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zman

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I just wanted to sing the praises of the Spyderco Sharpmaker, I am a on again off again fan of Spyderco untill now. I can't even tell you how happy I am with this product and the dvd that came with it is very informational even though it is kinda infomertional. Sal Glesser comes off as a very sincere down to earth kinda guy, and very devoted to the art of knives which I highly respect.
I got the BM940 for Christmas as well as the Sharpmaker and both are the highest quality knife products I now own, but the Sharpmaker, well let me just tell you I can't stop sharpining stuff. Everything from my wifes' fabric sissors to knives I forgot I owned, to wire snips, kitchen knives, everything. I've always known Spyderco was a quality Co. but this product just bumps it up a notch for me.
 
I completely agree. I also got one for Christmas, and when I'm done sharpening my stuff, I'm going to start my parents. A great product.

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I personally have been singing the praises of the Sharpmaker for the last 5 years now. But don't overlook some of the other fine sharpening products that Spyderco makes. The 701 Profiles are one of the handiest tools for touch up and some extraordinary sharpening chores. Also try out a set of model 400 Sharpening files. IF you do any machine work at all you will find them indispensible.

Also their Benchstones are superb as well. I have about everything Spyderco ever made in the sharpening field and they serve me well. ;)
 
Now that you are starting to understand Spyderco and the philosophy behind the "Man", it's time to wean yourself from those BM's and try some of the Spydies. I was a Benchmade Guy until I purchased the Caly JR in ZDP.

Also, we used to live in Mountain Park Ranch, so I suspect that as I'm sitting here in a grey cold drizzle you're enjoying 80 degrees and blue skies.

Have a Nice First!
 
tim8557 said:
Now that you are starting to understand Spyderco and the philosophy behind the "Man", it's time to wean yourself from those BM's and try some of the Spydies. I was a Benchmade Guy until I purchased the Caly JR in ZDP.
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Why not buy both BM and Spyderco? :confused: Both companies manufacture quality products - I fail to see why anyone should stop buying knives from other companies just because of a single quality purchase! There are more options than just black and white! :rolleyes:

Keep on buying knives, and keep them sharp!
 
tim8557 said:
Now that you are starting to understand Spyderco and the philosophy behind the "Man", it's time to wean yourself from those BM's and try some of the Spydies. I was a Benchmade Guy until I purchased the Caly JR in ZDP.

Also, we used to live in Mountain Park Ranch, so I suspect that as I'm sitting here in a grey cold drizzle you're enjoying 80 degrees and blue skies.

Have a Nice First!
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Happy new years to you too,

I think I can live with both BM and Spyderco, in my collection. This is not a "Ford against GM" thing; this is respect for quality and innovation which I believe both companies (BM and Spyderco) strive. I am mearly a very, very small time yet BIG time knife guy singing the praises of a company who IMHO excels in their field. By the way the weather here is a horrible sunny and yet brisk 66 deg. with a mild breeze.
 
My remarks about switching to Spydie from BM was a little "tongue-in-cheek".
I actually have more BM's than Spydies (at this point) and think that they both make tremendous products. I do feel that Spyercos tend to come with a better factory edge and I appreciate the fact that the Owner actively participates in Bladeforums as well as supporting a Spyderco Forum under the Blade Forum Manufacturers area. I don't see Benchmade doing that nor Les D"Assis participating with any respones to threads.

I also received a copy of The Spyderco Story for Christmas and it makes for a good read and insight into the philosophy Mr. Glesser has about running his business and treating his associates, vendors, and competitors. Its kind of refreshing.

Go back to enjoying that really "crappy" AZ weather. I think that I saw it snow once in the 8 years we lived there.
 
I like benchmade and spyderco although the native which is my first syderco is the sharpest knife ive had yet . :) I cant wait to try the sharpmaker .
 
You just can beat the sharpmaker when it comes to "v-style" sharpeners. Best forty five bucks I've ever spent on a non-knife item.
 
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tim8557 said:
My remarks about switching to Spydie from BM was a little "tongue-in-cheek".
I actually have more BM's than Spydies (at this point) and think that they both make tremendous products. I do feel that Spyercos tend to come with a better factory edge and I appreciate the fact that the Owner actively participates in Bladeforums as well as supporting a Spyderco Forum under the Blade Forum Manufacturers area. I don't see Benchmade doing that nor Les D"Assis participating with any respones to threads.

I also received a copy of The Spyderco Story for Christmas and it makes for a good read and insight into the philosophy Mr. Glesser has about running his business and treating his associates, vendors, and competitors. Its kind of refreshing.
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Tim8557,

I whole heartedly agree with you. I'll have to get "The Spyderco Story". Like I said my respect for the company Spyderco jumped up a notch upon getting the Sharpmaker.
Oh my goodness the outside temp has jumped to an outrageously horrible 68 degrees, I think I'll freeze to death.

AZ in AZ...
 
Weiner !!!

If you are interested in the Spyderco Story which is out of print in Hardcopy, try this:

The Spyderco Story (soft cover) is back in print. Please check the "Back in Print" section of Paladin Press. They list the book at $40 US, but if you reference INT65 coupon until 31 Dec, you will get an additional 25% ($10) off for a total of $30 US plus shipping. I think it's a pretty good deal compared to the $$ on some of the hard covers I've seen floating around the net.

That's where I bought mine and I think that it was $ 37 with the freight. The $ 10 coupon is only good thru the 31st.
 
ive been thinking of getting a sharpmaker, i got the standard lansky set recently and im just not that happy with it, yet im reading great things about the spyderco sharpmaker, seems its easy to use
 
zman said:
...and the dvd that came with it is very informational even though it is kinda infomertional...
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The Sharpmaker does it all for me too...and I just gotta congratulate you on your turn of phrase above. :)
 
I too have the gatco version of the lansky style sharpener and I never use it, because its such a pain to set up and the oiling of the stones and the clamping of the blade, and all that kinda stuff. I personaly never got a very good edge using this type of sharpener. And yet within a matter of min's I was a pro using the Sharpmaker. Now if I could only find a way to sharpen my weedeater string with it.
 
I just did some late night shopping , lol . An ordered the sharpmaker , so ill be feverishly waiting for it . :)
 
Let me voice a dissenting opinion. I do not like the Sharpmaker. I find being stuck with the thick edges it forces you to use to be to restricting.

1. Most knife bevels don't match the spyderco Sharpmaker presets. This means lots of re-profiling work in order to use it.

2. Limited bevel angle choices

3. Kit is missing a set of really course sticks. This means you really need to be able to set bevels by hand to use the sharpmaker or be ready to sharpen for hours. If you can set bevels by hand then why would you need the sharpmaker in the first place??

4. Way to expensive. 50 dollars for a plastic block and a few crock sticks?
This thing should be 20 bucks tops.

On the up side I find the sticks useful for use in my hand. I can hog off metal from overly thick factory edges with Diamond hones and oval rods then polish with the Spyderco ceramic sticks. Try holding the sticks in your hand and using them like files on the blade. After some practice you can FEEL when you have the angle right and can get great control in this way.

The edges of the sticks are good for serrations. The rods clean up easy when they get glazed.

The fine rods when used to finish a edge leave the polish almost done. Just a little strop and your good to go.

I just do not think there will ever a tool that replaces being able to create edges with your hand due to weird blade shapes, acute angles and other out of the box situations. Therefor the utility of these "aids" and "guides" is much less after you develop the base skills.

In the end its just a another tool, one with limitations that get annoying once to you try to go past sharping a drop point blade with edge bevels that closely match Spydercos idea of correct.
 
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