Opinion on the sharpmaker

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Im considering buying a sharpmaker and was looking for some general experiences and opinions with the product. Thanks!
 
yep, for maintaining there are no better sharpeners out there.

if you need to reprofile or sharpen a dull knife, you will need the diamond rods or an awful lot of elbow grease.
 
It's nearly perfect, and extremely user friendly. I suggest the diamond and UF rods with it, too. With the diamonds and the UF rods, I'm able to reprofile and get very polished edges.
 
It's really good. All u need is some practice, and u will find that sharpening with the sharpmaker is simple. The white ceramic stones puts an excellent edge on knives too. The sharpmaker is also easy to set up, and is extremely safe. I'll recommend it.
 
Great tool. I have it for more than five years and absolutely love it. I bought it along with U/F rods and later add coarse stones. I never bought diamond Rods, instead I purchased thin 1/8" and 1" wide silicon carbide stones in 120, 240, and 400 grit for repair and reprofilining. Saved some money. It cost me $20 for pair of each from congress tool. US made. I just use medium size binder clips to hold them against rods.
Get sharpmaker and you will never regret. Still will be helpful to read basics of sharpening. Will help you to understand what are you doing.
 
For maintaining an edge it's the best sharpener on the market.
 
HI thermalwedgie -

I have only had mine for a couple of months, but I agree with the above opinions; easy to set up and use, provides a nice, sharp edge on a blade, not for aggressive re-profiling, but great for maintaining a shaving-sharp edge.

best regards -

mqqn
 
I'm one of about 3 people on BF who find a Sharpmaker impossible to use. But the vast majority seem to dig it.
 
powernoodle said:
I'm one of about 3 people on BF who find a Sharpmaker impossible to use. But the vast majority seem to dig it.
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I just use mine for quick touchups, it works well for that and my SAK's

That or my Ceramic rod that came with the EP.
 
I'm one of the other three that can't seem to get a knife sharp on these- I do use the rods freehand though!
 
If you can move your straight blade (most kitchen knives and pocket knives) in a straight downward position, then you'll be able to use the sharpmaker. Get the diamond rods and ultra fine rods for a complete set. You can still use the gray and white rods that comes with it for a good utility edge. This also makes a great gift. IF you have convex blades, normally found on fixed blade knives (hunting and camping knives and choppers), then sandpaper and a leather strop works best.
 
Count me among the few who could never get a really sharp edge with the Sharpmaker, and I did buy the diamond and UF rods. I now use a DMT kit and have had excellent results with that.
 
The best recommendation for the Sharpmaker comes from Lynn Thompson and Cold Steel. For many years it was the only sharpener they sold and that was before it had two angles and the diamond triangles.
 
I just received my sharpmaker today, and I can't wait to try it out to sharpen up some of my old favorites.
 
Excellent system for sharpening and touchups. Not so good for reprofiling and serious stock removal without investing in some coarser stones.
 
I was able to shave hairs within 15 minutes of opening the box (no joke). Its a great system although as other said, not good for re-profiling or working on really dull blades. I don't have the diamond or UF stones but from what I've heard it's worth the investment.
 
I think it is a great investment.

Its very versatile, 30 and 40 degree V angle settings, stones can lay flat on the base to be used as a benchstone, a different angle slot for scissors and tools, or you can use the stones freely. It also comes with a good instructional DVD.
 
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