Hint for use of Spyderco Sharpmaker.

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Perhaps most of you already do this, perhaps not. Either way, I didn't untill recently.

After setting up the gear, grab on your handle rather firmly, thumb resting on beginning of blade-spine. All this in order to ensure that you move the blade always as steady as possible downwards.

Now here is my hint: whatever you do, do not let go of your first grip on the knife. Changing stones, turning them, having a drink.... anything... do it with your free hand whilst holding the knife in your other hand (pay attention: dangerous!). Your hand should act as a clamp... however, no big force is necessary.

Oh, and the further you get on the sharpening-process, the lighter your strokes should be.
 
Hm... I've changed hands a couple of times.
It's not that bad. As long as you can put it back at the same grip I think you're fine.
 
I will try that. Thanks.

The knife i have the most trouble with is a Spyderco of course. I cant sharpen my endura very well.

Back to the ceramic i go.

Mike
 
Actually, I've found that an underhand grip works better for me. It's easier for me to tell if the blade is straight up and down when I have the three lines of the scale/liner, blade, scale/liner (==----) to observe, than when there's only the one line of the blade spine. Also, it prevents me from applying too much force.
 
Originally posted by magilla
...The knife i have the most trouble with is a Spyderco of course...
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Strange. The only knives I CAN bring back to a factory edge (or better) with a Sharpmaker are my Spydercos. The rest, hit or miss depending on the phase of the moon.
 
Originally posted by cockroachfarm
Strange. The only knives I CAN bring back to a factory edge (or better) with a Sharpmaker are my Spydercos. The rest, hit or miss depending on the phase of the moon.
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Not sure how it can be considered "factory edge" when Sal says on the video that their knives aren't ground to the exact same angles the sharpmaker is at.
 
Originally posted by Medic1210
Not sure how it can be considered "factory edge" when Sal says on the video that their knives aren't ground to the exact same angles the sharpmaker is at.
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OK, whatever. What I meant to say was that the ONLY knife I can get back to shaving-sharp CONSISTENTLY is a Spyderco. Coincidence or conspiracy? You decide.
 
also make sure you clean off accumulated steel from the rods somewhat frequently. makes a world of difference.
 
I can get all my knives hair popping sharp on the Sharpmaker with the exception of a Spyderco Standard. I think it's the ATS-55. Pity, because it is one of my favorite designs. I wish that sucker was VG-10 or ATS-34.
 
I was able to get an old Schrade Stockman sharper than a surgical instrument on my Sharpmaker. Works great on Spydies too. I agree with the above, keep them stones clean. Cheers.
 
Originally posted by cockroachfarm
Coincidence or conspiracy? You decide.
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Could it be user error? I can get all my knives as sharp as I want them on my 204. Some take more work than others though.

Mike
 
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