Anyone here have experience with and/or use a Spyderco Sharpmaker?

Well, I recently decided to try one out in my search for an economical, PORTABLE, and easy to use sharpening system. For reference, I own / have owned an EdgePro, Lansky, Belt sander, Paper wheels....now the Sharpmaker. EdgePro was too involved, Lanksy was hit or miss, Sander / Paper wheels can't go with me anywhere...although they do a great job convexing the edge. My problem with convexed edges is that I'm a moron...and I couldn't keep them sharp (ie: haven't dedicated the time to perfect the art behind them)

First impression...WOW, what a system! Not complex...very simple, utilitarian design. Not a lot of options. Nothing to really think about. I sharpened an old crappy knife first...just to see if it was really all that easy / fast. Presto, sharp old fart. I was so confident after that...that I just grabbed my SS4 and gave it a whirl. WOWZERS...my SS4 is the sharpest its ever been now. It actually took me a bit, as I had to reprofile the edge (one side was way off from the factory)...but it turned out great!

I can't think of a simpler system / setup. I resharpened my 340 after the SS4. It's ready for deer season now. Sharpened my PM2, Sharpened my CRK Insigno, I couldn't stop sharpening things.

Very pleased. I don't know if it would be a good system for larger blades (tbd...), but it is great for the smaller SYKCO's in my portfolio.

So, looking for a small, portable, affordable, quick and easy solution to sharpening your SYKCO's. Consider the Sharpmaker.

What else do you guys use?

I have several methods as well; lately I have been using a water-stone. I seem to recall that Eric Isaacson liked the Sharpmaker too.

For me it is a Smith's course 6 inch diamond hone Patty bought for me over 15 years ago. Then I usually finish up lightly on a DMT 4 inch folding hone and I'm done. I don't go for a mirror edge, just a good grabby edge that cuts well.

I might have to check into the sharpmaker. I'm looking for something like that too. Thanks Ishi.

Oh and I forgot to say I usually only use the spyderco course ceramic hone (8 inch model) instead of the Smith's diamond unless it's really got a bad edge.

I use to use mine a lot. Its a good system.

Another Sharpmaker user here. Easy peasy and sharp as can be in no time.

The sharpmaker is pretty easy, although I wish I could do it as smooth as Sal does in the DVD. Its like effortless for that guy.

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MM - I felt pretty clumsy using it for the first few knives...but even then, the edge was pretty darn perfect on the knives.

Has anyone ever screwed up an edge using a sharpmaker? I don't know if you could.

Did you watch the DVD, Max? I haven't seen it myself, but I heard it was pretty funny. Similar to an infomercial.

I've been meaning to pick one up. I have a guided system that is a bit more complicated than the sharpmaker. Maybe after Christmas....

I have not seen the DVD, Adam. I watched one youtube, then just went for it. So simple it's scary.

I was in the garage earlier...probably gonna toss my paper wheels / HF belt sander. You want them, by chance?

Sent you a pm.

Great bunch of Dogs here. There's a special place reserved on the porch for Dogs like Max. Thank you, brother.

Is it as easy/easier than the Lansky? After messing up the edge on my para 2 for the 2nd time by sharpening free hand, I started using the lansky and have done better in general. Not shaving sharp, but better than free hand.