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I thought I heard that there are diamond sleeves for the sharpmaker.If so where can I get them and how much?I'm looking for something that will remove metal faster than the grey stones and something a little courser for a more aggresive edge. Thanks.
scott w
 
On the same topic: is one allowed to use honing oil with the diamond sleeves (or any diamond hone for that matter)? Will it damage the hone/sleeves if you do?

Anyway, your dealer should be able to order you some sleeves, if he does not have some in stock...
 
Heyns,
thanks, I,m gonna call my dealer today. I have non- spyderco diamond sharpener and they recommemded useing it without oil or water. I read somewhere that I could use oil , so I tried it , I did'nt like it because it was messy. I think water is best,allthough it works good dry too.
scott w
 
Scott - We discontinued the diamond sleeves some time ago. If your dealer has any, they're probably older. We had a problem with the longevity of the diamonds. Not up to our standards. Water did help, not so much with the cutting ability, but with the longevity. However, of of the nice features of the Sharpmaker is that it is used dry and therefore not "messy" to use. We are working on a replacement with a longer diamond life..
sal
 
Speaking of the Sharpmaker. I have been hearing and reading so much about it, I finally went out and got one since I couldn't wait for the new one any longer.

Boy, was I surprised how quick you can get a razor edge with this thing. I took this Strut and Cut I had which by far is the dullest knife I own. I have tried sharpening it with a Lansky, Gatco, Tri-Seps, and by hand....nothing....dull city.

It shaves now! Also, the instruction booklet is incredibly easy to follow. My Lansy and Gatco will be gathering dust now.

What a great sharpening tool!

Sorry about the sales pitch but it really does work very well even for the sharpening impaired like myself.
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~Greg~

 
Bob,
Thanks for the warm welcome.
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Now I'm getting dirty looks from my wife since I'm spending half the day sharpening. But seriously, when this thing works this well, it will make folks use thier knives more without having to worry about dulling the them since a razor edge is only minutes away.

So far today I have sharpen:
Strut and Cut Rascal
Cold Steel extra large Voyager Tanto
Spyderco Native
Cold Steel Master Hunter
Spyderco Viele
Remington Whittler

And the day isn't done yet. Where are those Ginsu knives?

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~Greg~

 
The sharpmaker is the best I have so far, after trying stones, diamond hones, etc. I give the knifes I use several swipes on the white ceramics at least once a week to keep them razor sharp.

I just purchase the medium grit ceramics to try reshaping some edges. These definitely make the work faster for that as well as sharpening dull kitchen knives.

sing
 
Since the diamond sleeves are no longer made,are courser stones available for this system? I have mod. 203 MF with medium and fine stones. I pretty much use only the med. for a good utility edge. My Lansky has been collecting dust for 13yrs. Never was happy with that thing.My favorite was a Norton fine India until I found the sharpmaker.My Calypso (experiment) has the lined thong hole too.
scott w
 
On my knives where I want a scary sharp edge, I use the fine ceramic to get really sharp and then use a steel to get it scary sharp. Works for me!

Sing,

Keep us posted on how well the reshaping work goes.
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Bob,

Do you really want to embarass me...?
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When I first started shapening, I pretty much screwed up a Sentinel and and a Gerber Covert.
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Now with trying to reprofile andedge, I kinda damaged the cosmetics of my Guardian by scratching all over the finish on the bottom grind to lessen the bevel angle. At least, I've learned to practice on inexpensive knives...

sing
 
Sing,
I find that Gerbers are some of the hardest knives for me to sharpen. I've been sharpening my own knives since I was about seven (it's only taken me 23 years to get sorta good) and have tried to sharpen just about every major brand of knife and a few handmades. The double edged Gerbers are very hard to do right. I just about ruined a Mark I when I was 13 or so. I had saved my money from mowing lawns etc and bought that knife (not a practical knife for a 13 year old, but I thought it was "bad", try telling a teenager anything) and scratched the crap out of the nice satin finish when I tried to sharpen it. C'est la vie.
 
Oh yeah, I forgot what I was even replying to. I use my Sharpmaker at least once a week. I like to leave it set up with the white stones and pass my favorite carry blades across it when they start feeling the least little dull. I then give it a few passes on a strop stick that I made. Thats why I usually have some major bald spots on my left forearm. The general public probably think I have the mange or something. I don't use the grey (brown or whatever) sticks much since I try to keep the edge pretty good to begin with.
 
Paul -- I try to do the same thing. Saves time in the long run and just makes life that much easier

Greg -- 'bout time you got a Sharpmaker.
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Clay Fleischer
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Knives are for usin' -- Pictures are for looking at...


 
Sing,

Since I got the Sharpmaker, the most important point in avoiding sctatches on the blade during reprofiling an edge, or just sharpening, has become patience. I bought a 710 with the satin finish, before the Sharp, and put some pretty severe scratches on it with the stones, etc, that I had, because I was too impatient to wait for the Sharpmaker to come in. But, a little polishing with rouge, and it has cleaned up a lot. JUST GLAD IT WASN"T THE BT COATED BLADE! Which is what I got next.

With the BT coated, it took a LOOONG time with the Sharpmaker brown sticks, but I reprofiled the edge and only put two VERY light scratches on the finish. Hardly noticeable. But the edge looks better than from the factory (I think), and it is definitely sharper than from the factory.

Patience
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[This message has been edited by Outlaw_Dogboy (edited 06 April 1999).]
 
Patience? Nah. First thing(s) I do when I get a new knife is (in no particular order):

--sharpen it
--scratch the blade to make it mine and give me the freedom to use it
--cut myself

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David Rock
 
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