Tri Angle 204MF Sharpener

Chances are you've heard it said a sharp knife is safer than a dull one. The people at Spyderco believe this quote originated from first hand experience and find it to be true. The Sharpmaker was Spyderco's first product, which they made and sold before getting into the knife business. It's true First we made things sharp, then we made sharp things.The Tri Angle Sharpmaker 204MF includes two sets of high alumina ceramic stones: A pair of medium grit brown 7 X 0.5 178mm X 13mm stones for aggressive sharpening and a set of fine white 7 X 0.5 178mm X 13mm stones for professional grade finishing. The stones are triangular for sharpening Plainedges on the flat sides and SpyderEdges serrations on the corners. A furrow running the length of each stone lets you sharpen pointed items like fishhooks, darts and awls. Included is a set of brass safety rods protecting the users hands while sharpening. All components snap into the self contained ABS plastic base and lid ready to travel with you. Die cut into the base are keyed slots and holes fitted for the stones. They accurately set the stone's sharpening angle at a 30deg 15deg each side or 40deg 20deg each side for knives and a 12.5deg scissor setting. Turn the base over, a channel lets you lay two stones side by side flat side up for use as a benchstone. The lid snaps halfway over the base creating a handhold for stability while you're sharpening. Included is a set of brass safety rods to protect the users hands while sharpening. Ceramic stones, like glass, will break if dropped handle carefully.Use them dry, without oil, water or lubricants. To clean: scrub stones with a plastic scouring pad and powered abrasive cleaner, let air dry. Also autoclave safe.