Which sharpener to get...

BladeMaster · #1

Hi everyone! I'm new here, but I've been a Spyderco fan for some time.

However,I have a question about some of the knives. I have quite a few Spyderco knives and have noticed that the Calypso Jr. Lightweight and the Tim Wegner both say "Japan" when the rest of my Spydies say "Seki City, Japan". I'm curious as to why there is a diference.

Thanks in advance for the help!

BladeMaster · #2

Oooops!
I just noticed that the title of the topic is wrong. I was going to ask about which sharpener to get - the sharpmaker or pro file, but ended up asking the other question that was on my mind and forgot to change the title!
Answers to both questions would be great.
Sorry for the screw up!

vampyrewolf · #3

Welcome aboard.

I would recommend a 204 for sharpening.

I use a 2" section of Fine 204 rod for my serrations, and a DoubleStuff sharpener myself... plan to get a 204 soon for my growing number of spydies.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

sam the man.. · #4

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

Sam

have spydies will travel

Alan2112 · #5

Welcome to the forums Blademaster! Get the 204, I wish that I would have tried one sooner. I'll have to let Sal answer the other question, but I'll go out on a limb, and say they were made at different companies(one of whick is in Seki City). RKBA!

dePaul · #6

Hi BladeMaster and welcome!

Get the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker 204, this is the best sharpening system on the market regarding getting the best bang for your bucks.

It takes some time to learn how to sharpen correctly. However, once you´ve got it, you´ll never forget. And the result is great!

BTW, next year, the 204 will be available with a coarser, diamond coated stone. This one will speed up the initial sharpening and save a lot of time!

Spyderco Collectors Club Member #57

#7

Hi Blademaster, welcome to the forum.

Regarding the country of origin markings, different makers prefer to use different markings.

Regarding the sharpener, the 204 Sharpmaker is the easiest to use, the cleanest, the most versatile and the most bang for the buck, IMO.

If you are really going to be a blademaster, then sooner or later, you should learn to use a flat stone. It is a fun skill to develop. But, once you develop that skill, and I have, you will probably still use the 204 sharpmaker because of the above reeasons.

sal

vampyrewolf · #8

Hey, I've been using a flat stone since I was 5, way back 12 yrs ago... Been using the 204 at Cutting Edge for the last yr...

not even 1/2 the time, and it ends up nicely polished to boot using the 204.

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

BladeMaster · #9

Thanks for the input everyone. I'll definately be going with the 204 Sharpmaker. Actually, I'm very good at using flat stones. I've been collecting knives since I was in first grade, and sharpening on Arkansas stones for just about as long.I am now looking for a way to sharpen mr serrated Spydies. I don't have much experience with "V" shaped sharpeners, but the 204 seems very user friendly.

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