Great job fixing that huge plastic shroud , so much better than the way it comes .

A couple questions come to mind from the video: - Any idea what the difference is between the blue and white compounds offered on currycustomcutlery? - Did you say the yellow abrasive cleaning sticks are not helpful with the work sharp system compared to a larger belt sharpening system? A video on how you reduce the bolster with the work sharp (workflow/belt preferences to try to match previous finish?) would be neat. Coming from the wicked edge system I didn’t offer that service in the past, so have a few practice knives I’m getting ready to jump into learning the process. FYI I checked with a digital angle gauge, and the front vs back reference surface were within 0.1 degrees of each other for me which was quite impressive. The rear one seems like less movement to reset reference on the knife (not sure how much you use the front reference edge either though so may not be relevant). Listened to the podcast episodes you did as well, those were neat to hear because i've been on a similar journey, glad to see others are doing the same and making it work!

That bolster looks like it would be a problem. Doesn't look like the heel of the blade will contact the cutting board.

Thanks for the shoutout! Good stuff, thanks for the update!!

What is the air cleaner?

@SimplySharp, any chance you want to post a response here or an update video since its been 2 months... Any problems with the mod you have run into? Things you would have done differently if given the opportunity? Appreciate the content, I am a new Work Sharp user (have used the WickedEdge and other systems for a long time)... Only a few knives into using the Mk2, but i'm amazed at what a stupidly sharp edge the Mk2 gives me even compared to the WE130... not to mention its a tiny fraction of the work needed to get that edge.

Totally agree with your observations! I prefer the Mk1 for ease of belt change. All in all, however, it is a great product.

Guys are in such a big hurry you had to get a power sharpener and cry about a half a second longer lmao.

Could you provide more info on your downdraft table?

Dremel sand those sharp sections

Do you have a link to the battery generator?

I’m running 1x30 belt sander. I think this might be too small for the 1x30, do you have any suggestions?

Is that an air filter/dust collector? If so how do you like it? I’m looking for a metal shaving container

It's nice to watch how manufacturers try to improve one thing while fucking up another. So they make the angle adjustment faster and easier (what for really? Isn't necessary) while at the same time making it more difficult to access the belt through the shitty plastic cover... You need to change belts more often than the angle... You set the angle for one knife but you change the belts for different grits for one knife... They also made sure you can't use the Mk2 motor with the Mk1 attachment tool... That's so nice of them. That will be one reason I'm sending mine back.

Work sharp recently indicated that they had to add the plastic cover guard for legal reasons and safety reasons. There was no other way around it.

Thank you! I’ve got 81 kWh onboard…..should be fine😎

Is this more effective than a box fan with a 4" filter taped to it?

Do the black plastic pieces in the front or back on top of the horizontal parts come off?

Yeah, they ruined a perfectly good product by making it so fiddly to change belts. 99% of what I do with these units is honing with leather belts, so this is a non-starter.

Demo’d with a Tormek looming in the shadows. Hmmm.

What is that bench mat?

Where do you get that bench mat?

I believe the metal clip is there to remove belt slack when you are trying to flat grind useing that surface of the sharpener (like if you want a 90 degree spine)

I like the speed control on the first one better because you can make move slower and when I'm using the leather, I like it going as slow as possible, the new one decides for you how slowly you can run it and it's twice as fast as the first one. Digital looks cool but in practice, like with music, digital is not as good as analog. It's not a real problem until you are trying to get the blade as sharp as possible at the end of sharpening.

I agree with your evaluation of the new add on sharpener piece to much plastic.I due love the new Ken Oinion sharpener the digital motor control I love to try that feature.I would love to test the new Ken Oinion sharpener.what a amazing update.

The reason I bought the original Worksharp KO system was speed. I was getting good results with manual sharpening, but it was too slow. Mk 2 has some advantages over my system, but it makes belt changes slower. That's a non-starter for me.

what is that red box with filter

Curious why is the subject matter of the video so far away? We're getting a pan view of the kitchen and can hardly tell what knives you're talking about. Js Maybe close up b roll or some breaking extra close-up footage possibly.

My belt is torn, is there a way to reconnect it?😅

I have the first. These are minor improvements. What the new version needed is a platen on the top side with a consumable low friction surface to facilitate a much flatter grind.

Keep on the lookout for 3d printer version of the plastic bits... Thanks for the video. (I subscribed to your channel) 😎👍

Sweet. Thank you for sharing this. Too bad you have to fix a new updated $300 machine to be as as easy to use as the old model it is replacing. Lol

Thank you so much you answered every question I had on this. I have the OG and get amazing results. I am considering an upgrade just because of the top frame work hoping it has more clearance on the left side for thick handle knives that the edge is very close to the handle. I look forward to an update after you use it a fair bit.

I tested leather belt on my MK2 grinder, as long as clip as been removed. It works good. My leather belts don’t touch back rest. Because of my experience original elite grinder, I always pulse to ensure belt is properly centered. I do same with MK2 now.

The new tracker is easier to adjust belt.

Tensioner on original also has issue of coming loose so I have to move red pin to tighten again. Lifting the mk2 on side slightly will make it easier and faster to put belt on. On the orginal grinding back plate I have two Leather strops affixed to back so I can grind chips out on blade edge faster and to reshape broken tips. The one on back of mk2 is so you don’t have to put leather strops there as it have flexible piece. It does make it tight to get leather belt in. I tested it last night.

Hi. Sorry if it's been asked before - what is your dust extractor device? Thanks 👍

Work Sharp sent me a leather/ cloth belt with compound as part of the package. However, they also sell two ( I think ) different leather/ cloth belts.

Your deal breaker is ridiculous! LOL. There are maybe two people in the world that the 1.5 seconds of extra belt changing time matters! Lol

The difference seemed to be 4 seconds…

Why not leave it off

Could you leave the side cover off and place an electronic angle finder across the upper rollers to adjust your angle?

I like the Global knives too. Thanks for another great video Nate!

Love the modification Nate. Always impressed with your content, ideas, and thoughts. Would love to hear feedback after using the MKII some post modifications.

Do you by chance have a video on the Air Filter and plexiglass case you use? I have been using the Worksharp Ken Onion, with the Blade Grinding attachment for years in my sharpening business. Great product and your videos are great. Keep it up.

It seems like you can run it without the cover without issue.

Worksharp did put alot of thought into the Mk 2...but not enough!..the observations and solutions you have shown should have been picked up and resolved before its release to the user!...great video again!

I hope the leather belt fits!..On the MK 1,i use two leather belts with a different compound on each!...great video...and this just made me subscribe..from Nova Scotia,Canada!

Good job! Seeing the way the guard mounts, you could really get it down to almost nothing, but now at least you've gotten rid of most of the fluff that was interfering. I do see a couple of routes to go with on the thumb lever, but you've probably had enough trauma from this tool surgery for a bit-lol! I'm sure someone will do a 3D print of a super slimed down piece that has the degree markings and uses just one screw, leaving it really open on the side. Now you have a Ken Onion Elite Pro MK2 Work Sharp. I'm super grateful that you showed this mod, because it really gave me a good look at what's in there and how everything works in relation. It's a clever but flawed design and most of that has to do with covering things up so it has a slick look to it. Probably a younger designer that's worked in the auto industry and not familiar with the KISS method of design. Keep It Simple Stupid. As soon as I see one on sale or maybe an open box model, I'll be picking one up. Thanks again!

Thank you! Proud owner of modded #462. As I expected, my harbor freight foot pedal won’t work with the new mk2, but at least it’s a bit easier to lock on continuous vs mk1. I wish it wasn’t powered on, if plugged in, but for my application it will be plugged into a 2kw power bank, that is powered off between stops.