203MFC/MF/M/F/DX Tri-Angle Sharpmaker
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
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 - ... | $32.95 (1998) |
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
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References
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. |
