Advice on the 204 Sharpmaker

[SpyderNut]

I have long searched for a decent knife sharpening system. In my long quest, I have found just one sharpener that will do a knife justice. This sharpener is great for PE knives, but it just doesn't work on SE toys. My brother is not YET hooked on Spyderco knives, and I hope that by getting a Sharpmaker I can hopefully sway him over...[I know once the 'bug' bites, it will be all over....<img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>]

So what do you &quot;Sharpmaker&quot; fans say? Sould I go and get one?? <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>





~Spydernut



&quot;Never take a knife to a gunfight: You might end up trading it or something.&quot;

[bell]

I just received my sharpmaker and video and the set is fantastic. I watched the video and began a rampage to sharpen everything in the house, garage, my mother-in-laws. Wow. Give me something to sharpen.

[judge]

Eh, I really like the sharpmaker. Only thing is getting to know whether your knife is 40 deg, 30 or any other angle. Putting a completely new edge angle on is somewhat time-consuming.
BTW, could someone tell an ignorant what PE and SE stands for? I haven&#180;t got a clue (yes, I&#180;m semi-new on the forums, at least this).

[Knife Knut]

PE= Plain Edge
SE= Serrated Edge

Welcome to the Forum, Judge.

Knife Knut on a shoestring budget.

[nomaded]

I'm curious as to why SpyderNut doesn't think the 204 Sharpmaker would work so well with SE blades.

[jaxon]

If I read him right, it sounds like SpyderNut doesn't have a Sharpmaker. I don't either and I've been wondering if I should. How about anybody's thoughts?

Jaxon

[J Smith]

GET ONE !!!!!!!

Jeff

[sam the man..]

Dude ~ You can't go wrong with the Sharpmaker! I started with the 203, have loads of fun with the 204! Can't wait to check out the new diamond sleeves! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[judge]

LOL I could have guessed that, I suppose :D Thanks for telling, and also thanks for the welcome.

[Kahz]

Get one, it's fantastic!! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

[SpyderNut]

Whooheee! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Nomaded,
Sorry I didn't make myself more clear on that one, but I don't have the Sharpmaker....yet. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I have heard that it is one of the only sharpeners out there that will do the little serrations on a blade. I can feel the urge to splurge coming on....<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>Thank you everyone for your honest input on the Sharpmaker. I will order one pronto!

Case In Point:
My brother walked in my room today and wanted me to sharpen his Buck Oddesey for him.
Oh how I wished that I'd had the 204! I did sharpen it, but as his knife is in 50/50 design I was only able to do the PE part.

**Pulling out VISA**

Now I'm ready......<img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>


~Spydernut

[SpyderNut]

**Running back**

I got it! <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Oh yess!

I checked out a few different places before I finally decided to go with newgraham.com.
They had the Sharpmaker for $42.57 vs. everyone else's $45 to $47. [ I think that Shoptimax was the highest at $68. ] I just can't wait to get it....
I'll let you know what my bro thinks when it arrives. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>I know that the virus should take effect immediately....<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Thanks again for the input!

~Spydernut

Edited by - Spydernut on 1/17/2002 12:19:04 PM

[nomaded]

The 204 Sharpmaker is awesome. I got one when I bought my first Spydie, a SS Native. Unfortunately, I paid full price (on both), but I don't regret that too much. No matter what the cost the 204 is a fine, fine tool.

Just one thing to remember, don't get butterfingers when you're sharpening, in the kitchen, when the kitchen has ceramic tile flooring. I need to get a new fine-grit stick now.

[ruxton]

hmmm i dunno, its getting to the point where i have lots of knives, i'm considering buying a 204 but its a bit... pricy... i could get another calypso jr. for that. where is the ABSOLUTE cheapest sale price super-cheap one on the internet, THAT is your mission people, find me the cheapest 204 sharpener, unfortunately i have no roo pouches but to the winner i shall send...
*looks around bedroom*
ah-hah assorted british coins to the value of...
17pence ($0.243986)
MAT

[nomaded]

From a few quick searches, it looks like newgraham.com has the lowest price on the 204 Sharpmaker. As SpyderNut says, it seems that everyone else is around $45.

[Hoosierdaddy]

I was at the Firing Range shooting my latest aquisition (Beretta 96 Centurion) and they had a 204 for 45.00 so I bought it. I started sharpening every kitchen knife in sight. It works awesome! The nice thing is I didn't have to pay extra for shipping! When I felt comfortable with it I sharpened my P/E Native (GIN 1), wow is it sharp!!!

[Sword and Shield]

Hi Judge and Jaxon! Welcome to Spyderland! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

As for the 204, buy one. Now. I have never owned a sharpener which can sharpen anything, all equally well. It's pricey, but it's definitely worth every penny. (or pence, pfennig, mark, euro, etc.)

Kahz- Way to go with 500 posts! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Any idea what Spydie you're going to get for the occasion? Maybe a Chinese Folder &lt;waves to Clay, muttering in the back <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>&gt;

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[Rookie]

Congrats on 500 kahz<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

[Rookie]

If you are running out of room in your house, you could give me the cf dragonfly.

In the land of knives, Spyderco is king.

[Gary]

The Sharpmaker may seem expensive, but it is a tool that is well worth its cost. Just like the Spydie knives... it's the finest quality. It's documentation is excellent and you get to see Sal on the video. I would advise anyone to buy one. It's a small price to protect the investment you make in your knives.

Gary

[ruxton]

go kahz!!
MAT

[bell]

I recently rec the Sharpmaker (NewGraham) ((BTW they send bandages with the purchase)) no extra charge. I am not sure my knives are used to 40 degress so initially it takes a few (many) more strokes. I have not been able to slash any ropes in a single stroke or cut paper dolls (is this trick paper?) like Sal but I an still learning.