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Anyone have a recommendation for storage tubes similar to that of the spyderco tubes that comes with the diamond triangles?
Anyone have a recommendation for storage tubes similar to that of the spyderco tubes that comes with the diamond triangles?
I received my order yesterday and I must say that I was kind of disappointed in the crude manner these stones were manufactured. You want to talk about rough corners? No need for a microscope, Jewelers Loupe, magnify glass to visibly see the ragged edge of the stones. Just using ones naked eye you can see the jagged edges and that is putting it mildly. The flat sides all look useable so not a total disappointment but...
I asked them about it, and they said that it’s something normal that happens. The corners are not meant to be used, that’s what makes Spyderco’s stones so appealing, so it’s a little trade off that I was willing to makeI received my order yesterday and I must say that I was kind of disappointed in the crude manner these stones were manufactured. You want to talk about rough corners? No need for a microscope, Jewelers Loupe, magnify glass to visibly see the ragged edge of the stones. Just using ones naked eye you can see the jagged edges and that is putting it mildly. The flat sides all look useable so not a total disappointment but...
I have also heard of Congress' Ruby stones suggested here on the forums. what difference would the Ruby have from the Moldmasters. which is preferred?
I just placed an order for a few triangle stones to try them out to supplement the spyderco ones. I ordered:
2 MM24012T6 STONE, MOLDMASTER-240 1/2TRIX6
2 RU32012T6 STONE, RUBY-320 1/2 TRI.X6 EA
2 MM60012T6 STONE, MOLDMASTER-600 1/2TRIX6
Thanks for all the info in this post.
I have received my stones and have successfully re-profiled and sharpened several knives with them successfully. A few of my observations based on my uses . . . the Ruby stone seems to be of a better, more durable material than the moldmasters. The 240 grit and 600 grit moldmaster work as intended and quickly remove a lot of metal, they produce a pile of dust on the sharpmaker as they are being quickly worn away during the sharpening process, however. The ruby stone does not seem to wear away as significantly with use. They are also a little bit shorter in length than the spyderco stones, but this has not effected their usefulness.
I have used the stones progressing through all the grits, then using the spyderco diamond rods up thru ultra fine and have turned several completely dull knives into hair topping sharp, within just a few minutes. The add on stones substantially increase the usefulness of the sharpmaker, in my experience and opinion.
^^^That is not unexpected behavior as the Moldmasters are SiC and the others Aluminum Oxide. FWIW, Jim Ankerson recommends using Windex to lubricate (and keep clean) the Moldmasters.
Thanks for the report.
Do the rubies fit into the sharpmaker well? Heard mixed experiences a couple years ago.I will try some windex with them. Thanks.
Yes, the set I received fit reasonably well.Do the rubies fit into the sharpmaker well? Heard mixed experiences a couple years ago.
Good to hear. thanks for letting me know.Yes, the set I received fit reasonably well.