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I own: Cold Steel, Microtech, Al Mar, SOG, Boker and Spyderco.

I refuse to limit myself to one single brand.

->koolstof from Belgium<-

I own: Cold Steel, Microtech, Al Mar, SOG, Boker and Spyderco.

I refuse to limit myself to one single brand.

->koolstof from Belgium<-

I own: Cold Steel, Microtech, Al Mar, SOG, Boker and Spyderco.

I refuse to limit myself to one single brand.

->koolstof from Belgium<-

Waw man, I tought, dzjees, what's the deal with those Spydie-nuts...? But now, I too can testify that they indeed do remarquable things.



Long story in brief (complete blah-blah on http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...highlight=video):



-Ordered 204 on Bestknives.com

-enclosed tape ...

I received my Sharpmaker from BestKnives...



The optional diamond rods were moose in the bug bow without any protection and what's more... The instructional video only shows distortion... perhaps it is because we use PAL over here (not very nice of BestKnives for not warning me).



What can there ...

I hear that they are really really fine gritted and offer quite some "polishing-action".



In that way, can they serve as a butcher's steel voor re-allining an edge?



Is stropping required after gently brushing these rods?





->koolstof from Belgium<-

No particular angle, was thinking out loud... If you put 2 wood blocks under the rightside of the table and then two at the lefside, as long as the 204 is excactly in "lenghtwise middle" it should copy the angles on both sides.

->koolstof from Belgium<-

serrations look nice

->koolstof from Belgium<-

-Al Mar SERE 2000 (excellent!)
-Cold steel Blacck Bear Classic
-SOG Seal
-SOG Multitool
-Boker ceramic folder/ titanium handle
-Microtech LCC D/A S90V
-Spyderco Howard Viele SE in VG-10 (my only Spydie... for now, that is)

-koolstof from Belgium:

-Al Mar SERE 2000

-koolstof from Belgium:

How did Spyderco get its name (It does sound nice, doesn't it...?).



I suppose it's a bug thing en the "co" is for company... But what have bugs to do with knives :-)



And why the letter "Y" in setad of the "I"?



Bye



-koolstof from Belgium:

I do not yet have a Spyderco sharpening system, however, I have ordered one (along with the diamond sticks ;-) ) but hear me out please.



From what I've heard I can make out that the 204 has 3 pre-set sharpening angles... But what if you want a bigger or smaller angle just this once...?



Well, I ...

I will buy a SpyderSharpener and I plan to use it... This seems, certain option to at least start of with and possibly stay a close partner to me and my knives.

Thank you.

-koolstof from Belgium: "a high-end blade will be worth its high purchase price in the end, if used and maintained properly ...

SpyderSystem seems to be thing for me.

I'm will buy this system shortly and try it out.
Actulally I'm looking forward to it.
I think that no collectioners should go without sharpening or at last do a proper effort.
By the way some reputated custom baldesmith even to find this system usefull. I can ...

SpyderEdge approved for purchase...

I believe that will this system a try since I find out even some noteworthy appreciate it. I suppose it's worth my try and I am rather enthousiastic.

Thanks to all, I needed your insights

-koolstof from Belgium: "a high-end blade will be worth its high ...

SpyderEdge approved for purchase...

I believe that will this system a try since I find out even some noteworthy appreciate it. I suppose it's worth my try and I am rather enthousiastic.

Thanks to all, I needed your insights

-koolstof from Belgium: "a high-end blade will be worth its high ...

Thanks for your valuable insights all!

-koolstof from Belgium: "a high-end blade will be worth its high purchase price in the end, if used and maintained properly, a good knife is irreplacable and beautifull, its simplicity is part of its effectiveness."-

Yes, I completely a agree with Mr. Shang Chi. Even the most highend blade needs a trained and skillfull hand to really shine. Hardware without decent control is of little real value to its owner. Thanks for the fresh input.

-koolstof from Belgium: "a high-end blade will be worth its high purchase ...

I'm really considdering to precisly formulate what I am looking for and if the big brands don't meet my needs close enough I think the best (not cheapest and fastest) option is to have one custom made. Still there remains one big question, who can I trust with this sensitive task?

-koolstof from ...

I find myself to be tempted by that sharpmaker, it seems "a musthave".

Does freehand/benchstone sharpening, when done appropiatly holds any added advantages. And are those advantages just optional or are they worth the risk screwing up ;-)
Thank you, I highly appreciate any reaction

-koolstof ...