SpyderEdge sharpening?

ofelas · #1

Can only use the Gatco Tri-Seps triangular 3" diamond/ceramic hone (it has two edge thicknesses for serrations).

My question is, what exactly is the best way to sharpen serrations? I can shave with any of my plain edged blades, but my Military is the first serrated edge I've owned...thanks in advance.
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pvr4 · #2

I recently bought a sharpmaker and I think it works wonders on serrations. My wife is actually happy with that purchase, since her favorite bread knife is so sharp now.

ofelas · #3

Yes, point taken, but as I stated in my initial post, I can ONLY use the Gatco Tri-Seps, unfortunately...
Any other suggestions? Thx.

pvr4 · #4

Didn't get that, sorry.

ofelas · #5

No problem, pvr4;
As far as the sharpmaker is concerned, do you push the serrations onto the sharpmaker or the other way around?
Take a quick look at the image link below, it shows the Gatco Tri-Seps cross-section.
Regards.

pvr4 · #6

I did four strokes pushing the serrations into the stone, then one on the other side and repeated that for a total of 40 strokes (pretty dull knife).

ofelas · #7

Thanks; just like any other serrated knife, then...

dialex · #8

I am also not sure if I use my 204 properly for SE. My Delica's big serrations look now a bit jagged, not smooth like they were from the factory.
How do you sharpen the big serrations? Do you slide the knife in a continuous move over the whole length of a serration or cover it with a few strokes, one near another?

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vampyrewolf · #9

when using the 204, I start with the base on the top of the rods, and pull the knife down and back, so the tip ends on the 204 base(should see my base).

I get the best results on my serrations by going a bit off and doing 3-5 strokes on the whites on the flats halfway though. same thing can be done with your gatco, just go to the flat after about 20 strokes, about 3-5, and then back to corners.

My cricket isn't going anywhere near my skin, I know what it's like(I take it swimming.

My se/frn endura will shave hair, but I also stropped the edge with a s0oelace(down each serration, loaded with CrO paste at 0.5micron).

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dialex · #10

A shoelace! Is it a leather one?

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vampyrewolf · #11

alex> one of the 2 layer ones from old hiking boots... the outside layer was frayed on one so we got a new set of laces and put the other in "the jar"(probably about 30 laces, all singles)... I stripped the outside layer off, getting a braided cotton core, oiled the sucker up(soaked in mineral oil about 30-45min), and rubbed it along the block of CrO(Veritas Green, 0.5 micron) to get it loaded.
Need to get another one ready sometime, lost the old one about 2-3 weeks back.
need to load my strop up again too.

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sc_rebel1957 · #12

I got my 204 used on a trade and didn't get the video.
From seeing these posts am I missing something?
I've always used it like you said Patrick starting at the top of the stones with the heel of the blade and I pull it lenghtwise towards me and down letting the serrations ride up and over and down into the valleys of the edge?
then work the burr off on the flats, I'm getting great results doing this! Ron

vampyrewolf · #13

ron> the vid takes the learning curve WAY down. I went from freehand to learning the rig and getting sharp knives in a week. I went back to freehand after, just use my 204 for serrations.

if you want really scary sharp serrations(like jabbing a finger touching them), run them a couple passes on the flats, about 1/4 pressure, then abck to the corners and a shoelace strop after.

my frn/se cricket is sharp enough that I only use my tip, afraid I'll use too much pressure with the curve and punch a serration through a tarp(only would take contact).

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druid · #14

I use a small diamond rod for my seriation, similar concept which you have. I use of FreeHand rod to blade mostly, I take my time in its real sharp each point on the seriation is like a little dagger needlepoint. Great if you a lot of time in your hands. I have the shop video and they show the 204 being used with a long pull stroke very similar to a kitchen steel and any plain edge. When in doubt take someone else's advice. I take my.

hydraulicman · #15

I have had the best results with sending it in to spyderco... just send it in you'll be happy with the results.

hope this helps hydraulicman

hydraulicman · #16

send it in to spyderco ... you will be happy with the results

hope this helps hydraulicman

ofelas · #17

Wow, loads of info...