Product Description
The Tri-Angle Sharpmaker (204MF) includes two sets of high alumina ceramic stones, a pair of medium-grit 7 by .5 inch stones for aggressive sharpening and a set of fine white 7 by .5 inch stones for professional grade finishing. The stones are triangular for sharpening plainedges on the flat sides and SpyderEdges (serrations) on the corners. A furrow running the length of each stone lets you sharpen pointed items like fishhooks, darts, and awls.
Included is a set of brass safety rods to protecting your hands while sharpening. All components snap into the self-contained ABS plastic base and lid and are ready to travel with you. Die-cut into the base are keyed slots and holes fitted for the stones, which accurately set the stone’s sharpening angle at for knives and a scissor setting.
Turn the base over, a channel lets you lay two stones side-by-side (flat-side up) for use as a benchstone. The lid snaps halfway over the base creating a handhold for stability while you’re sharpening. Included is a set of brass safety rods to protect the users hands while sharpening. Ceramic stones, like glass, will break if dropped, so Spyderco advises you to handle carefully. Use them dry, without oil, water or lubricants. To clean, scrub stones with a plastic scouring pad and powered abrasive cleaner, let air-dry. The sharpening system comes with instruction book and DVD and is autoclave safe.
Chances are you’ve heard it said, “a sharp knife is safer than a dull one.” Spyderco believes this quote originated from first hand experience and find it to be true. The Sharpmaker was Spyderco’s first product, which the company made and sold before getting into the knife business.
Product Features
- For keeping sharp blades, tools, and toys in optimal working condition, Spyderco sharpener set is top notch
- Includes 2 sets of high alumina ceramic stones; sharpens plain and flat edges, awls, darts, fishhooks, and punches
- All components snap into the self-contained ABS plastic base and lid, and are ready to travel
- Base is drilled for bolting to tables or countertops for permanent attachment in shops or kitchens; instructional leaflet and DVD included
- Use stones dry, without oil, water, or lubricants; scrub with plastic scouring pad and powdered abrasive cleaner; air dry
For 40 years I have been looking for the perfect knife sharpener and this comes pretty close. Sharpens conventional blades plus serrated baldes, sissors, chisels….just about anything that needs a sharp edge. Comes with an excellent 20-25 minute video and a very good full color instruction book.
This sharpeming system is easier to use than the Lansky, which requires that the blade be secured in a clamp (I have recommened the Lansky highly and had very good service from it). The stones are good quality and very smooth, but seem to remove metal easily. They are very hard, and should resist wear for a long time. The instructions are very good, and include methods to sharpen scissors, chisels and other tools. In the past I have been hesitant to try a system which relies on maintaining the angle by eye instead of a clamp or jig system, but holding the blade of a knife or scissors vertical seems intuitive, as opposed to trying to maintain a constant angle above a horizontal surface. There are two sets of stones, and each is used in two different positions for an agressive first grinding, followed by a smoother second grind. I think I will sharpen my kitchen knives more often with this system because the setup is fast, and requires no oil or cleanup.