Hey guys, it's an old topic but I'm in the same boat as the OP from 2015. I have a Blademaster cam lever style holder and am looking to upgrade to the newer Tri-Lie or SH 6000 holder as well. Only problem for me is the cost of the holders. I have a portable Blademaster and we just use it for our family (me and 3 kids playing) so paying $650 just seems unreasonable at this point. I've been looking for used holders but haven't seen anything. I've called Blademaster and Blackstone to inquire about used holders without any luck. Does anyone have or know someone/somewhere that I can find any used holders? Yes I have tried the Kijiji route but the only thing I ever see are older styles like mine.
I can get by with the cam style but I'm planning to show my 13 year old how to sharpen skates and I think the 3 dial holders seem a bit more intuitive and easier to use especially for beginners. The cheapest seems to be the Wissota at $325 U.S. but add Canadian conversion and I assume shipping and I'm back up to $500.
Thanks