Imperfect stones on Sharpmaker.

[Mako109]

I probably should have asked a long time ago. The stones on mine, particularly the Fine (white) feel imperfect.

1. The sides on mine have "pimples". I mean if i run my finger down one side I can feel a pimple; and it's like this on two sides per stick, giving me only one side on each stick to use.

2. The corners on some parts are slightly jagged. So slight I can't see it until I run my fingers over that portion, but it's certainly there.

Are these conditions normal? Should the sticks/rods feel perfectly smooth?

 

[marchone]

All of the tri-rods I have are smooth, without noticeable imperfections.

 

[Mako109]

All of the tri-rods I have are smooth, without noticeable imperfections.

Thank you marchone, I was afraid of that. Looks like I'll have to buy a new set.

 

[flintrocker]

One of my white ones had a tiny bump that I could feel when I was sharpening. I rubbed it against one of the brown rods and it smoothed out.

 

[Mako109]

One of my white ones had a tiny bump that I could feel when I was sharpening. I rubbed it against one of the brown rods and it smoothed out.

Thanks flintrocker! I'll give that a try too.

 

[sharp_edge]

For me it is the stones do not fit tightly into the triangle holes. All four stones kind of rattle after sticking into the base when being shaken.

 

[Mako109]

For me it is the stones do not fit tightly into the triangle holes. All four stones kind of rattle after sticking into the base when being shaken.

Mines that way too but doesn't seem to impact performance.