That's good to hear as I plan on getting one due to my lack of ability with sharpening.
Glad you like it. I have one I have used off/on for quite some time now. I have a set of the Ultra Fine stones but never used them as I like my blades with alittle bite!
Quote from: sir_mike on October 05, 2014, 06:42:28 AMGlad you like it. I have one I have used off/on for quite some time now. I have a set of the Ultra Fine stones but never used them as I like my blades with alittle bite! Are they NIB stones? Never used once?
If you need remove that much metal, I'd just skip diamond rod and get a 1x30 belt sander. I don't use the corners of the ceramic rods, they tend to have tiny chip/dents even brand new.
Quote from: jzmtl on October 06, 2014, 10:04:45 PMIf you need remove that much metal, I'd just skip diamond rod and get a 1x30 belt sander. I don't use the corners of the ceramic rods, they tend to have tiny chip/dents even brand new.I did notice a small chip on one of the fine stones on the sharpmaker. I will just have to avoid it.
I should of been more specific. I noticed the small chip because the blade was hanging up on it and it was when using the flats.
So whats the deal with cleaning the rods on the Sharpmaker?
Quote from: captain spaulding on October 06, 2014, 11:56:37 PMSo whats the deal with cleaning the rods on the Sharpmaker?The stones will load up fairly quick with metal shavings from the blade so use Bar Keeper's Friend (like Comet) and scrub them clean after use.You should see the white stones (Fine grit) getting black/dark and that is from the blade. It is harder to tell on the brown stones (Med grit) but it is there for sure!FYI - If your stones have chips in the corners or flats, you should contact Spyderco for a replacement. Mine do not have any chips!
Definitely see what they say. I just looked at mine under the scope and they have no chips.Really sucks that you're on such a bad run of defective products Cap. I would be pissed as well.
Well I just took my Dragonfly 2 to the sharpmaker and this time the results were not as good as when I sharpened my Svord. I do not know why I did not get as good of results. I even tried the sharpie trick to see exactly where the stone was hitting and it appeared to be sharpening correctly, but the end result was not as favorable. It did get it sharp, but not anywhere near what I want it to be.