203 vs 204 Sharpmaker?

[K Williams]

I have the Sharpmaker 203. Is the 204 much better? I'm considering buying the newer model. Thanks in advance.

 

[slices]

The 204 has the 30 degree angle for back beveling & the 40 degree angle for finished edges. It helps to have both on the same unit. I think it allows you to sharpen different tools in different positions better than the 203 also.

 

[Dijos]

The 204 is an amazing tool. it allows you to sharpen anything, and bring back edges that have died. I have never seen the 203, though, so I can't tell what the difference is.--Joe

 

[u812]

I sharpen most all mine to 30degrees so the 203 wouldn't be much use to me.