Thread: Warthog Knife Sharpener Question

I've been looking at these since the forum brought them to my attention, and was pretty keen on ordering one. I already have a lansky kit and can also freehand sharpen when I have to, but I'd like something to live in the kitchen to keep all those knives tickled up. Ideally something that you can just stroke the knife through a few times without rigging clamps etc, but not one of the 'scraper' type sharpeners. Primarily, something convenient for the wife to use.

Anyway, the feedback on this forum and the wider net seems good. Until you get to the website www.warthogsharp.com. On the top of the homepage it has the interesting statement "Due to numerous customer complaints about product quality and reliability, we will be closing." The customer reviews page shows 17 reviews; all one star and often relating to the quality of the diamond plating. I can't quite figure it out - is this website legit? Something created by some competitor or disgruntled former employee? Or is there really a problem here? The website address is referred to on various forums as a Warthog distributor.

This sharpener is not particularly cheap particularly by the time you add it some extra grit rods. I'd be well annoyed if the rods flake off or wear out quickly. So for those here who have one of these sharpeners, how are they holding up?