So I have decided after trying a bunch of different sharpeners or the last couple years that I really like using a ceramic rod and a leather strop the most for maintaining my blades. My only rod is the one that came with my worksharp gss and it is a little short for use on bigger knifes and it is way to short to use on machetes. I want to get on that is about 8 inches long, amazon has a several that I have been looking at. The one I am liking the most is the 8 1/2 inch bare white rod by Arkansas sharpeners, unfortunately it seems they don't have a website and there is no clear information on the grit ratings for their rods ( outside of speculation from other buyers)...it seems the only rods that have actually grit specs are the 30+ dollar ones. I was wondering if anyone has any experience or info they could share.