Designed to deliver fast, efficient sharpening performance, the Spyderco Gauntlet CBN Sharpening Rods are a rugged upgrade for users who demand more from their sharpening system. This two-piece set replaces the standard ceramic rods in the Spyderco Gauntlet sharpener with coarse Cubic Boron Nitride abrasive, giving you an aggressive cutting surface that's well suited for restoring and maintaining a wide range of knife edges.
Cubic Boron Nitride, commonly known as CBN, is a superabrasive that's second only to diamond in hardness. It offers exceptional abrasion resistance and thermal conductivity compared with conventional abrasives such as silicon carbide and aluminum oxide. These characteristics make CBN a highly effective choice for advanced grinding applications, and Spyderco brings those same advantages to the convenient Gauntlet sharpening platform.
The coarse CBN rods are designed to remove material efficiently, making them especially useful when you need to establish a new edge or quickly bring a worn edge back into working condition. Their aggressive cutting action helps reduce the effort required during sharpening while providing the controlled performance you'd expect from a purpose-built Spyderco sharpening accessory.
Each rod measures 8.94 inches long, with a width of 0.68 inch and a thickness of 0.22 inch. The rods are sold as a pair, giving you a complete two-rod replacement set for your Gauntlet sharpener. Please note that the Spyderco Gauntlet sharpener itself is sold separately.
The Gauntlet CBN rods are built around the same straightforward sharpening philosophy that makes the Gauntlet system so easy to use. Simply install the CBN rods in your Gauntlet and take advantage of their fast-cutting abrasive surface when more aggressive sharpening performance is needed. They're a practical choice for knife owners, outdoorsmen, craftsmen, and anyone who regularly maintains working edges.
Made in the United States, these genuine Spyderco replacement rods offer a durable and highly capable sharpening solution. If you already own a Gauntlet and want a faster-cutting option for heavier sharpening work, this two-piece CBN set gives your system a serious performance upgrade without sacrificing the simplicity and convenience that make the Gauntlet so useful.
Available at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, a Tennessee landmark and the world’s largest knife store.
