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Selection Guide

to Work Sharp's Cutting-Edge Technology

Which Work Sharp model is for you? Compare the features below to see which best suits your needs.


Sharpening Port bevel angle	Fixed 25º angle with Tool Hold Down Lever	Adjustable 20º, 25º, 30º, 35º bevel angles (enables micro bevel)
Sharpening Port max. width	1 5/8 inches	2 inches
Sharpening Port lapping abrasive	Built-in fine diamond	Replaceable P400 abrasive
Adjustable Sharpening Port Fence	Industrial grade plastic	Metal with micro adjustment
Wheel speed	1750 RPM max	580 RPM max
Cooling system	Active air cooling system with routed air flow and heat sink	Active air cooling system with routed air flow and heat sink
Motor	1/5 hp induction motor	1/5 hp induction motor
On/off switch	Industrial on/off switch with safety lock out	Industrial on/off switch with safety lock out
Sharpening/grinding wheel	150mm, 2-sided Edge-Vision™ wheel of engineered PC/ABS plastic	150mm 2-sided tempered glass wheel PLUS 150mm Edge-Vision™ wheel of engineered PC/ABS plastic
Edge-Vision™ Port	Accommodates tools up to 1 ½ inches wide	Accommodates tools up to 3 inches wide
Top Tool Rest	Included	Included
Abrasive Kit included	Solid and Slotted 150mm adhesive-backed abrasives in both coarse and fine grits	Solid 150mm adhesive-backed abrasives (P120, P400, P1000, 3600) PLUS Slotted 150mm adhesive-backed abrasives (P80, P400, P1200)
Housing	Industrial strength plastic with bench mounting tabs	Metal housing with cast metal top, and bench mounting tabs
Abrasive cleaner	Not included	Crepe stick included
Knife sharpening accessory available	No Longer Available	No Longer Available
Wide blade attachment available	No	No Longer Available
Replacement accessories available	Yes, view WS2000 accessories	Yes, view WS3000 accessories
View product page	-	View WS3000 page
Buy item	No Longer Available	Buy WS3000