the stones on The Gauntlet are really next level and easy to use, and so I would recommend the Gauntlet. What exactly is the difference between the two sharpeners? Tags: Sharpening Spyderco Gauntlet Spyderco Sharpmaker . Specifically, the harder (and generally more premium) steels like D2, 154CM, VG-10 and S30V are notably more difficult to sharpen.
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 ratings. H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. Those gauntlet rods remind me of the profile rods - I don't know how they compare, but I'd guess they were similarly versatile and felt good in the hand for guided sharpening.
Sharpmaker for me.
KNIFE Magazine is an oversized, full color, glossy print publication — 50% larger than a standard magazine and dedicated to serving collectors, knifemakers and other enthusiasts. They seem like a similar setup but the sharpmaker gives an additional angle option. The gauntlet only gives you 20. I was actually going to wait till the gauntlet was out so I could get one. Hey guys, I apologize if this has been talked about already. Spyderco Gauntlet Select - Easy-to-Use Knife Sharpener with Two Fine Ceramic Rods - 603F Visit the Spyderco Store. I have been using another brand and it works very well. I thought if giving the SM a try just for giggles. Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc. H. Clay Aalders. Now I see that I'm glad I didn't wait for the gauntlet. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. It works for 95% of my sharpening needs, and is relatively idiot proof.
(John Adams regarding the White House), SHARPEN IT LIKE YOU LOVE IT, USE IT LIKE YOU HATE IT. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives - spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor.
I caught a sharpmaker with CBN rods and ultra fine for a really good price. i might be wrong, but the gauntlet gave me vibes that it was meant for kitchen knives rather than harder use folders and such.
If the Gauntlet is fixed at 40 degrees, it's not for me, since I never use that angle on the Sharpmaker anymore, but think I'd prefer the gauntlet oval shaped rods. Sharpmaker vs Gauntlet. Worldwide Knifemaker Database and Directory, Knife Review Doug Ritter RSK Mk1-Gen2 by Hogue, What’s In Your Pocket? I'm happy with it. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. An average of 22 seconds longer was necessary to restore the edge on blunt knives, but they proved worth it, by providing much better sharpness (+20%) compared to the knives which were sharpened with the Lansky system. What are the differences and advantages and disadvantages of these two sharpeners?
Spyderco Sharpmaker Review – Final Thoughts. Postby Doc Dan » Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:22 am, Postby JacksonKnives » Thu Sep 05, 2019 9:59 am, Postby Evil D » Thu Sep 05, 2019 11:23 am, Postby kwselke » Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:41 pm, Postby GarageBoy » Thu Sep 05, 2019 4:51 pm, Postby JD Spydo » Fri Sep 06, 2019 3:51 am, Postby Doc Dan » Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:22 am, Postby kwselke » Fri Sep 06, 2019 3:58 pm, Postby JD Spydo » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:01 pm, Postby defenestrate » Wed Dec 18, 2019 8:29 pm, Postby ChrisinHove » Thu Dec 19, 2019 5:47 am, Users browsing this forum: Ankerson, Bing [Bot], Featherblade, jensh, Ratamaque and 15 guests. Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc. Which do y’all prefer? This is where the Sharpmaker really comes into its own.
So it is easier and quicker for the average user. If you are new to the world of sharpening or are just looking for a simple kit that can take you from dull to sharp in minutes, I can safely recommend the Sharpmaker. But maybe it was just intended to be a simple unit that the average housewife could use for kitchen knives. I'm worried about the cateye rods and pointy tips. Any comparison I could make would be pure speculation. Required fields are marked *. To me it would have made more sense to modify the 204 Sharpmaker rather than introduce this unit. i’ve tried a few other sharpening systems and i really like the sharpmaker. Price: $56.00 & FREE Returns Return this item for free. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. Still the system against which I judge all others and the easiest unit I have found for sharpening serrations. I want more angles not less.