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 Plain edges 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.
Replacement Rods SC204F
(Fine), SC204M
(Medium), SC204UF
(Ultrafine). Diamond Rods SC204D
are also available for the Sharpmaker system.
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