I have read lots of great reviews on the Sharp Maker.
Finally got one. Read the directions, saw the video, and wonder if I am doing something wrong. At each of the 4 steps in sharpeneing I have used as many as 60 strokes on each side of the blade. Don't seem to making much headway.
Any ideas? Anyone else have one of these?
Rod type sharpeners -- Spyderco Sharpmaker
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Patriot49
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Hawke
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Patriot49
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Stones--which ones?
Do you like Arkansas stones, or Water Stones, or another type?Hawke wrote:For me the rod sharpeners are used for quick touch-ups only. Butchers like em alot. To get the even degree edge and foundation, and the fine razor edge, I always use a few rocks of different corseness.
You cant beat em for that touch-up while doing a longer term cutting job with them.
I have been considering a soft Arkansas stone first and then try the rods again as a second step.
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Hawke
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My most used rocks..
Top double surface course(gray) medium(red)
bottom is a diamond rock
and middle is a very unique rock. I got it from a steam plant where I work when they were rebuilding a coal pulverizer machine. Its ceramic and has been rubbed fairly smooth by the coal going by. This creates heat too so in a way it may be heat tempered some. They line the inside with this ceramic. I got this small piece and rubbed one side real smooth with a the diamond rock and use the ceramic now for final smooth off of the edge. It will create a very smooth fine razor edge.
The best around Ive ever used is some Lansky style sharpener tho. It helps you keep the same angle very nicely.
