I always hear soooo much on the Sharpmaker but I don't know much about it. How hard is it to use? Can I use it on almost all blade styles (recurves, drop points, etc)?
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I always hear soooo much on the Sharpmaker but I don't know much about it. How hard is it to use? Can I use it on almost all blade styles (recurves, drop points, etc)?
Well, I wasn't VERY negative, now was I? The lock play is very very minor. It is a very nice knife and definitely worth owning. And it's Batman-ish which is a HUGE plus in my book.
The Sharpmaker is basically a newer better version of the old V-shaped Crock-Sticks setup. Two ceramic rods set in a "V" shape in a plastic base. You just run your blade down the rod, alternating sides. Comes with medium and fine rods, and you can get coarse and ultra-fine rods as well. Has a DVD and instruction book. You can sharpen pretty much anything with it.
The Sharpmaker is basically a newer better version of the old V-shaped Crock-Sticks setup. Two ceramic rods set in a "V" shape in a plastic base. You just run your blade down the rod, alternating sides. Comes with medium and fine rods, and you can get coarse and ultra-fine rods as well. Has a DVD and instruction book. You can sharpen pretty much anything with it.
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Easy as cake, even includes instructional DVD. I've had mine for 3+ years and it's been with me all over the world for touchups on the fly.
Haven't had play in my Bump. The 3-D machined scales in the spyderweb pattern and the sick looking blade just go so well together :thumbup:
I don't know what you're waiting for man, just get the knife already!
Oh, it is tip-down-carry only. I just remembered. I usually carried mine in my LFP.
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I have the Speed Bump which is basically the same knife with lower grade scales and steel. There aren't too many things to fault it on.
Some may find it somewhat large and heavy for EDC, but I think it's manageable. It is possible to accidentally deploy the blade when the knife is inside your pants pocket and you're leaning against something while working, etc.. However, there is a safety "button" that prevents this by locking the blade closed. From personal experience, I recommend using it.
The only other thing worth mentioning is that I had another Speed Bump a few years ago where the stud lock spring holder became slightly loose in the blade. That was my fault though. The mechanism wasn't seated perfectly flush, so I decided to press it in a wee bit. It ended up moving too far and had to be pushed back in from the other side. After that, it was still snug in the blade, but could be pushed out with firm pressure. Some epoxy fixed the problem though and it never budged again. Moral of the story: don't fix it if it ain't broke.
Some may find it somewhat large and heavy for EDC, but I think it's manageable. It is possible to accidentally deploy the blade when the knife is inside your pants pocket and you're leaning against something while working, etc.. However, there is a safety "button" that prevents this by locking the blade closed. From personal experience, I recommend using it.
The only other thing worth mentioning is that I had another Speed Bump a few years ago where the stud lock spring holder became slightly loose in the blade. That was my fault though. The mechanism wasn't seated perfectly flush, so I decided to press it in a wee bit. It ended up moving too far and had to be pushed back in from the other side. After that, it was still snug in the blade, but could be pushed out with firm pressure. Some epoxy fixed the problem though and it never budged again. Moral of the story: don't fix it if it ain't broke.
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I bought a pair (one user, one safe queen) I LOVE this knife, great to carry (for me, perfect size and weight), the ergonomics are un-matched in my collection, feels like it was cast from a mold of my hand. I love the studlock, there was some break in time and one of them is currently at Kershaw to fix some minor blade play, but I should have that back any day now... I absolutely love the knife and it seems to get a lot of my pocket time... I honestly don't think I've got a personal negative thing to say about this knife... Love the blade shape on it, ergos are great, studlock is fantastic in my experience, I'd say get one and don't look back. Hope that helps!!
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Not much to say that hasn't already been said. I've bought to Spec Bumps and a Speed Bump. I sold the Speed Bump to finance a pre-order on a Speedform last year, but I won't be getting rid of either of my Specs, or my Speedform for that matter.
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Mine has been my edc at work for the past 2 months(the black one). It is a little on the heavy side, but for me it's worth it. Opens fast, and the stud lock is excellent.
I haven't had any problems sharpening mine on a Lansky sharpening system.
My only complaint is that it's tip down carry. Which wouldn't be too much of a problem, except that it's AO, and like someone else mentioned, it can pop open in your pocket(especially if you are working and bump into something), so engaging the additional safety is a must while carrying(imho anyway).
I haven't had any problems sharpening mine on a Lansky sharpening system.
My only complaint is that it's tip down carry. Which wouldn't be too much of a problem, except that it's AO, and like someone else mentioned, it can pop open in your pocket(especially if you are working and bump into something), so engaging the additional safety is a must while carrying(imho anyway).
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Thanks for all the comments!!!!! I really like the sharpmaker now and really want the Spec Bump. I know exactly where I can get the sharpmaker but the knife... not so much.. Most places I look are sold out. I guess I'll keep an eye on ebay and the exchange.
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I carried one for a time and I never did get used to the lock and the blade shape isn't noticeably better for the tasks I put it to than other knives, such as a BM710.
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I had one and really liked it, problem was it didn't come sharp, it didn't get sharp and even after I sent it in it wasn't sharp. I loved the sharp and the g-10 texture. I recently received a zt 0200 and a 0300. The zt 0200 feels a lot like a spec bump, but what the spec bump really wants to be if you know what I mean. I still have a speed bump which I like a lot.
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I have an original Titanium Bump. It's the same profile, but with a 3-D textured Titanium Frame Lock. Those are a bit harder to find these days, but are worth the extra $$$, if you can find one.
I also have a Kershaw Offset that has the same lock as the Spec Bump. It's tricky at first, but as said above becomes quite natural to use, and is very sturdy, as far as unique mechanisms go. I find it easy to close one-handed, using my thumb to push the stud and follow it most of the way back to the handle with just a little push on the back of the blade with my 3rd and 4th fingers.
I also have a Kershaw Offset that has the same lock as the Spec Bump. It's tricky at first, but as said above becomes quite natural to use, and is very sturdy, as far as unique mechanisms go. I find it easy to close one-handed, using my thumb to push the stud and follow it most of the way back to the handle with just a little push on the back of the blade with my 3rd and 4th fingers.