How are the Spyderco Sharpening sticks?

[Hexa-Tula]

I've been trying to strop my knives, but I just can't get the hang of it. What are your guys' opinion of the Spyderco sharpening sticks?

 

[tradertator]

The Sharpmaker is my favorite knife sharpener. I bought the diamond and fine stones for it, and haven't encountered much I can't get razor sharp.

 

[shootersix]

+1 best sharpner i have ever owned, cant say enough good about them, and i have tried them all!

they are idiot proof (not that you are...but i am)

 

[NathanJefferson]

Anyone know of a store that carries sharpmakers in the Indy area?

 

[indyjoe]

I purchased mine from Amazon. Also got the diamond sticks as well. Really help speed up re-profiling blades that are new to the system.

 

[NathanJefferson]

yeah, looks like i might go the amazon route, they seem to be just about the cheapest online...

Suggestions on good videos or tutorials on how to sharpen a knife properly?

 

[spencer rifle]

Got mine from a fellow INGO member. Sharpened all the Leathermen, camping knives and kitchen implements. Good stuff, and easy to use.

Mine came with a video (VHS, how quaint!) and a great instruction manual.

 

[indyjoe]

The system comes with a DVD giving you all you need to know to use it.

 

[Hexa-Tula]

I know a fellow INGO member that has one, and I was impressed. I'm really gonna have to search for a good deal on one.

 

[IndyGunworks]

I purchased mine from Amazon. Also got the diamond sticks as well. Really help speed up re-profiling blades that are new to the system.

Reprofiling? So would you use this on a blade like my esee junglas? Seems to me that the profile they put on it is what they believe to be the best, but i would have to change that if i were to use this system?

 

[grunt soldier]

the only way to really reprofile blades with the sharpmaker is if you get the diamond stones. they are expensive and wear out rather quickly. Indygun you should be ok running it on the sharpmakers at the 40 degree side. I'm pretty sure that's what they set it to at the factory or pretty close.

 

[buckstopshere]

Reprofiling? So would you use this on a blade like my esee junglas? Seems to me that the profile they put on it is what they believe to be the best, but i would have to change that if i were to use this system?

ESEE recommends on their website using the spyderco sharpmaker to keep their knives sharp ao you would be gtg with the junglas. The factory edge is 20degrees so use the 40degree side of the sharpmaker.

I started stropping just this week in conjunction with using the sharpmaker. Polishes the cutting edge and makes the knife insanely sharp.

 

[indyjoe]

Reprofiling? So would you use this on a blade like my esee junglas? Seems to me that the profile they put on it is what they believe to be the best, but i would have to change that if i were to use this system?

The system uses 30 degrees to knock down metal away from the edge, and 40 degrees to sharpen at the edge. I've had to take away the steel of a knife sharpened previously with a steep angle too far. Otherwise to takes forever to get the 40 degrees to a sharp edge, because you are taking of steel on a 1/16" swath.

 

[IndyGunworks]

ESEE recommends on their website using the spyderco sharpmaker to keep their knives sharp.

Got a link? I couldnt find it

 

[buckstopshere]

Got a link? I couldnt find it

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