sharpening, use for grinding applications only.

Your Tool

Side View

B

AA

C

E

On Other Side

D

Sharpening

B

Sharpening Guide:

Rotate knob to select angle. Align number with
mark on top. The dial indicates the angle per side.

Removing the Sharpening Cassette:

1. Remove belt from sharpening cassette.

2. Push and hold lock lever and rotate cassette to
position shown.

3. Dismount cassette by pulling outward.

4. Locate this same position to re-install
sharpening cassette or attachments.

Grinding

Remove

Know your

3

Tip

Primary

Bevel

Point

knife

Point

Tip

Edge

Edge

Spine

Belly

Spine

Blade

Ricasso

Heel

Re-Curve

Kitchen Knife

HandleBlade

Bolster

Heel

Finger Guard

Outdoor Knife

Handle

Choil

Finger Guard

Blade Types

Re-Curve Skinner Drop

Tanto

Point

Hawk BillSheepfoot ClipCombo

Spear
Point

Sharpening

4

reference chart

Kitchen Knives

Pull rate: 1”/sec • Use Edge Guide

Speed

L

L

L

H

L

Western

Asian

Paring

Cleaver

Bread

Angle

20°

16°

20°

30°

X

Outdoor Knives

Pull rate: 1”/sec • No Edge Guide

Pocket

Hunting

Fillet

Serrated

Gut Hook

Angle

25°

25°

20°

X

X

Speed

L/M

L/M

L/M

L

M

X65

4-8

0

4-8

4-8

0

X65

6-10

6-10

6-10

0

0

X22

4-8

4-8

4-8

2-8

0

Number of strokes per side.

X22

6-10

6-10

6-10

0

0

Number of strokes per side.

X4

10

10

10

X4

0

0

10

10

10

6000

0

0

0

0

2

6000

0

0

0

0

0

2

2

Best Techniques:

• Resharpen using X4 only.

• Follow the curve of the knife when sharpening for best results.

• Use the Edge Guide on long or flexible blades when possible.

• Masking tape can protect blade from scratching during sharpening.

• Use a practice knife to learn.

Position belt at the very start of

the edge with motor off.

Place blade in guide then simultaneously

power up and pull the blade.