First Spyderco made things sharp, then they made sharp things. As Spyderco’s very first product, the Spyderco Sharpmaker aka the Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker paved the way for what we know as Spyderco today, and it continues to be a legendary sharpener/sharpening system. The system comes with two sets of high alumina ceramic stones, two medium-grit stones for aggressive sharpening, and a set of very fine stones for professional grade finishing. The sharpmaker also comes with an instructional DVD. Spyderco sells the Triangle Sharpmaker for for about $80+shipping but we found it at BladeCrazy for just $53. Two thumbs up to Spyderco for making such a legendary sharpening product.
Archive for February, 2008
The most important consideration is the blade’s edge. If you’ve got a sheath, you should always use it. Kitchen knives can be stored in wooden blocks or on magnets. Pocket knives will maintain their edges better then most, but it might be a good idea to store your coins and keys in one pocket and your knife in another. If you’re storing several knives, be sure to put them in a place where they’re not going to bounce into one another. Be particularly careful with knives that do not have stainless steel edges. They’re far more prone to corrosion than stainless steel blades, and you’re going to want to clean and/or use your non-stainless steel blades on a regular basis.
