Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I imagine many on this forum use a Sharpmaker.
But is that all? Do you use something else* as well as the Sharpmaker? If so, what and why?
Do you find you use the SM as a part of a wider sharpening routine, have you 'outgrown' the SM, or has the SM meant you stopped using other sharpening systems?
*For the sake of argument, I'm including the Diamond/CBN and the Ultra Fine stones for the SM in the 'something else' group.
But is that all? Do you use something else* as well as the Sharpmaker? If so, what and why?
Do you find you use the SM as a part of a wider sharpening routine, have you 'outgrown' the SM, or has the SM meant you stopped using other sharpening systems?
*For the sake of argument, I'm including the Diamond/CBN and the Ultra Fine stones for the SM in the 'something else' group.
- Larry_Mott
- Member
- Posts: 2589
- Joined: Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:00 am
- Location: Helsingborg, Sweden
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I bought a KME system for setting a good symmetric edge but i maintain it with the S.M.
"Life is fragile - we should take better care of each other, and ourselves - every day!"
//Eva Mott 1941 - 2019. R.I.P.
//Eva Mott 1941 - 2019. R.I.P.
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
Good plan. Do you use just the standard SM stones, or have you pimped it out with the Ultras?Larry_Mott wrote:I bought a KME system for setting a good symmetric edge but i maintain it with the S.M.
- TriggerThumb
- Member
- Posts: 137
- Joined: Tue Jan 09, 2018 4:56 pm
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I don't know a ton about sharpening, but I just ordered some dmt mini hones to try out. You get 3 continuous diamond surfaces in course, fine, and extra fine for under $20. Seems like a steal to maintain a good working ege on the high hrc super steels if you can maintain the appropriate angle.
Our truest life is when we are in dreams awake.
-Henry David Thoreau
-Henry David Thoreau
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I do all my reprofiling and edge repair with DMT diamond bench stones. I couldn't imagine using the sharpmaker for that, it'd take forever!
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
While I have a set of Norton bench stones, I mostly use an Edge Pro for heavy lifting and touch ups with the sharp maker.
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I use my Edge Pro for knives that need re-profiled or have significant chips. (Usually brought to me by family or friends) Once fixed I give them the friendly "talk" about taking care of their knives. I use my Sharpmaker for routine maintenance and "fine tuning". Probably never "outgrow" the SM. Sort of relaxing, spending time keeping the edge. :spyder:
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
Edge Pro for reprofiling, Dremel for stropping serrations.
All SE all the time since 2017
~David
~David
- xceptnl
- Member
- Posts: 8594
- Joined: Mon Feb 21, 2011 7:48 pm
- Location: Tobacco Country, Virginia
- Contact:
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
In order of importance:
Spyderco Benchstones (M,F,UF)
Spyderco 701 profiles (M,F)
Spyderco double-sided pocketstone
DMT benchstones
DMT aligner
Spyderco Benchstones (M,F,UF)
Spyderco 701 profiles (M,F)
Spyderco double-sided pocketstone
DMT benchstones
DMT aligner
*Landon*sal wrote: .... even today, we design a knife from the edge out!
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
Sm with cbn rods mostly. Recently got an edge pro but have not had the time to mess around with it yet.
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I used a Sharpmaker exclusively for a long time. I was basically just using it to touch up the knives I had using the 20° side. Not long ago I bought some Moldmaster stones that I clipped to the SM rods. Those greatly increased the functionality of the SM for me. I was even able to reprofile with them but it was still a lot of work. So a couple months ago I bought a Hapstone V7 to do the heavy work and polish bevels. I still use the SM for touch ups and adding a microbevel after reprofiling.
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most!
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
Unless it’s serrated or a recurve I do everything on sandpaper on a granite tile. I have wet/dry sandpaper from 100 grit to 5000 grit.
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I’ve got dozens of stones and hone steels and I am fairly proficient at sharpening by hand. Once I bought an Edge Pro, added diamond stones and 2300 & 4000 grit wet stones, it is mostly what I use now. Never owned a sharpmaker, but have used one - works well.
David
David
- The Deacon
- Member
- Posts: 25717
- Joined: Fri Sep 24, 2004 10:33 am
- Location: Upstate SC, USA
- Contact:
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
Almost all my carry folders and kitchen knives are PE and I sharpen them freehand with DMT diamond whetstones. I do own a Sharpmaker, but only ever use it to sharpen serrated blades, mostly a K05 Utility.
Paul
My Personal Website ---- Beginners Guide to Spyderco Collecting ---- Spydiewiki
Deplorable :p
WTC # 1458 - 1504 - 1508 - Never Forget, Never Forgive!
My Personal Website ---- Beginners Guide to Spyderco Collecting ---- Spydiewiki
Deplorable :p
WTC # 1458 - 1504 - 1508 - Never Forget, Never Forgive!
- dj moonbat
- Member
- Posts: 1488
- Joined: Sat Mar 27, 2010 11:58 am
- Location: Sunny SoCal
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I like to set and refine a primary bevel a few degrees below 30, or a few degrees below 40, and do periodic touchup on the microbevel with the Sharpmaker. I like using an Edge Pro clone for that first step.
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
Why did you choose HApstone over EdgePro?Sharp Guy wrote:a couple months ago I bought a Hapstone V7
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
WE sport&field for reprofiling
Sharpmaker for maintaining microbevel
Sharpmaker for maintaining microbevel
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
- Larry_Mott
- Member
- Posts: 2589
- Joined: Tue Jul 14, 2015 5:00 am
- Location: Helsingborg, Sweden
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
Just the standard kit. Although I have a strop too with "Smurf poo" compound on the flesh side. :)Snorky wrote:Good plan. Do you use just the standard SM stones, or have you pimped it out with the Ultras?Larry_Mott wrote:I bought a KME system for setting a good symmetric edge but i maintain it with the S.M.
"Life is fragile - we should take better care of each other, and ourselves - every day!"
//Eva Mott 1941 - 2019. R.I.P.
//Eva Mott 1941 - 2019. R.I.P.
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I like the upgrades the Hapstone offers over the EP. I really like that I can use a wide variety of stones.bh49 wrote:Why did you choose HApstone over EdgePro?
Of all the things I've lost I miss my mind the most!
Re: Sharpmaker - what else do you use?
I have a SharpMaker as well as Diamond and UF rods and I probably don't use it as often as I should. :rolleyes:
I have a few Lansky's I haven't used in a while as well and a Hapstone Pro I use to set bevels and I generally maintain edges with simple leather and sometimes balsa wood strops. :)
I have a few Lansky's I haven't used in a while as well and a Hapstone Pro I use to set bevels and I generally maintain edges with simple leather and sometimes balsa wood strops. :)
A day without laughter is a day wasted. ~ Charlie Chaplin