 "Easy and effective." | 2008-01-19 |
| - Reviewed By jrichmond27 |
| I have had other sharpeners, from plain stones to sharpening jigs, but this sharpening system works far better, and faster. I like the way all the parts fit together into a nice storage case, but really the most important part is how well the knives come out. Razor sharp, easy. |
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| "Beauty In Simplicity" | 2008-01-15 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3B0I5S197ZPP6 |
| The Sharpmaker is well named. I have tried very hard to make my Lansky Deluxe system work but only got fair results at best. I used the Sharpmaker on a knife I had very carefully sharpened on the Lansky and saw an immediate and profound improvement. I am an engineer and was drawn to the Lansky angle control system believing that I would have best control with this system. However, in practice, the Sharpmaker gives outstanding results quickly and easily. You literally will be able to get your knives sharper than when they were new and unused. Very few products deliver on the level of the Sharpmaker. Great product. Sharpens more than just knives as well. Watch the DVD as soon as you get it. Then you'll want to sharpen everything in the house. You'll be hooked. |
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| "Fantastic value" | 2008-01-07 |
| - Reviewed By irishneil |
I bought the Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker last month and could not be more pleased with the results. Like most people I have many kitchen, utility, camping knives that have grown dull over the years. I've tried using regular sharpening stones in the past but the results were always unsatisfactory.
The Sharpmaker is an excellent system no matter what your experience or background in sharpening. The product comes with both a helpful instructional DVD and an instruction book. I used both and within 10 minutes of viewing the DVD I was sharpening knives like a pro. This system will literally sharpen anything including knives, scissors, darts (their points), fishing hooks, you name it.
The key to its usability is that you just have to hold the knife straight up-and-down. You do not have to try and hold it at a difficult angle. Who can hold a knife at a 40-degree angle? But holding a knife vertically is much easier to do and results in a uniformly razor sharp edge.
I rarely post reviews but this product is so good (and so affordable) that every household should have this kit. Really, anyone can use this tool to make razor sharp edges on their knives. |
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| "This is a must have!" | 2007-09-03 |
| - Reviewed By forsyth215 |
If you own knives, this is a must have. Very easy to use, will bring even old, abused knives quickly into sharper than new condition.
It uses a very logical four-step process using two different positions on two different types of sharpening stones (medium and fine) to methodically bring your blade to a razor edge. No mess, no water, no oil. Requires no special skill. Nothing else is needed. The stones in the kit will last nearly forever.
The kit has a convenient, almost pocket-sized, carrying case that also serves as a set up stand for the sharpening stones. The set up stand puts the stones at the correct angles for sharpening and also has some safety bars to protect your hand from any unfortunate incidents with a very sharp knife.
All you have to do is draw the knife straight down while pulling back. That's all there is to it! I've never sharpened knives before. I set up this kit in a few minutes and within another few minutes sharpened up an old buck knife that I had for many years to a razor edge.
Without a kit like this, it requires a great deal of skill, acquired over many years, to sharpen knives using sharpening stones. The angle in sharpening is everything. This kit removes the necessity for any special skill by using a very smart and simple setup stand that positions everything exactly how it needs to be.
And, it comes with a DVD that gives you some history on the skill/craft of knife sharpening and then very clearly walks you through the set up and use of the Sharpmaker kit and shows you how to sharpen knives, scissors, and virtually anything else that has a cutting edge to it.
A great, simple, knife sharpening tool for any knife, not just the Spyderco knives.
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| "Worth the money" | 2007-08-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2528TWK6VNUCI |
| I've tried at least a half-dozen cheaper sharpening gadgets over the years, put off by the Spyderco's higher price tag. I should have spent the money sooner - it is as easy to use, more versatile, and more effective than any other gadget I've tried. If, like me, you have trouble getting a fine edge with whetstones this is the best gadget out there. The standard rods put the best edge I've ever achieved on my knives, but if you really want to shave with your blades invest in the Ultrafine rods, sold seperately. |
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 "I hate to be the stick in the mud here..." | 2007-07-11 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1SFLEUF7MTOH8 |
| I got my Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker Kit a few days ago. I watched the DVD, and then set out to make the world a sharper place. First, I sharpened my little Buck folding knife. Came out wicked sharp in no time. Then I went and got the Henkels Chef's and boning knives from the kitchen. Now, these two knives had gotten far more dull than they should have. The wife has been using them and she just isn't that particular about sharp cutlery. I tried the Chef's knife first. It soon became clear that the little folding Buck knife was going to be a piece of cake in comparison. I went through the entire process. Results were not impressive. Wouldn't even cut paper. Went through the process again...two more times. Never came around. Okay, I'm a little disappointed at this juncture, but decide to try the boning knife. Same sad story. If I hadn't had such good luck with the first knife, I'd be questioning my technique, but I'm doing it exactly as the DVD suggests. Not being one to give up so easily, I'll try again eventually, but at this point, I'm not real impressed. |
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