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Chef'sChoice 4643 Manual vs Wamery 4-Stage Manual Side-by-Side Comparison
Our test results revealed a surprising win by the Wamery over the Chef’sChoice 4643. Read for our detailed analysis and comparison.
Chef's Choice 4643
Tested Using Methodology v1.1Wamery 4-Stage
Tested Using Methodology v1.1
Overall Verdict
As much as we prefer the design of the Chef’sChoice 4643, its performance was not on par with the Wamery.
The Chef’sChoice has one of the best designs among all sharpener models we’ve tested. It sports an ergonomic grip and a hollow but even and frictious base, which offers great stability and security during sharpening. The Wamery isn’t particularly bad in design, but its tall body and shoddy build aren’t exactly among its strengths.
Unfortunately, the Chef’sChoice fancy diamond-coated sharpening wheels didn’t fare very well in our tests. It took a whopping 240 seconds to sharpen a knife when the Wamery needed only 70 seconds, and the maximum sharpness it could bring the edge to was one level below that of the Wamery’s capability.
Obviously, the Wamery gets the edge over the Chef’sChoice, at least in our multiple tests.
Pros & Cons
- Works with 20° and 15° edges
- Compatible with serrated blades
- Grippy handle
- Neat, ergonomic overall design
- Extra sharpening slot for scissors
- Intuitive slot order
- Wide base
- Expensive price
- Awkward slot layout
- Shabby build
- Excessive height, high center of gravity
Key Specs
Where to Buy
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Analysis and Test Results
Performance
Sharpening Time to Cut a Lemon
Material Retention
Maximum Sharpness Achieved
Edge Smoothness
Design
In the Box
Dimensions
Build Quality
Working Section
Base
Grip
Usability
Slot Arrangement
Insertion
Pulling Through
Stability on a Clean Surface
Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface
Behind the Comparison
Anh Ngo is a writer with 9 years experience at different media outlets, covering from public news and events to product testing and analysis. At HealthyKitchen101, she works across different departments, communicating closely with its network of writers, editors, and health, tech, and search engine experts to provide a meaningful and pleasant reading experience for visitors.
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