Sharpening and accessories

Renaissance wax is popular with knife collectors as it is ideal to protect the blade of your knife whilst in storage or out of use for a while.

This is the best sharpening system we've found, way easier to use than the Lansky for example. It's quick to set up and easy to get the hang of. It even includes a DVD which features Sal from Spyderco demonstrating the way to sharpen knives, scissors etc.

"Chances are you've heard it said "a sharp knife is safer than a dull one". We believe this quote originated from first hand experience and find it to be true. The Sharpmaker was Spyderco's first product, which we made and sold before getting into the knife business. It's true -- First we made things sharp, then we made sharp things.

The Tri-Angle Sharpmaker (204MF) includes two sets of high alumina ceramic stones: A pair of medium-grit (brown) stones for aggressive sharpening and a set of fine (white) stones for professional grade finishing. The stones are triangular for sharpening Plainedges on the flat sides and SpyderEdges (serrations) on the corners. A furrow running the length of each stone lets you sharpen pointed items like fishhooks, darts and awls. Included is a set of brass safety rods protecting the users hands while sharpening. All components snap into the self-contained ABS plastic base and lid -- ready to travel with you. Die-cut into the base are keyed slots and holes fitted for the stones. They accurately set the stone's sharpening angle at a 30° (15° each side) or 40° (20° each side) for knives and a 12.5° scissor setting. Turn the base over, a channel lets you lay two stones side-by-side (flat-side up) for use as a benchstone. The lid snaps halfway over the base creating a handhold for stability while you're sharpening. Included is a set of brass safety rods to protect the users hands while sharpening. Ceramic stones, like glass, will break if dropped -- handle carefully. Use them dry, without oil, water or lubricants. To clean: scrub stones with a plastic scouring pad and powered abrasive cleaner, let air-dry. Also autoclave safe. System comes with instruction book and DVD."

Spyderco's take on the double sided sharpening stone, ideal for touching up your blade on the go.

The Doublestuff is a 303F and 303M bonded together and packaged in a leather pouch offering a variety of sharpening options.

This pocket stone fits in the palm and has both medium and fine grits packaged in a leather carrying case. It is autoclave safe (ideal for dental tool sharpening) or can be cleaned with a plastic scouring pad and powdered abrasive cleanser.

The DC is a combination diamond/ceramic whetstone that will handle all your sharpening needs. The DC whetstones consist of a fine diamond stone (25 micron) and a very special ceramic stone, made of synthetic sapphire.

The advantage of these materials is that, over long periods of use, they will keep their flat shape which is important when sharpening your knife. And, since these materials are ultra sharp they will sharpen any steel, even the extremely hard powder steels.

You do not need to lubricate these stones, but now and then you should consider cleaning them with warm water and liquid soap. The stones might feel coarse from the start but will become smoother after some use.

A leather pouch is included.

Available in two sizes. The DC3 is 25mm x 75mm and the DC4 is 32mm x 100mm

Diamond whetstone constructed from industrial diamond covered with titanium alumina nitride (TAN).
Available in a leather pouch or with an adhesive tape to allow you to permanently stick it to a flat surface such as the back of a zytel sheath.

Diamond whetstone constructed from industrial diamond covered with titanium alumina nitride (TAN).
In a leather pouch.
Dimensions: 32 x 100 mm

The oval shaped, fine diamond sharpening steel is ideal for kitchen knives. To ensure a long steel life the surface has been coated with titanium alumina nitrid, which is an extremely hard material. The C12 steel is ceramic and is used after the diamond steel to obtain a long-term edge. This brand new ceramic steel is made of real ceramic and has got micro-grooves along the entire surface. These grooves will polish the to razor sharpness and clean off the unstable raw edge, making it last longer.

Keep you axe edge sharp with the Gränsfors Axe grinding Stone.
With a coarse side and a fine side made of sandstone quarried on the island of Gotland, Sweden. Can be used with or without water.

File out the inevitable nicks you pick up when using your axe with the Granfors Bruxs axe file.
Comes with a leather sheath.

A different grit size on each side.
Comes with a leather sheath.

Handy sized pocket knife sharpener, 5.2 cm approx. size and only 17g.