BladeForum...LIE DETECTOR TEST....!!!

[Bruceter]

I have been using a sharpmaker for about 15 years now and have never cut myself using it and have never used the safety rods. I always give the sharpening my full attention and don't try to rush it.

Bruceter

 

[Sundsvall]

Use them every time.

Good insurance against a [homer simpson voice]"doh!!!!" [/homer simpson voice] moment.

 

[stjames]

Every time.

 

[potterma]

Oh... So THAT'S what those silly little brass rods are for...

Thanks for the info... I thought they were swizzle sticks for my hard-core martini !!!

Nope... never once used 'em... never once regretted it.

MPotter

 

[selfinflicted]

Always use them, but I have to admit that I freehand with the rods sometimes for minor touchups and feel guilty about the fact that I'm probably buggering up the edge angle.

 

[VampyreWolf]

when I use the 204, I have the rods on...

usually freehand though.

 

[Larry S.]

Religiously!

Larry S.

 

[dePaul]

never use them. Too lazy

~Paul~

 

[severtecher]

Yes, I use them religiously almost every time

 

[KeithAM]

I WANT to use them. I TRY to use them. I think it's SMART to use them. But every so often I finish sharpening and realize the rods are just sitting there on the counter. I manage to use them about 98% of the time.

 

[newknifeguy]

Always. It is just too easy to pop them in. Josh

 

[shaldag]

definately depends on the length of the knife. Amazingly, I have never had a mishap--having said that, I may be in for a hospital visit this afternoon--maybe I'll use them.

 

[deputy tom]

Yes,each and every time.tom.

 

[J.Davey]

Actually, I usually hold the hones individually and sharpen that way. It's just easier for me (especially now that I have only 3 fingers ).

 

[Sproles]

There has never been a time that I have used the sharpmaker that I have NOT used them.

Inplace EVERY time!

 

[Jason Burns]

I guess I am bad! I have had a sharpmaker since 1986 and only use the rods when doing large knives. I basically don't use them on folders but always use them on fixed blades.

 

[Midget]

i don't think i've ever used the safety rods.

 

[OwenM]

Never. I used to use them occasionally.
If you can't keep the blade between the stones, you can't sharpen with it, anyway

 

[guy g]

Every time.

 

[ArchAngel]

I never use the saftey rods. In my own defense, I clamp the base to my work bench and use both hands to hold the knife that I am sharpening. I find this way I get an even hold on the knife and it makes it much easier when using the Sharpmaker to sharpen the longer knives. This method works great for me!