Spyderco sharpmaker or dmt aligner

15mtyler

15mtyler

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Im sure this has been asked many times before,,,, but here we are again. I have a brand new manix 2 s30v,g10 scales. Im completely incompetent when it comes to freehand sharpeneing and want somthing to keep my edc blades sharp. So which would you choose, the dmt aligner pro kit, or the spyderco sharpmaker.
 
15mtyler said:
Im sure this has been asked many times before,,,, but here we are again. I have a brand new manix 2 s30v,g10 scales. Im completely incompetent when it comes to freehand sharpeneing and want somthing to keep my edc blades sharp. So which would you choose, the dmt aligner pro kit, or the spyderco sharpmaker.
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Diamond is your friend, for S30V and similar carbide-heavy steels. As such, if you decide on the Sharpmaker, be sure to include the diamond (or CBN) optional rods for a lot more versatility, i.e., the ability to thin or reprofile your edges, or to reset the edge if/when it gets too dull for the ceramic rods to fix.

DMT has the better hones overall, being more versatile over a wider range of grits (XC through EEF) and steels to be sharpened (handles literally anything). But the Sharpmaker, as a beginner-friendly system for basic upkeep, is likely easier to learn and use.


David
 
I have both.

The basic Sharpmaker is good for maintaining a sharp edge.

But you'll need the optional Diamond or CBN rods for sharpening a dull edge, especially for higher-end steels.

If serious restoring or reprofiling work is needed, you'll need something like the DMT system.
 
Unless your going to do some blade repair, reprofilling or sharpening a really dull edge, the standard Sharpmaker kit will do fine. I have kept S30V blades sharp with ease. The key is to keep up with the blade.

If you let your blades get really dull, you'll want to add the diamond rods.

The Sharpmaker is just really easy to use and it's quick. I just keep it set up and touch up knives on the fine rods as needed. I don't always need to use the medium rods. I even hand hold the rods sometimes and use them like a freehand benchstone.
 
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