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Well, I had a play round with the new sharpener today (Spyderco Gauntlet) and thought I'd report back for anyone interested.

I like it. Not a hell of a lot there to look at for the money, but it...

Well, I've just ordered the Spyderco gauntlet with the CBN and fine ceramic rods. Hopefully it's a good thing.

Good reminder thanks - I really should make up another strop while I'm at it.

Looks pretty good, pity it's out of stock. I think I'd pay a bit more for the longer 9" rods from either Spyderco or Lansky however, to better suit the larger kitchen knives. Ordering just the Lansky...

Well at the moment I'm leaning towards the Spyderco Sharpmaker or Lansky crock-stick style. But a sharpmaker with the diamond hones is over $300. The Spyderco gauntlet is a bit better at $239, and...

Thanks all. Guess I'll think it over for a couple of days more before I purchase anything.

Lots of good responses, thanks. To those who have one and like it ( MB dannyb XR500 ) how long have you been using it? Long enough to be pretty sure the rods hold up? Friwi what didnt you like...

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...