204 or Native......AARRUUG&$#@ 204

[J Smith]

First of all let me say how hard it was to pass up another Spydie for the 204.I was not sure it would be worth the price.I got home about an hour ago and sharpened my Rookie ll on 30 degrees[unbelivably sharp for my first time with it]and touched up my native ll on 40 degrees.It only took about 10 min to make me not feel bad about making the native wait.This is got to be the best thing I have ever used no oil no water no mess no wife yelling about the smell less time spent getting the edge and I'm not even use to it yet. GREAT PRODUCT!!



Jeff

[Brandon]

Dam right. halfway to a Lum Chinese I broke down and got one. No regrets at all. Whenever I get enough to get the Lum its gonna stay sharp as **** just like the rest of my knives since then

[sam the man..]

good choice dude! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> The 204 is something no Spydernut can do without... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

have spydies will travel

[Kahz]

J Smith,

Wow! We were on a warp yesterday... <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> I bought a 204 after handling a Native, and feeling the temptation of buying the knife instead.

I can tell you, though, I am not one bit sorry I decided on the sharpener instead. If you own good knives, might as well have a good sharpener.

Kahz

"Never trust machinery more complicated than a knife and fork." -R.A.H.

[J Smith]

Kahz I hope you like yours as much as I like mine.I still have plans for the native about two weeks i hope,if I don't change my mind and get the CF dragonfly or the harpy.Don't have any use for a hawkbill but it just looks so cool I have to have one.

Jeff

[Kahz]

J Smith,

Oh, yes I do. My knives are sharp! It's an excellent investment.

The Native looks and feels like a fine piece. Also, that Harpy is wicked-looking, very cool. Nevertheless, I am still saving my pennies for my Howard Viele, probably for December. Lately I have acquired too many knives for my pocket's comfort, so I need to slow down a bit. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Show off your Native once you do purchase it!

Kahz

"Never trust machinery more complicated than a knife and fork." -R.A.H.

[J Smith]

Just got a native ll the only reason for the native is to have both versions.

Jeff

[Brandon]

There's that magic word again. the Harpy looks cool but is one **** of a work knife. It is definately my edc at work and is always my backup when i'm not at work.

Kahz the viele is an awesome knife. I'm having a hard time choosing between that and the Lum Chinese as my next and Last knife of the year. Most people wouldn't think it's too practical but if I do get the Viele i'm gonna get fully serrated. I love the way the Serrated blade looks on that knife i figure if I'm carrying that one i'll just have to carry a small plain edge around too to pick up any slack that the serrated can't handle. good thing I didn get that 204 cause i'm gonna need it with so many serrated blades

[akbell]

After reading all the above I ordered a Native C-41PS AND a 204MF! Got tired of doing it with flat stones and leather.

[thorin hammer]

My sister thinks I'm mad when I get out the 204 and pass my knife over the white stones 3 time on each side. I like to keep 'em sharp and I can tell when it starts to go dull. It is a lot easier than getting out the oil stone and going through all that.
The 204 is the best sharpener I have ever used.

Some laws permit, what honor dose not.

[Kahz]

Brandon,

I know, the Viele is too good to pass up. I want to get mine plain, tho. It has an "elegant" look most definitely.

Kahz

"Never trust machinery more complicated than a knife and fork." -R.A.H.

[sal]

Thanx much. We at Spyderco appreciate the positive input.

sal

[kraziekurtis]

Well after reading this thread I have decided to not get a Rescue Junior but instead replace it with a 204 sharpener <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[GlockDoc]

Hey Sal,

Just dug out a couple of old straight razors I have and ran them over the 204. White stones at 30 degrees. Just had a very refreshing shave. I guess the 204 does it all!

GD

"I just thought of something. What if this thing can read minds?" "He's gonna be real mad when he gets to me." THE THING

[GronK]

The 204 works great on knives with proper geometry, but too many otherwise fine knives are cut at 45-50 degrees. I have several of these out of circulation 'til we get the diamond rods!