Got a sharpmaker today

[vanslem6]

Thanks, guys.

 

[TravisH]

... http://youtu.be/ZsLaTtrSEj0 ...

Interesting ... the same guy gets the same 'hair whittling' results using a Sharpmaker in his other vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MHe_8wTHmg

But I would agree that everyone should at least try to learn how to free-hand. It's always satisfying to learn new skills.

 

[GatorFlash1]

I have used the Sharpmaker for over 25 years. It is easy if you follow the instructions. Here is a great 4-part Youtube video series about this great knife tool. Just remember the primary back bevel is at 30 degrees and the micro edge bevel is 40 degrees. You can easily change the angles by putting a shim under the end but that takes some shade tree engineering so I would suggest going with the instructions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB0r6GvESGg

Did you know this was the first knife related item Spyderco made?

 

[cistercian]

I have used the Sharpmaker for over 25 years. It is easy if you follow the instructions. Here is a great 4-part Youtube video series about this great knife tool. Just remember the primary back bevel is at 30 degrees and the micro edge bevel is 40 degrees. You can easily change the angles by putting a shim under the end but that takes some shade tree engineering so I would suggest going with the instructions.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB0r6GvESGg

Did you know this was the first knife related item Spyderco made?

Yes I know it was their first product...and it is as epic as the rest of the line IMHO.

I wish I ordered it sooner!