Spyderco Sharpmaker!

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geeeduck

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This isn't much of a review, just wanted to post something since this thing is awesome. First off, I'm new to the world of knives. Bought my first knife about a month ago. After about two weeks I started looking around for the best way for a beginner to sharpen and of course I came across the Sharpmaker. So I picked one up. Finally after 10 days of waiting (had some shipping problems) it came in the mail today. I tried it out on my dullest knife, which was a CRKT m21. It wasn't all that dull. Still able to push cut paper, But just barely. After some passes on the sharpmaker and a few passes on an old leather belt this thing is razor sharp. Originally I was hoping to get my knives at least as sharp as when my Delica was new. But this thing seems much sharper. Easily shaves the hair off my legs. Which was a surprise to me because I have 0 sharpening experience and my hands are not steady at all. I think the only drawback of the Sharpmaker is all the hair missing from my legs and arms. :D
 
Welcome. Used and enjoyed my Sharpmaker for 15+ years. Great piece. It was thanks to an old guy in Cabelas. Pointed to it and said. " you want sharp knives? That's all ya need right there". So I bought it. Still have it. Enjoy. There are other rods you can add and some tricks you can do. Do a search and you will see it discussed quite a bit along with WEPS and EP and other systems but for now - enjoy sharpening on your sharpmaker.:thumbup:
 
Have been doing sharpening, part time business, for a few years. Sharpen most anything with a edge. The Spyderco is what I recommend to all people after I do the initial sharpening of their knives. It's about the easiest for people to use to maintain their knives. Has lost me some business but am glad to see them get the enjoyment from doing it themselves. Great sharpener.
 
geeeduck said:
This isn't much of a review, just wanted to post something since this thing is awesome. First off, I'm new to the world of knives. Bought my first knife about a month ago. After about two weeks I started looking around for the best way for a beginner to sharpen and of course I came across the Sharpmaker. So I picked one up. Finally after 10 days of waiting (had some shipping problems) it came in the mail today. I tried it out on my dullest knife, which was a CRKT m21. It wasn't all that dull. Still able to push cut paper, But just barely. After some passes on the sharpmaker and a few passes on an old leather belt this thing is razor sharp. Originally I was hoping to get my knives at least as sharp as when my Delica was new. But this thing seems much sharper. Easily shaves the hair off my legs. Which was a surprise to me because I have 0 sharpening experience and my hands are not steady at all. I think the only drawback of the Sharpmaker is all the hair missing from my legs and arms. :D
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Well done. :thumbup: Soon you'll be dismissing factory edges and profiles with the rest of us maniacs. Don't blind shave your back. :p
 
Worked up the nerve to sharpen some scissors the other day, and it was great to see how easy it is to do.:D
 
I just got mine Wednesday in the mail. Put it to one of my wife's very dull kitchen knives and it came up pretty sharp. I am impressed as far as that goes. I don't think it will take the place of my diamond plates but to be honest, I have a lot of spydercos and I want to keep them sharp without a lot of hassle...and others as well.

I think the diamond plates are still going to be a lot faster though. But yes, I really think it is a great tool. I really enjoyed the DVD of Sal Glesser demonstrating how to use it.
 
The Sharpmaker is one of the easiest and most effective ways for the average person to put a very good edge on most knives. It's not the very best device for 'all' sharpening needs (there are more efficient ways to re-profile an edge, or sharpen 10-20 knives every day, ) but for the person with just a couple of knives that need to be cared for, it's great!

The average user is NOT going to sharpen several different knives every day. They have no need for a dedicated professional powered set-up. They have 'a couple of knives' that need to be sharpened... occasionally.

The Sharpmaker has a very quick learning curve, is inexpensive, and can produce a shaving sharp edge even for the beginner, without running the risk of ruining a edge. For the 'average' user, the Kitchen is the place with the most knives that need care, and the Sharpmaker can be set up and left on a kitchen shelf without taking up lots of space, and be instantly ready to touch up a edge without needing to go out to the garage.

While I love my EdgePro and my DMT Aligner, there is no doubt my Sharpmaker sees more service!


Stitchawl
 
I've had mine for about 9 years. IMO, where the 204 really shines is adding and maintaining microbevels on blades rebeveled to slightly less than the stock settings. I have an old pocket knife of my dad's with one blade rebeveled to 12 degrees per side and microbeveled on the 15 degree 204 slots. The other blade is at 17/20. I rarely need to go back to the stones, especially if I use the brown corners. This knife is a trapper, so it has a clip and spey blade. I also use it on my Griptillian and another of my dad's old knives, a Buck Scoutlite in the old 425 modified steel. Tree topping sharpness every time. I highly recommend a coarse stone to go with it. Rebeveling dedritic 440C on just a 204 takes a while. AFAIK, this is the 204's only short coming.
 
me2 said:
I highly recommend a coarse stone to go with it. Rebeveling dedritic 440C on just a 204 takes a while. AFAIK, this is the 204's only short coming.
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We can vastly increase the Sharpmaker's abilities with the addition of a few sheets of wet-dry sandpaper and some 3M polishing films. When wrapped around the Sharpmaker's stones and held with a couple of bulldog paper clamps, suddenly the device becomes a fast and easy re-profiling tool or a great way to get a perfect polished edge. For the few times the average user will need to re-profile (once? twice? a year) automotive sandpaper becomes an economical way to fly!


Stitchawl
 
I tried that method, and it does work. I couldn't get past the grit that fell into the rod slots and sounded terrible everytime I set up the rods. Also, I find a coarse India stone from Norton removes steel faster than sandpaper, though if you only need do it once a year or so, a pack of sandpaper will last a long time.
 
me2 said:
I tried that method, and it does work. I couldn't get past the grit that fell into the rod slots and sounded terrible everytime I set up the rods.
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Yeah, that happens to me too sometimes. I just rinse it out at the sink. Problem gone.

Also, I find a coarse India stone from Norton removes steel faster than sandpaper, though if you only need do it once a year or so, a pack of sandpaper will last a long time.
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Even if you do it three or four times a year, a pack of sandpaper will last a long time!




Stitchawl
 
Hey guys, I've been trying to sharpen my Blur but I can't get it nearly as sharp as I got the M21. Any idea why? Should I be using the 30 degree or 40 degree side on the Blur? How do you determine which angle to use?
 
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