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Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition vs Work Sharp MK2: what real owners say

Real owners lean toward the Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition: 78% of 111 owners recommend it, vs 69% of 13 for the Work Sharp MK2.

Verdicts aggregated from Reddit, enthusiast forums, and YouTube owner comments — affiliate reviews excluded. Sample sizes differ; judge accordingly. How we score

Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition

78%of 111 owners recommend
78% recommend · 11% neutral · 11% don't
Owners praise
  • Gets knives razor/shaving sharp
  • Sharpens very fast, often in just a few minutes
  • Easy and nearly idiot-proof for beginners
Owners complain about
  • Removes too much steel and can eat blades if you're not careful
  • Guide attachment tends to round off blade tips
  • Can overheat and burn edges if run too fast
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Work Sharp MK2

69%of 13 owners recommend
69% recommend · 23% neutral · 8% don't
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What Work Sharp Ken Onion Edition owners say

“I have the Ken Onion version. At $140, it's great and a better value than the Mk.2.”
— @jonfeuerborn5859 on YouTube
“If you get one of these don’t tell anyone. I made that mistake and now sharpen all the knives for all my coworkers and family.”
— @shakeandbaked1 on YouTube
“Of coarse nothing is compatible with the old one.”
— @dlrmon1 on YouTube

What Work Sharp MK2 owners say

“Worked great, time saver and simple to use. Would highly recommend.”
— @masterxiong7368 on YouTube
“I'm really pleased with this! It works like a charm”
— @brucefleming3309 on YouTube
“It's easy to say don't turn on the machine when you aren't left handed and have to use the entire machine backwards.”
— @CJTheReal on YouTube