Cheefarcuut 1000 vs HK Knife Works vs King on Aogami #2 - from EdgeWorks Knife Studio

EdgeWorks Knife Studio is a sharpening-focused YouTube channel that does exactly the kind of testing forum knife nerds care about: freehand work on real kitchen knives, microscope shots of the bevel, and honest commentary on how stones actually feel in use.

In this video, EdgeWorks Knife Studio runs a very controlled comparison between three 1000-grit diamond stones: the Cheefarcuut 1000, HK Knife Works 1000, and King 1000 diamond. All three are pushed on Aogami #2 at around 63 HRC, starting from the same 400-grit bevel, to see how they differ in feel, speed, burr behavior, and final 1k-level finish.

Video review

Stones and test setup

• Steel & hardness: Three knives in Aogami #2 at about 63 HRC, with similar geometry, to keep the comparison as fair as possible.
• Base bevel: All knives are first set on a Cheefarcuut 400-grit diamond stone to establish a consistent starting point.
• Finishing stones:
  • Cheefarcuut 1000 – vitrified diamond.
  • King 1000 diamond – resin-bonded diamond.
  • HK Knife Works 1000 – vitrified diamond.
• Goal: Compare feel, cutting speed, burr formation/removal, and the final 1k-level scratch pattern under the microscope.

Feel and feedback

• Cheefarcuut 1000: Very smooth and “velvety” on the blade, with feedback reminiscent of a Chosera 1000 and a touch of that chalky King/Serax 1k vibe. It feels refined and controlled, not harsh.
• King 1000 diamond: Feels buttery smooth in hand, but through the microphone it actually sounds a bit “scratchier” than the Cheefarcuut. Despite the sound, the contact is even and consistent.
• HK Knife Works 1000: The outlier in terms of feel—noticeably rougher and more aggressive, both in tactile feedback and sound. It feels like it wants to move steel quickly.

Cutting speed and burr behavior

• Burr formation: All three stones raise a burr quickly from the 400-grit bevel, which is impressive for 1k-level stones.
• HK Knife Works 1000: The fastest cutter of the three. It throws a very strong, “significant” burr and clearly removes steel at the highest rate.
• Cheefarcuut 1000: Still nicely aggressive; strong enough that it could reasonably re-sharpen a dull edge on its own, just slower than a 400. It seems to sit in a sweet spot where you can deburr on the stone without constantly raising a fresh burr at the same time.
• King 1000 diamond: Respectable cutting speed and reliable burr formation, but it doesn’t stand out as dramatically fast or slow compared to the other two.

Edge quality and microscope results

• Scratch pattern similarity: Under the scope, the 1000-grit scratch patterns from all three stones are extremely close. They all deliver what most sharpeners would recognize as a “true” 1k finish.
• Minor differences: At some angles, the King 1000 diamond can look slightly more uniform, though this may be influenced by magnification, lighting, or viewing angle.
• Viewer impressions: Comments are split—some prefer the HK’s look, others like the Cheefarcuut’s scratch pattern. Several people point out that the real advantage of these diamond/CBN stones is speed and reduced time on the stone, which helps maintain a consistent angle and reduces fatigue.

Practical takeaways

• Refinement: In terms of actual 1k-level finish, the Cheefarcuut 1000 performs like a “true” 1000-grit stone. The final edge refinement is very similar across Cheefarcuut, King, and HK Knife Works.
• What really differs: The main distinctions are:
  • Feel & sound: Velvety (Cheefarcuut), buttery but slightly scratchy-sounding (King), and clearly more aggressive (HK).
  • Cutting aggressiveness: HK is the fastest; Cheefarcuut sits in a balanced middle; King is smooth and controlled.
  • Price & longevity: The decision for most sharpeners will revolve around budget, expected stone life, and preference for feedback rather than any dramatic difference in final 1k edge.
• Bottom line: If you already like the way a stone feels and it fits your budget, you’re not giving up much—if anything—in 1k-level refinement by choosing one of these over the others.

Watch the full review

For the full sharpening session, microscope footage, and side-by-side comparison, watch the complete video here:
Full YouTube review – Cheefarcuut 1000 vs HK Knife Works 1000 vs King 1000 on Aogami #2