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

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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

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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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