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 they made and sold before getting into the knife business. It's true -- First they made things sharp, then they made sharp things.
The Tri-Angle Sharpmaker includes two sets of high alumina ceramic stones: A pair of medium-grit (brown) stones for aggressive sharpening and a set of fine (white) 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 protecting the users hands while sharpening. All components snap into the self-contained ABS plastic base and lid -- ready to travel with you. Die-cut into the base are keyed slots and holes fitted for the stones. They accurately set the stone's sharpening angle at a 30° (15° each side) or 40° (20° each side) for knives and a 12.5° 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 -- 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. Also autoclave safe. System comes with instruction book and DVD.
These are steel triangles blanketed in a bonding agent then covered in diamond particles. Diamond hard abrasives are recommended when you wish to remove stock, for restoration purposes and to aggressively re-shape, re-bevel and re-profile a cutting edge.
Sold in a pair, 204D triangles fit into the 204 Sharpmaker sharpening system. To Clean: rinse in fresh water.
This Fine Grit ceramic stone is a replacement item for the ones included in the 204MF Tri-Angle Sharpmaker sharpening system.
204F stone is sold individually and fits into the 204 Tri-Angle Sharpmaker sharpening system. For cleaning: scrub with a scouring pad and powered abrasive cleaner, air-dry. Autoclave safe.
This Medium Grit ceramic stone is a replacement item for the ones included in the 204MF Tri-Angle Sharpmaker sharpening system.
204F stone is sold individually and fits into the 204 Tri-Angle Sharpmaker sharpening system. For cleaning: scrub with a scouring pad and powered abrasive cleaner, air-dry. Autoclave safe.
Ultrafine stones tighten the blade's scratch pattern to an even keener degree for hair-popping professional sharpness and polishing. Fits the 204 Sharpmaker system, stones sold individually. TriAngle stones are 7"x.5" (178mm x 13mm)
