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'''Tri-Angle Sharpmaker 203'''
'''Tri-Angle Sharpmaker 203'''


''Spyderco's first cutlery product, the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker enables even the inexperienced to attain professional sharpening results with ease. The stones measure 7" in length and are formed in a unique triangular shape to hone both serrated and plain edges. Each stone incorporates a groove for sharpening pointed objects such as fish hooks and darts (see diagram). When the stones are placed in the keyed holes on the ABS injection-molded base and a simple slicing motion is used, the Sharpmaker provide s for effective angle control when sharpening knives. The stones can be set at 20 degrees for a 40degrees knife bevel, at 12.5 degrees (scissors angle), or at 0 degrees (flat angle) to accommodate virtually any sharpening task. The medium and fine grit stones may be purchased sep arately or as part of a set. Each of the five set options includes brass rods that protect the user's hand during sharpening and a detailed instruction manual. '' <ref>From the 202M instructions, as seen in a photo in the Spyderco.com discussion thread: [http://web.archive.org/web/19980529094143/http://www.spyderco.com/knife/cat_sh203.html archived on 29 May 1998].</ref>
''Spyderco's first cutlery product, the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker enables even the inexperienced to attain professional sharpening results with ease. The stones measure 7" in length and are formed in a unique triangular shape to hone both serrated and plain edges. Each stone incorporates a groove for sharpening pointed objects such as fish hooks and darts (see diagram). When the stones are placed in the keyed holes on the ABS injection-molded base and a simple slicing motion is used, the Sharpmaker provide s for effective angle control when sharpening knives. The stones can be set at 20 degrees for a 40degrees knife bevel, at 12.5 degrees (scissors angle), or at 0 degrees (flat angle) to accommodate virtually any sharpening task. The medium and fine grit stones may be purchased sep arately or as part of a set. Each of the five set options includes brass rods that protect the user's hand during sharpening and a detailed instruction manual. '' <ref>From the Spyderco.com website,[http://web.archive.org/web/19980529094143/http://www.spyderco.com/knife/cat_sh203.html archived on 29 May 1998].</ref>


==Variations==
==Variations==

Revision as of 20:24, 5 July 2021

The 203MFC/MF/M/F/DX Tri-Angle Sharpmaker is a sharpening kit suitable for maintaining knives and many other edged tools.

Appearance in catalogs

The 203MFC/MF/M/F/DX Tri-Angle Sharpmaker 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

Sal Glesser


History, mentionings from the forums etc.

Some information from Sal Glesser posted on the BladeForums:

The 201 was narrow, no flairs at the bottom, 40 degrees angle only, 2 brass safety guards. We realized early on that it was too narrow and added flanges on the front half for greater support which was the 202.[1]

The blue base 202 was only sold in Hawaii. It was an marketing experiment. Sold with blue stones. I believe we made about 500 of them.[2]

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

Tri-Angle Sharpmaker 203

Spyderco's first cutlery product, the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker enables even the inexperienced to attain professional sharpening results with ease. The stones measure 7" in length and are formed in a unique triangular shape to hone both serrated and plain edges. Each stone incorporates a groove for sharpening pointed objects such as fish hooks and darts (see diagram). When the stones are placed in the keyed holes on the ABS injection-molded base and a simple slicing motion is used, the Sharpmaker provide s for effective angle control when sharpening knives. The stones can be set at 20 degrees for a 40degrees knife bevel, at 12.5 degrees (scissors angle), or at 0 degrees (flat angle) to accommodate virtually any sharpening task. The medium and fine grit stones may be purchased sep arately or as part of a set. Each of the five set options includes brass rods that protect the user's hand during sharpening and a detailed instruction manual. [3]

Variations

The 203MFC/MF/M/F/DX Tri-Angle Sharpmaker featured a:

  • base
  • 40 degree angle only
  • 2 brass safety guards
  • printed instruction booklet
  • sleeve-type case to hold the complete 202MF kit


SKU From/To MSRP Note
203MFC/MF/M/F/DXDX 1978 - ...

Most collectible variation

Any 203MFC/MF/M/F/DX Tri-Angle Sharpmaker in good condition with all of its parts and accessories and original packaging, would be considered a collectible.

Questions regarding collecting the 203MFC/MF/M/F/DX

Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:


Questions with an answer:

References

  1. ↑ The entire thread containing Mr. Glesser's comment can be found here.
  2. ↑ The entire thread containing Mr. Glesser's comment can be found here.
  3. ↑ From the Spyderco.com website,archived on 29 May 1998.


Pictures

The 202MF Tri-Angle Sharpmaker, as posted by Spyderco forum member SkySaw in the discussion thread Sharpmaker model #202 update question from July 6 2018, retrieved on June 30 2021.

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