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AG Russell vs. Spyderco Sharpeners
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sceva
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I use the AG Russell and like it very much. As for the Spyderco, I have not used one but only hear good things about them. A lot depends on the angle you like. The AG Russell uses a 30° included angle which is shallower than many knives have which requires more work the first time and thins the edge a little more. The Spyderco uses a 40° or a 30° depending on which holes you use. This would make the Spyderco a little more versatile in my opinion. It would also depend on if you like the round or triangular rods. I believe that either works fine and it would be a matter of personal preferance.
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The field sharpener includes diamond rods for a very modest price. It facilitate working edges down to 15 degrees per side. It is also convenient to pack around.
The sharpmaker triangular rods allow you to sharpen a lot of the narrower modern serrations. I particularly like the edge finish that I get with the spyderco rods. The material is good and the flat sides of the triangular rods gives lower honing pressure than round rods. I can't say that this should be better, but I have achieved a better edge using my sharpmaker than I have with ceramic round rod sharpeners.
They are both good. If my knives were all reasonably short and I had only one sharpener I might find the AG Russell with its diamond rods a better deal. Since I own other diamond sharpeners I haven't bothered to get and AG Russell.
The sharpmaker triangular rods allow you to sharpen a lot of the narrower modern serrations. I particularly like the edge finish that I get with the spyderco rods. The material is good and the flat sides of the triangular rods gives lower honing pressure than round rods. I can't say that this should be better, but I have achieved a better edge using my sharpmaker than I have with ceramic round rod sharpeners.
They are both good. If my knives were all reasonably short and I had only one sharpener I might find the AG Russell with its diamond rods a better deal. Since I own other diamond sharpeners I haven't bothered to get and AG Russell.
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In all honesty, I don't own the AGR Field Sharpener. But Ive had such good experience with the Sharpmaker[SM], its hard to imagine anything beating them out.
From what I know-
The Sharpmaker [SM]:
The Tri-angles of the SM allow sharpening of serrated edges.
The SM has a better reputation.
The SM has a simple system that makes sense to me.
The SM has MANY/multiple uses/configurations- will do anything.
The AGR:
Great brand name- no question of quality
Round cermic rods have often disappointed me.
Rods seem shorter than those on the SM so its harder to sharpen longer knives.
Only does knives.
Seriously, I love my SM!!!
From what I know-
The Sharpmaker [SM]:
The Tri-angles of the SM allow sharpening of serrated edges.
The SM has a better reputation.
The SM has a simple system that makes sense to me.
The SM has MANY/multiple uses/configurations- will do anything.
The AGR:
Great brand name- no question of quality
Round cermic rods have often disappointed me.
Rods seem shorter than those on the SM so its harder to sharpen longer knives.
Only does knives.
Seriously, I love my SM!!!