Specifications and features:
Two medium grit (brown) stones for aggressive sharpening
Two fine grit (white) stones for professional grade finish
Two brass safety rods for hand protection
30 and 40 degree angles
12.5 degree scissor setting
Triangular shape for plain edges on flat side and serrations on corners
Furrow for sharpening fish hooks and other pointed items
Keyed slots and holes in base fitted for stones
Base allows stones to be converted into bench stones
Lid snaps over base for handhold while sharpening
Ready to travel plastic base and lid
Instruction video and book
Limited factory warranty
For warranty issues, contact Spyderco, Inc. at 800-525-7770
Four Stone Tri-Angle Sharpmaker Set -
The Tri-Angle Sharpmaker (204MF) 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 degree (15 degree each side) or 40 degree (20 degree each side) for knives and a 12.5 degree scissor setting. Turn the base over, a channel lets you lay two stones side by side (flat side up) for use as a bench stone. 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. It is also autoclave safe. System comes with instruction book and DVD.
Two medium grit (brown) stones for aggressive sharpening
Two fine grit (white) stones for professional grade finish
Two brass safety rods for hand protection
30 and 40 degree angles
12.5 degree scissor setting
Triangular shape for plain edges on flat side and serrations on corners
Furrow for sharpening fish hooks and other pointed items
Keyed slots and holes in base fitted for stones
Base allows stones to be converted into bench stones
Lid snaps over base for handhold while sharpening
Ready to travel plastic base and lid
Instruction video and book
Limited factory warranty
For warranty issues, contact Spyderco, Inc. at 800-525-7770
Four Stone Tri-Angle Sharpmaker Set -
The Tri-Angle Sharpmaker (204MF) 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 degree (15 degree each side) or 40 degree (20 degree each side) for knives and a 12.5 degree scissor setting. Turn the base over, a channel lets you lay two stones side by side (flat side up) for use as a bench stone. 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. It is also autoclave safe. System comes with instruction book and DVD.
12 Ratings
First, get the extra diam
First, get the extra diamond rods to speed material removal. Second, be PATIENT--it takes a long time and hundreds, if not thousands, of strokes to attain the desired edge. Third, remember not to push to hard and clean the stones as they fill with material. Finally, I have better luck relying on the corners of the rods for my strokes--rather than trying to maintain contact over the whole surface on the flats. Much to my wife's irritation, I spent many hours sharpening a Western Bowie knife with a 9-1/2' blade which is now the sharpest knife I've ever held (it'll slice through skin given half a chance--like when I lightly test the edge!).
December 5, 2009
First, get the extra diam
First, get the extra diamond rods to speed material removal. Second, be PATIENT--it takes a long time and hundreds, if not thousands, of strokes to attain the desired edge. Third, remember not to push to hard and clean the stones as they fill with material. Finally, I have better luck relying on the corners of the rods for my strokes--rather than trying to maintain contact over the whole surface on the flats. Much to my wife's irritation, I spent many hours sharpening a Western Bowie knife with a 9-1/2' blade which is now the sharpest knife I've ever held (it'll slice through skin given half a chance--like when I lightly test the edge!).
December 5, 2009
I am a knife collector pr
I am a knife collector primarily. Most of the knife forums gave it a good review. I bought one and it is a easy device to learn to use. With the DVD and manual that came with it I find it hard to believe anyone would have a problem learning to use it. It also sharpens fish hooks dikes, serrated edges, etc. Take the time to learn to use it, I believe you wont be sorry.
July 22, 2009
I am a knife collector pr
I am a knife collector primarily. Most of the knife forums gave it a good review. I bought one and it is a easy device to learn to use. With the DVD and manual that came with it I find it hard to believe anyone would have a problem learning to use it. It also sharpens fish hooks dikes, serrated edges, etc. Take the time to learn to use it, I believe you wont be sorry.
July 22, 2009
This will remove metal as
This will remove metal as advertised but will not get you the razor edge you are looking for, a 40 degree angle can't do that. It reminds me of when the owner of Buck knives died and the company changed their edge to a much tighter tolerance to give their customers the edge they wanted. Even Spyderco sharpens their knives at a shaper angle before they leave the factory. Old school thinking prevails with this product. You can get an edge but not a really great edge.
June 13, 2009
I am good with sharpening
I am good with sharpening stones and tools. I demand that tools are sharp. This triangle sharpener is by far the best simple method for sharpening blades up to about 10'. After 10' length, it requires some skill to control the rate of downward push to the rate of pull. I am consistently able to get extremely sharp edges with much less time than with other sharpening methods. It is more difficult to get a very good edge on longer knives but it is possible to work on one section of the knife at a time to get excellent results. It is also more challenging to get an excellent edge on very large military style knives mostly because the size of the blade obstructs your vision a bit and the handle/grip of the knife itself makes it difficult to keep the blade at the correct verticle angle while sliding down the sharpening edge. I recommend holding such knives more in your fingetips with the thumb on top not in the palm of your hand when controlling the contact of the blade with the stone. I am confident that the poor review above is a result of user error in maintaining the correct angle on the stone. Excellent design.
April 3, 2009
This thing is awesome! I
This thing is awesome! I was kind of leary at first, but took a look at some of the videos on the net with this thing in use. It's very easy to use and comes with a nice DVD and Instruction Manual. Packs up in it's own case. The first day I got it, I did about 12 knives with it and it does a fantastic job. One of the knives was extremely dull. After about 5 minutes working on it, the thing cuts paper like nobody's business and also shaved some hair off of my arm. It also does more than just knives! What good is a dull knife right? Get this sharpener and you won't ever have to worry about that again! Nice job Spyderco!
March 18, 2009
This device is horrible.
This device is horrible. It did nothing more than dull up and ruin my Ontario M9 bayonet blade.
April 10, 2008
This device is horrible.
This device is horrible. It did nothing more than dull up and ruin my Ontario M9 bayonet blade.
April 10, 2008
The same as one of my fel
The same as one of my fellow reviewers, I had an older relative show me how to make a knife 'arm hair' sharp using spit and a flat Arkansa stone.... Unfortunately, my attempts at what he could do in 10-15 strokes never came close... I mean shoot, my blades were fairly sharp, but never enough for skinning an elk for example. Now, over 25 years later, I was desperate for something to use on my several Spyderco, and one Gerber knife. As well as my Henkle (sp) kitchen set. I purchased this set after using a MUCH simpler and less useful version a friend purchased at our state fair. This Spyderco set up is great, allowing the untalented such as myself, the ability to EASILY get a razor sharp blade... Whether that be on a Spyderco serated folder, or one of my high grade kitchen knives.I just sent my Dad one for his 70th birthday, and I hope he enjoys it as much as I do.
January 10, 2007
Like the previous reviewe
Like the previous reviewer this is bar none the best knife sharpener available. Quick and easy to use even comes with a video that shows how it is to be used.
November 20, 2006
The Spyderco Sharpmaker w
The Spyderco Sharpmaker was invented for me. Being left-handed and trying to watch and learn how to sharpen a knife from a right-handed person never stuck for me. I love knives and if a knife ain't sharp, then it's useless. My grandfather could sharpen a knife to a razor's edge using a round Arkansas stone and spit. He tried teaching me, but all I ever did was make a sharp knife 'spoon dull'.Over the years I've bought just about every kind a sharpening system available on a life-long quest to obtain a scary sharp edge on my knives. Most worked ok, but I could never get that true sharpness I was looking for. It wasn't until a friend recommended the Spyderco Sharpmaker with the triangle shaped stones that my quest came to an end. Now, even butter knives shake in the drawer thinking they'll lose their dull purpose in life. Just last night I sat down to tune-up my pocket knife and in less than 10 minutes I had a razor sharp edge. Also, my toe-nail clippers, steak knives, chef knife, bread knife, tomato knife, fillet knife and all of the scissors in the house are razor sharp! If you're like me and demand to have a scary sharp knife in your pocket, then you need the Spyderco Sharpmaker sharpening system.
November 5, 2006