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Kitchellence 3-Stage Manual vs Wamery 4-Stage Manual Side-by-Side Comparison

The Kitchellence and the Wamery 4-stage sharpener are both highly-ranked manual sharpeners but they differ in performance.

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Kitchellence 3-Stage

Wamery 4-Stage

Kitchellence 3-Stage vs Wamery 4-Stage Manual Sharpener

Overall Verdict

8.0
Overall Score
7.8
Overall Score
  • Performance (50%)6.9
  • Design (15%)9.2
  • Ease of Use (35%)9.1
  • Performance (50%)8.1
  • Design (15%)6.8
  • Ease of Use (35%)7.7

The Kitchellence didn’t perform as well as the Wamery but ended up getting better scores for its supportive design.

The Wamery performed better in edge smoothness and material retention, and left the Kitchellence quite far behind in terms of speed. However, its effectiveness wasn’t consistent through our repeated testing.

The Kitchellence could bring a keener edge to the knife in our maximum sharpness test, and its scores are decent in other aspects as well. It boasts a much more solid and sturdy construction, and a nicer, more comfortable finish than the Wamery. While its performance was not outstanding, it was consistently above average.

If you want a faster sharpener with minimal material removal, the Wamery is the better choice. Otherwise, if consistency in quality is what you’re looking for, the Kitchellence offers just that.

Pros & Cons

  • Easy to use, intuitive design
  • Soft, comfortable finish
  • Extra weight near the base for stability
  • Affordable price
  • Included glove for added safety
  • Extra sharpening slot for scissors
  • Intuitive slot order
  • Wide base
  • Tapered base 
  • Awkward base pad
  • Shabby build
  • Excessive height, high center of gravity

Key Specs

Stages
3
3
Scissor sharpener
No
Yes
Abrasives
diamond, tungsten carbide, ceramic
Diamond, tungsten carbide, ceramic
Grit size
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Dimensions
L8.1 x W1.8 x H3.0 inches
L9.1 x W2.3 x H3.3 inches

Where to Buy?

Price at publication
$22.80
$17.50

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.9
8.1

Sharpening Time Cut Lemon

4.8
9.2
Sharpening Time
2m 05s
1 minute 10 seconds
Cutting Feel
Swift and smooth
Light and smooth

Maximum Sharpness

7.0
6.0
Sharpening Time
6 minutes
6 minutes
Sharpness Level
8
7 (ripe tomatoes, 1 swipe)

Edge Smoothness

7.7
7.3
Close up view in vignette of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the Kitchellence 3-stage knife sharpener
Close up view of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the Wamery
There were few to no burrs on the edge.

Material Retention

9.0
9.0
Medal residue on two abrasive slots on the Kitchellence knife sharpener
Medal residue on two abrasive slots on the Kitchellence knife sharpener
A bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the base of the Kitchellence sharpener
Metal residue on the abrasive slots on the Wamery knife sharpener
Tiny bits of metal got captured by the sharpening slot.
Metal residue on the abrasive slots on the Wamery knife sharpener
A bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the base of the Wamery sharpener
Sharpening Time
1 minute
1 minute

Design

Overall Design Scoring
9.2
6.8

In The Box

The Kitchellence knife sharpener, its package box, instruction manual, and included safety glove
The Wamery knife and scissor sharpener lying on its side next to its package box

Build Quality

9.3
6.6
The base and separated working section of the Kitchellence, and a glove, all on a cutting board
The main working part of the Wamery manual sharpener
Frontal overview of the sharpener.

Grip

9.0
7.5
The grip of the Kitchellence sharpener and part of its base and abrasives.
A hand holding the Wamery 4-stage manual knife sharpener
Material
ABS plastic
Rubber

Dimensions

The Kitchellence knife sharpener and arrows and figures showing its dimensions
The Wamery handheld sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions
Length
8.1" (20.6 cm)
9.1" (23.1 cm)
Width
1.8" (4.6 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Height
3.0" (7.6 cm)
3.3" (8.4 cm)
Weight
6.4 oz (181 g)
8.9 oz (252 g)

Working Section

The working section of the Kitchellence with 3 abrasive slots on a frame and part of its handle and base
Up-close shot of the Wamery’s working section with 4 abrasive slots
Up-close shot of the working section.
Levels of Sharpening
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Coarse, medium, fine
Abrasive
Diamond rods, tungsten carbide blades, ceramic rods
Tungsten carbide blades, diamond rods, ceramic rods
Mechanism
Pull-through
Pull-through
Sharpening Angle
20 degrees
Not mentioned

Base

The Kitchellence 3-stage sharpener lying upside down, its base and base pads in full view
The Wamery knife and scissor sharpener lying on its side, its base and base pads in full view
Material
ABS plastic
Synthetic silicone
Feet Type
non-slip rubber base
Slip-proof padding x 2

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
9.1
7.7

Slot Arrangement

10
9.0
The working section on the Kitchellence, with 3 slots featuring diamond rods, tungsten carbide blades, ceramic rods
The working section on the Wamery, with slot 1 for sharpening scissors and slots 2, 3, 4 for kitchen knives.
Frontal view of the sharpener with its slots.

Insertion

9.0
8.0
Top view of two hands sharpening a knife with the Kitchellence on cutting board, lemon and tomato slices in background

Pulling Through

9.5
6.0
The working section of the Wamery with 3 slots for knives and 1 for sharpening kitchen shears

Stability Clean Surface

9.0
7.5
a person wearing a glove in one hand sharpening a kitchen knife with the Kitchellence on a countertopa person wearing a glove in one hand sharpening a kitchen knife with the Kitchellence on a countertop
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Wamery sharpener on a countertop

Stability Dirty Surface

7.5
7.0
a person wearing a glove in one hand sharpening a kitchen knife with the Kitchellence on a salt-sprinkled countertop
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Wamery on a salt-sprinkled countertop
Testing the sharpener on a messy kitchen surface.

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