- Is the Sharpmaker good for a beginner?
- Yes. The base holds the rods at a fixed 20 degrees per side, so you only need to keep the blade vertical as you draw it down. Most people get a usable edge after a little practice.
- Does it work on serrated knives?
- It is built for plain edges, but the corners of the rods let you touch up serrations one scallop at a time. Full serrated sharpening is slower than on a plain edge.
- Do I need oil or water?
- No. The ceramic rods are used dry. Clean them with an abrasive pad or scouring powder when they load up with metal.
- Can I change the sharpening angle?
- No. The slots are set at 20 degrees per side, or 40 degrees included. There is no adjustment for other bevels.
- What comes in the box?
- The base, a set of medium brown rods and a set of fine white rods, plus safety rods and printed instructions.
- How does it compare with a clamp-style guided sharpener?
- The Sharpmaker is simpler and needs no clamping, but a clamp system holds the blade at a fixed angle for you and handles reprofiling faster. The Sharpmaker is better for quick touch-ups.
- Where is the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker cheapest?
- At B&H Photo-Video Audio, for $77.39, 19% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Spyderco Tri-Angle Sharpmaker?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including B&H Photo-Video Audio, Walmart, Sharpening Supplies, Rescue Essentials, KnifeCenter.