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	The 105M Fold-A-Vee appeared in the following catalogs:		The 105M Fold-A-Vee appeared in the following catalogs:
	* 1986 Spyderco Product Guide
	* 1990 Spyderco Product Guide		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kshw_M9gPA_2A2QwKKWRUvGszIXMZQ4P/view?usp=drive_link 1986 Spyderco Product Guide]
			* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sASXXWcNK4LWpYbrbVZ7Sd_A2Mbm2XSg/view?usp=drive_link 1990 Spyderco Product Guide]

	==Designer==		==Designer==

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	'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''		'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''

	''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions">From the 105M instructions, as seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...].</ref>		''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit.'' <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions">From the 105M instructions, as seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...].</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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	==Designer==		==Designer==
	[[Sal]] ~~Glesser~~		[[Sal Glesser]]

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

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Information from the Spyderco catalog

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	'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''		'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''

	''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions">, seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...].</ref>		''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions">From the 105M instructions, as seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...].</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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	'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''		'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''

	''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions", seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...].</ref>		''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions">, seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...].</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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	'''Spyderco's specialty ceramic sharpeners:'''		'''Spyderco's specialty ceramic sharpeners:'''

	''The extreme hardness of ceramic abrasives (9.2 MOHS) makes them ideal for cutting hardened and tempered metal. The uniform molecular structure provides a predictable "scratch pattern" and the surface exhibits excellent wear characteristics. No lubrication is required, which makes ceramics perfect for sterile and sanitary applications. Simple clean-up is achieved with common cleanser and a non-metallic pad such as a SCOTCH-BRITE®.<ref name="1990 Spyderco Product Guide">From the 1990 Spyderco ~~Prduct~~ Guide.</ref>		''The extreme hardness of ceramic abrasives (9.2 MOHS) makes them ideal for cutting hardened and tempered metal. The uniform molecular structure provides a predictable "scratch pattern" and the surface exhibits excellent wear characteristics. No lubrication is required, which makes ceramics perfect for sterile and sanitary applications. Simple clean-up is achieved with common cleanser and a non-metallic pad such as a SCOTCH-BRITE®.<ref name="1990 Spyderco Product Guide">From the 1990 Spyderco Product Guide.</ref>

	'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''		'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''

	''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions, seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...]".</ref>		''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions", seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...].</ref>

	==Variations==		==Variations==

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	'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''		'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''

	''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions, seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...].</ref>		''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions, seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...]".</ref>


	==Variations==		==Variations==

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The '''105M Fold-A-Vee''' is a (folding) compact sharpening kit suitable for maintaining knives and many other edged tools.

==Appearance in catalogs==

The 105M Fold-A-Vee appeared in the following catalogs:
* 1986 Spyderco Product Guide
* 1990 Spyderco Product Guide

==Designer==
[[Sal]] Glesser

==History, mentionings from the forums etc.==
* [https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=87028 Early Sharpmaker], this discussion mentions some of the history of the design and production of the 105 as well as photos, with input from [[Sal]] Glesser. It also mentions that the design patent was sold to Lansky Sharpeners.Posted by forum member ''The CoPilot''.

==Information from the Spyderco catalog==

'''Spyderco's specialty ceramic sharpeners:'''

''The extreme hardness of ceramic abrasives (9.2 MOHS) makes them ideal for cutting hardened and tempered metal. The uniform molecular structure provides a predictable "scratch pattern" and the surface exhibits excellent wear characteristics. No lubrication is required, which makes ceramics perfect for sterile and sanitary applications. Simple clean-up is achieved with common cleanser and a non-metallic pad such as a SCOTCH-BRITE®.<ref name="1990 Spyderco Product Guide">From the 1990 Spyderco Prduct Guide.</ref>

'''Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker'''

''The Fold-A-Vee Sharpmaker™ is designed to provide a Simple, Effective, Safe sharpening tool while working in the field. Spyderco's many years of experience with sharpening systems, Crock-Sticks®, Tri-Angle Sharpmakers™, and ceramic stones have shown us the need to build this portable unit. <ref name="From the 105M Fold-A-Vee instructions, seen in a photo in the BladeForums.com discussion thread: [https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/fold-a-vee.145417/ Fold- A- Vee...].</ref>

==Variations==

The 105M Fold-A-Vee featured a:
* lexan frame
* 2 medium grit ceramic rods
* leather carrying case
* instructions

{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[MSRP]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
|-
|valign="top" |105M
|valign="top" |1970s - 1990
|valign="top" |$15.95 (1986)
|valign="top" |The size of the sharpening rods are 5" x 1/4"
|}

==Most collectible variation==

Any 105M Fold-A-Vee sharpener in good condition with all of its parts and accessories and original packaging, would be considered a collectible.

===Questions regarding collecting the 105M===

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:

Questions with an answer:

==References==

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== Pictures ==
{|
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|[[Image:105M.jpg|left|The 105M Fold-A-Vee as shown in the 1990 Spyderco Product Guide.]]
|}

==Related==

==Categories==

[[Category:Knives]]
[[Category:Folding knives]]
[[Category:ClipIts]]

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	==Categories==		==Categories==

	[[Category:~~Knives]]~~		[[Category:Sharpening Tools]]
	~~[[Category:Folding knives]]~~
	~~[[Category:ClipIts~~]]