Design
It won’t be hard to get a hang of using it, neither to find storage space or easily carry it wherever you go, say hiking expeditions, for example, where you might be in need of quick edge resharpening to prepare a meal or get out of a sticky situation. It comes with an ABS plastic base and a lid that let you keep the components organized so that you won’t lose any of the pieces, and that makes storage easier and more convenient as well.
Check Price
Performance
There are no actual limitations to its use seeing how the set, which contains 2 sets of high-alumina ceramic stones, can actually be used on everything from flat to plain to serrated knives, as well as walls, punches, and fish darts.
The fine stones provide a professional edge finish, while the medium-grit pieces are suited for more difficult sharpening work on blades with advanced dullness. The keyed holes it features enable you to set accurate angles (30 or 40 degrees) for the sharpening process.
Specifications Sheet
|
| Stones |
2 x ceramic stones sets |
| Base material |
ABS plastic |
| Edge angle |
15 and 20 degrees |
| Safety rods |
Yes |
| Sharpening stages |
4 |
| Straight edge knife sharpening |
Yes |
| Serrated knife sharpening |
Yes |
| Warranty |
Lifetime |
Features and Accessories
Aside from the aforementioned pieces, it also includes a plastic base that is self-contained, a lid, and safety rods made of brass. As you are even provided with proper storage, you won’t have to worry that you might lose or misplace any part of the set.
Check Price
Ease of Use
There are 4 steps to go through when using it. During the first step, place the medium-grit stones with the corners facing each other in the keyed holes. By passing the blade against them, all the excess metal will be quickly eliminated due to their roughness.
Moving on to the second step, you must change the position of the medium-grit stones, making them face each other with their flat sides, and pass the blade against these surfaces a couple of times. During the third step, place the fine stones into the holes and have their corner sides facing each other. Simply rub the blade against these surfaces, and move on to the fourth step where you place the fine stones with their flat sides facing each other.
You must also pass the blade against these surfaces, and the knife is now good to use once again as it is sharpened. When you’re done using it, scrub the and let them air dry.
Warranty and Support
The lifetime warranty that Spyderco offers for it is proof enough of its quality and durability. Obviously, to enjoy this lifetime warranty and to benefit from having the product repaired or replaced free of charge, you have to make sure that the damage inflicted upon it isn’t a direct cause of misuse, otherwise, you void the warranty.
When it comes to support, you can rest assured knowing that no matter what question you have about operating it, the customer support department will gladly help you out. But we recommend that you read the manual and look at the instructional DVD that comes with it as any question you might have is probably already answered in one of them.
Pros & Cons
PROS |
CONS |
- 15-degree and 20-degree sharpening
- Works on straight-edge, as well as serrated knives
- Offers a professional edge finish
- Includes a useful instructional DVD
- Protected by a lifetime warranty
|
|
Conclusion
Spyderco is a humble story of success that gave birth to one of the best performing knife sharpeners out there, the 204MF. It is easy to use and works on all knife types, and what adds to its appeal even further is surely the lifetime warranty that accompanies it. Regardless of how you intend to use it, what you can rest assured of is that it will provide the expected results as it is usable for sharpening, as well as finishing work.
