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The '''203DS Diamond Speed Sleeves''' is a metal sleeve covered in (industrial)diamond particles that can be fitted over a Spyderco ceramic rod for the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker, and then becomes a coarse grit sharpening rod for radidly shaping edges or to quickly remove metal. 

==Appearance in catalogs==

The 203DS Diamond Speed Sleeves appeared in the following catalogs:
* 1986 Spyderco Product Guide
* 1990 Spyderco Product Guide
* 1993 Spyderco Product Guide
* 1994 Spyderco Product Guide
* 1997 Spyderco Product Guide

==Designer==


==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==

* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=11136 Sharpmaker Diamond Sleeves], posted by forum member ''fishwatcher''.
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5898 Diamond sleeves...an older style], posted by forum member ''Jeff/1911''.
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=5550 old style diamond sleeves for sharpmaker], posted by forum member ''Jeff/1911''.

==Information from the Spyderco catalog==

'''203DS Diamond Speed Sleeves'''

''Speed sleeves'' - One pair of Diamond Coated Sleeves for Tri-Angle Sharpmaker.''<ref name="1986 Spyderco Product Guide">From the 1986 Spyderco Product Guide.</ref>

''Designed exclusively for serious steel removal, the diamond-coated Speed Sleeves accommodate sharpening tasks that require an ultra-abrasive surface. The sleeves, which are ideal for restoring excessively worn edges and work only with the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker system, may be purchased either alone (203DS) or with the Sharpmaker (203DX). To use, simply slip the sleeves over the fine grit stones and add a few drops of water for optimal efficiency.''<ref name="1997 Spyderco Product Guide">From the 1997 Spyderco Product Guide.</ref>

==Variations==


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|valign="top" |203DS
|valign="top" |1986 - 1997 
|valign="top" |$29.95 (1986), $36,95 (1994)
|valign="top" |A pair of 203DS Diamond Speed Sleeves was included with the 203DX Tri-Angle Sharpmaker
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==Most collectible variation==

Any 203DS Diamond Speed Sleeves in good condition in the original packaging, would be considered a collectible.

===Questions regarding collecting the 203DS===

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==References==

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== Pictures ==
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|[[Image:203DS.jpg|left|thumb|300px|A pair of 203DS Diamond Speed Sleeves, from the 1990 Spyderco Product Guide..]]
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==Related==


==Categories==

[[Category:Sharpening Tools]]