Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 8.98 x 7.56 x 2.4 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.6 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 9.75 x 9.75 x 1.5 inches |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Brand Name | Spyderco |
Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
Model Name | SC204 |
Color | Black |
Material | Plastic |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | SPYDERCO |
Part Number | 204MF |
Model Year | 2014 |
Included Components | Tri-Angle Sharpmaker |
Size | One Size |
Sport Type | Hunting |
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Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker with Safety Rods, Instructional DVD, Two Premium Alumina Ceramic Stone Sets for Blade Repair and Professional-Grade Finishing - 204MF
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Material | Plastic |
Brand | Spyderco |
Color | Black |
Product Dimensions | 10"L x 10"W x 2"H |
Item Weight | 16 ounces |
Grit Type | Medium, Fine |
About this item
- Easy-to-Use, Outstanding Results: This has everything necessary to sharpen any type of edged or pointed tool in just a few minutes' time.
- Durable Design: The Sharpmaker has an ABS plastic base/storage case and contains keyed holes that accurately set the stones.
- Ready to Travel: The 204MF is designed to be handheld and Portable. Simply snap all the components into the self-contained ABS Durable plastic base and lid. You are good to go!
- Works on All Knives: Every Sharpmaker comes complete with a detailed instruction book and DVD that guides you step by step through the process of sharpening kitchen knives, chef knives, Pocket Knives, scissors, awls, and many other tools.
- Must Have Essentials: Instruction book and DVD. Aluminum Safety Rods, 2 Fine and 2 Medium Grit High Alumina Ceramic Sharpening Stone for aggressive sharpening and Professional-Grade finishing.
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Product Description
Sharpmaker
High Performance Sharpener
The key to sharpening any cutting tool is removing the steel at the edge while maintaining a consistent angle between the blade and the stone. Spyderco’s Tri-Angle Sharpmaker takes the mystery out of this process and enables anyone to sharpen a knife effectively with just a few minutes practice. Its durable ABS plastic base contains keyed holes that accurately set the stones’ sharpening angles at a 30° (15° each side) or 40° (20° each side) for sharpening knives. Simply keep the plane of your knife’s blade vertical and draw the edge along each stone to sharpen. It’s that simple. For serrated blades, use the rounded edges of the stones and a slightly looser grip to allow the stone to flow into the recesses of each serration. The Sharpmaker system 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.
A set of aluminum safety rods protects your hands while sharpening and all components snap into the self-contained ABS plastic base and lid for easy storage. Every Sharpmaker comes complete with a detailed instruction book and DVD that guides you step by step through the process of sharpening knives, scissors, awls, and many other tools.
SPECS
- Made in the USA
- Instruction DVD Included
- ABS Plastic Base
- Easy-to-Use
- Set Stones at 30° (15° each side) or 40° (20° each side) for sharpening knives
Tri-Angle Sharpmaker | Ultra Fine Stone | Fine Stone | Medium Stone | Diamond Stone | Cubic Boron Nitride Stone | |
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Model | 204MF | C204UF1 | C204F1 | C204M1 | C204D | C204CBN |
Model | Tri-Angle | Tri-Angle | Tri-Angle | Tri-Angle | Tri-Angle | Tri-Angle |
Includes | SlipJoint | 1 Stone | 1 Stone | 1 Stone | 2 Stones | 2 Stones |
Dimensions | - | 7" x 0.5" | 7" x 0.5" | 7" x 0.5" | 7" x 0.5" | 7" x 0.5" |
Origin | USA | USA | USA | USA | China | China |
Grit | - | Ultra Fine | Fine | Medium | Diamond | CBN |
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Spyderco is a business that provides state-of-the-art innovation and product quality while maintaining traditional values and service.
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Additional Information
ASIN | B000Q9C4AE |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #22,754 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining) #76 in Knife Sharpeners |
Date First Available | October 2, 2001 |
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Customers like the sharpness, ease of use, quality and value of the sharpener. For example, they mention that it gets knives razor sharp, it's easy to set up and use, and it'll make for crazy surgical sharpness. That said, they say it'd be a good purchase for both people who are new to sharpening and for those looking for a more elaborate clamping setup. As for the instructions, they appreciate the detailed instructions.
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Customers like the sharpness of the product. They mention that it hone the edge to razor sharpness, and is effective in getting knives razor sharp. Some say that it's excellent for keeping sharp knives sharp, and that it restores a factory-sharp edge to blades in a short amount of time.
"...The Sharpmaker system overcomes my shortcomings and allows me to put extremely sharp edges on every knife I own. I spent the weekend..." Read more
"...It also sharpens a bunch of other things like scissors and tools, again I would suggest you watch the training video online, but I haven't used it..." Read more
"...This device is not meant for huge cutting surfaces, but is superb for kitchen knives, pocket folders, and scissors..." Read more
"...They really make for crazy surgical sharpness. I bought them for s***ts and giggles...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the sharpening system. They say it's incredible, does a nice job, and produces exceptional results. Customers also mention that the reviews are good and the YouTube videos are impressive. They also say that the sharping system works well and gets far superior results than any other.
"All of my kitchen knives are made by Wüsthof. I'm very happy with the quality of their knives...." Read more
"...this will help me not to loose any of the components and help keep the stones unbroken. I could have ordered a couple of nice Arkansas..." Read more
"...Some may object to the price: I found it fair, considering the quality of the unit, the detailed instructional DVD, and superb manual...." Read more
"This thing actually works pretty good, I've been reading through the negative reviews,and here is what I have to say......." Read more
Customers find the sharpener super easy to use and not hard to master. They also say it's easy to set up and use, and can sharpen any knife quickly and easily. Customers also appreciate the simple system and the fact that no special technique is needed for serrated areas.
"...2. The Spyderco Sharpmaker isn't hard to use. Just hold the knife straight, and draw it downward on each side in a slicing motion...." Read more
"...The instructions, both printed and DVD, are easy to follow and have helpful suggestions and tips to help you along...." Read more
"...No fuss, no muss. No worrying about holding angles. Just keep the knife straight up and down, which was very straight forward...." Read more
"...The device WILL sharpen serrated blades. But it is not my favorite method, because it uses the edge of the triangle for all serrations...." Read more
Customers like the value of the sharpener. They say it's worth the price, the stones are of a high quality, and it'll make a good purchase for both new and experienced sharpeners. That said, some complain the knife is fairly dull.
"...SUMMARY: The Spyderco is a simple, inexpensive, sharpening system for home use...." Read more
"...for me, it was worth the price. I recommend you seriously consider picking one up." Read more
"...This item is well worth my money, and I'd recommend it to anyone serious about knife edges." Read more
"...do a great job (I have used the diamond rods), but unfortunately they aren't cheap...." Read more
Customers find the instructions for the sharpener to be detailed, easy to follow, and informative. They say the DVD explains well and does an excellent job of showing the hows and whys of sharpening almost any type of object. Some customers mention that the video is misleading in making it.
"...Hint; This unit comes with a DVD training video as well as a booklet. The actual training video is uploaded on youtube by Spyderco in 4 parts...." Read more
"...: I found it fair, considering the quality of the unit, the detailed instructional DVD, and superb manual...." Read more
"...any type of blade, including serrated, and there are extensive instructions to show you how...." Read more
"...The instruction video is very informative and I believe someone who has never sharpened a knife will have success...." Read more
Customers find the size of the product to be very compact and portable. They also appreciate the compact storage kit solution, saying it makes it easy to store the kit. Customers also mention that the product comes in a nice compact case that is convenient for storage and keeping.
"...The tool is lightweight, compact, and safe to use with sharp knives...." Read more
"...Bonus nachos: it stores in a wonderfully sized kit. Probably as big as the box a new phone comes in, a little longer though...." Read more
"...2. The base is very light, made of plastic...." Read more
"...I love the portability of it and I find myself just sharpening my knives because it's easy and I can...." Read more
Customers like the angle of the sharpening stone. They mention that the angles are already set for most knives, and the original angle of a blade is perfectly maintained. The feature of having two angles available is great, and it allows them to keep the angle straight. The new slot allows you to grind scissor angles, and customers can adjust the angle, but not as much as they first thought they would like to.
"...No fuss, no muss. No worrying about holding angles. Just keep the knife straight up and down, which was very straight forward...." Read more
"...I could adjust the angle, maybe not as much as I first thought I would like to though. Bonus nachos: it stores in a wonderfully sized kit...." Read more
"...I like the quality of the ceramic rods and the triangle shapes...." Read more
"...the angle job for you, simplifies the job tremendously and gives an accurate angle...." Read more
Customers find the product useful. They mention that it contains good information on proper use, an instructional DVD that is very helpful, and useful tips. They say it's a great tool for folks who want and need their knives much sharper, and it serves as a good review of technique. Customers also say that it'll only take you 30 minutes to get through the DVD. They also say the product is well-constructed, handy, and does so much more than you realize.
"...instructions, both printed and DVD, are easy to follow and have helpful suggestions and tips to help you along...." Read more
"...It was fun and interesting and relaxing in a meditative sort of way...." Read more
"...It is a simple concept and there are plenty of options that utilize the same basic design...." Read more
"...It's super informative and Sal Glesser shows you how to sharpen nearly every bladed implement imaginable...." Read more
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After several months of use, the Wüsthof sharpener put gouges in my knives. I had to take them to a professional to have them corrected. He told me that sharpeners like the one I used are the worst you can buy (and he should know, he's been professionally sharpening knives for over thirty years). I asked him if there's an inexpensive sharpener I could buy to keep my knives in shape. He recommended the Spyderco Sharpmaker. I bought one. And I like it.
PROS:
1. Most importantly, it works. A lot of people test the sharpness of their knives by cutting a piece of paper. I had several knives that couldn't pass that test. After sharpening with the Spyderco, they all pass the paper cutting test.
2. The Spyderco Sharpmaker isn't hard to use. Just hold the knife straight, and draw it downward on each side in a slicing motion. No special skill, practice, or technique is needed (like when using a whetstone).
3. It won't leave scratches on the sides of the knife. Maybe this is no big deal to you. But if you have some new knives that you want to keep looking new, it's annoying to discover that your sharpening system scratched up your knife. With the Spyderco, nothing comes in contact with the sides of the knife. There are no clamps that can leave marks. Nor are you required to lay the knife on its side, where it can pick up grit and get scratched. And unlike many electric knife sharpeners, there are no guides that can leave long horizontal scratches.
4. It has brass safety rods to keep you from getting cut.
5. Unlike some sharpening systems (or a whetstone), the Spyderco uses no oil or water.
6. It's made in the USA.
CONS:
1. You'll need to clean the stones periodically. They pick up metal particles from the knife. And if the stones are saturated with metal particles, they no longer work effectively. I clean mine using a Scotch-Brite pad, a little Ajax or Comet, and some water. Cleaning the stones doesn't take long. I can clean and dry all of the stones in the kit in less
than five minutes.
2. It doesn't have infinitely adjustable angles. For sharpening knives, the stones are set at either 30 degrees (15 degrees on each side), or 40 degrees (20 degrees on each side). I use the 40 degree setting for all of my kitchen knives.
3. This is not a "professional" guided sharpening system. If that's what your looking for, systems like the Edge Pro Apex, Wicked Edge, or KME would be a better choice. But those systems cost a lot more money.
SUMMARY: The Spyderco is a simple, inexpensive, sharpening system for home use. According to their manual, it will sharpen scissors (but I haven't used it for that purpose yet). The stones can also be used free-hand to sharpen garden tools, etc. But again, I've only used it so far to sharpen my kitchen knives.
If your knives are in really terrible condition (deep gouges, etc.), I recommend that you have them professionally sharpened. Once you get them back, take care of your knives and use the Spyderco to keep them in shape.
I spent the weekend sharpening 15-20 knives. I sharpened all kinds of knives; kitchen, bush, double sided, recurved, big, small, cheap and expensive. All of them ended up very sharp. If i can do it, so can you. As mentioned by several others, restoring a very dull or abused knife can be a long process. However, I have been very happy with the fact that this system actually WORKS!
The instructions, both printed and DVD, are easy to follow and have helpful suggestions and tips to help you along. I thought I would never bother to use the brass 'safety rods', wrong! Once I saw how sharp my knives had become, I did not want to accidentally slip off a stone and slice into the bone. Use 'em. Determining the correct angle is the only part of this whole system that requires a bit of extra thought. I think it was a YouTube video where somebody recommended using a Sharpy to mark a small line on the cutting edges of your blade before you begin. This helps you to determine if you should use the 30 or the 40 degree option. After a stroke or two, the dark line will either begin to evenly disappear on your entire edge, or only begin to disappear from the upper edge of the cutting surface. That would indicate that you need to switch to the other angle option.
Other than that, this system is completely intuitive. If you pay attention to holding your knife in a vertical position as you move down the stones, you really can't screw it up. I have not worked on any of the serrated knives that I own. Spyderco says these knives can be sharpened with this system/same stones. I can not wrap my head around running serrations down the critically smooth surface that I use to put a mirror finish on my smooth blades (no guts!). Perhaps in the future.
The case/storage container is very well designed, everything fits securely. I believe this will help me not to loose any of the components and help keep the stones unbroken.
I could have ordered a couple of nice Arkansas Whetstones for what I paid for the Sharpmaker; as a mater of fact, I already own a couple of really good ones. But I am too lazy or uncoordinated to learn how to use them properly, so they remain in a drawer, unused. The Sharpmaker gave me better than expected result from the very beginning . . . for me, it was worth the price. I recommend you seriously consider picking one up.
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Comme tous les amateurs de cuisine, j'ai une ribambelle d'accessoires d'affûtage, accumulés au fil du temps pour tenter en vain de trouver la perle rare. Je peux enfin m'en débarasser.
On peut argumenter que l'objet n'est pas donné, mais en contrepartie on fait l'économie de tous les autres accessoires d'affûtage qui ne marchent pas. Donc si on commence par celui-là, on y gagne probablement.
The first knife I sharpened was a cheap, yet brilliant, Victorinox pairing knife which had been slowly getting duller and duller for the past few months. Within 10 minutes it was razor sharp again and as good as new. With the included brass rods I never worried about cutting myself either.
The instructions come in DVD form and in a manual and are very easy to follow but I would definitely invest a few minutes paying close attention to them as I think it would be as easy to ruin a knife as it is to sharpen it. In a nutshell however you start with the brown stones in the 40 degree holes and run the blade, held perpendicular, down the edge of the stones 40 times (20 each side in turn). You then do the same again on the flat of the brown stones before moving on and repeating the same process on the white stones. The one tip that I cannot stress enough is to not let the tip of the knife run off the stones as this will quickly round the tip and you will have a time re-profiling again.
After building up a bit of confidence with the sharpening system I sharpened a few of my more expensive pocket knives and the results were just as impressive. All in all I would recommend this to anyone who wants to keep a few kitchen knives sharp to anyone with a keener interest in knives.
Está formada por 2 parejas de piedras compuestas de zafiro con distinto grano.
Son virtualmente irrayables. Aunque afiles cuchillos de sierra, la piedra ni se inmuta, la hoja metálica del cuchillo sí.
Viene con un manual en papel y vídeos en DVD sobre cómo afilar navajas, tijeras, sierras y otros objetos cortantes. Cada uno tiene un afilado específico que se logra colocando las piedras de una determinada manera.
Es un sistema muy ingenioso, eficaz y seguro. Muy contento en definitiva.