Can the tri sharpener wear out?

[OutofGum]

The sharpener I had before this Spyderco one became smooth after I used it to sharpen about... 7 knives. It no longer works. Will this eventually happen with my tri sharpener? If so, how long does it take? Thanks!

[severedthumbs]

You have to clean it.

[JD Spydo]

I have had my 204 Sharpmaker for about 4 years now. I have used it fiercly on all kinds of knives ( big & small) and have really put it through a lot of punishment. Like the guy before me said " you have to clean it". Proper cleaning is the key to getting optimum performance out of it. Any commerical abrasive cleanser works pretty well. My favorite is Bar Keeper's Friend. I use a really cheap cleanser to get the worst of it off. Then I use a toothbrush with BKF and they come out like brand new. I clean mine after every 3 sharpenings. Some would say that would be overkill but I really have good results by using that regimen. :)

[John F Jensen]

OutofGum

If you purchased the 204 Sharpmaker it should have included an excellent video - well worth viewing.

If you don't have the video let us know - we can send you one for 5.00 and the shipping cost.

:)

[OutofGum]

Thanks for all the info. =) Glad to know that the sharpener will last for years. The other sharpener was from farberware, I don't think any amount of cleaning will make that one work again.

[mrd74]

I got my first sharpmaker in 1979 and it still works fine.So I would say no,they don't wear out,unless you drop them on a concrete floor.
Mike

[HoB]

According to the video, the grays can indeed wear out, they are probably sintered to an open structure. Should take you more than just a few years, but they are indeed considered consumable (you can buy new ones for about $15 a pair). The white ones are sintered to a closed structure and shouldn't wear out ever, again according to the video.

[MicronuT]

where can i find Bar Keepers Friend?

[JD Spydo]

where can i find Bar Keepers Friend?

Well "Micronut" I usually get it here in K. C. in the local grocery stores. You will find it with the cleaning supplies. They usually put it on the shelf right next to the AJAX & COMET. It is in a can just like an AJAX can. You can go to their website http://www.barkeepersfriend.com. Around here it is also in all the hardware stores. It is by far the best cleanser I have used on the stones. Like I said in the other posts I do the first round of cleaning with a very cheap generic brand cleanser to get the worst of the filings off. It will save you a lot of $$$ in the long run to do it that way. A lot of times I soak them in hot water before I clean them. :) :spyder: :)

[GarageBoy]

Wait, what farberware sharpener? Is it a pull through?

[OutofGum]

Nope, its like... a gray stick which is wide and thin with rounded edges. I've worn out the flat sides with sharpening and am now working on the edges.

[MicronuT]

thank you for the info

[Jon_USA]

I have been using the 204 now for 3 years and replaced only a white stick due to a drop onto the floor of my work area.

I have yet to see wear on the brown sticks, and I have sharpened at least one knife every day on the S 204.

Its the best thing I have used to put the edge on a knife.

[Blades]

Well I have had my 203 set for 9+ years. The edges were rounding on the brown stones, but it would still work.
Today I got a 204 set! WOOHOO!! Now I am ready to sharpen again. I don't know what I'll do with my 203. Maybe put it in my B.O.B. No telling.



Blades