KitchenIQ 50009 vs. PriorityChef 2-Stage Sharpener: Side by Side Comparison

Overall Verdict

Overall Score

Performance (50%)4.3
Design (15%)8.1
Ease of Use (35%)8.2

Performance (50%)8.7
Design (15%)7.8
Ease of Use (35%)8.2

The PriorityChef is the obvious choice over the KitchenIQ.

Both sharpeners are well constructed. The former comes in an awkwardly small size but its selling point is its special EdgeGrip base. The latter sports a sizable body that feels more natural in an adult’s hand, but would benefit from a stronger base.

Both come with two sharpening slots, though they have different abrasives: the KitchenIQ features carbide and ceramic blades, while the PriorityChef sports diamond discs.

When we put them to the sharpening tests, the PriorityChef proved to be far superior in all parameters: speed, sharpness, material retention, and edge smoothness. The KitchenIQ displayed a mediocre performance at best and is simply not a match.

Pros & Cons

Easy storage
Affordable price
Base works on both counter edge and flat surfaces
Simple, sturdy design

Modest height, low center of gravity
Full, flat base
Gimmick-free design
Great edge retention

Awkward small size
Long sharpening time

Cheap base pad
Small slot openings

Key Specs

Stages

Scissor sharpener

Abrasives

Tungsten carbide, ceramic

Diamond

Grit size

Coarse, Fine

Coarse, Fin

Dimensions

L3.7 x W2.1 x H1.8 inches

L7.9 x W2.4 x H2.6 inches

Where to Buy?

Price at publication

$10.67

$22.07

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring

4.3

8.7

Sharpening Time Cut Lemon

1.0

8.8

Sharpening Time

3 minutes 35 seconds

1 minute 15 seconds

Cutting Feel

Swift and smooth

Maximum Sharpness

6.0

8.0

Sharpening Time

6 minutes

Sharpness Level

7 (ripe tomatoes, 1 swipe)

8 (chicken breast with skin, 1 swipe)

Edge Smoothness

6.5

7.5

Close up view of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the KitchenIQ 50009

Close up view in vignette of the knife blade and knife edge after sharpening with the Priority Chef diamond knife sharpener

Material Retention

6.0

Top view of a bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the KitchenIQ sharpener

Metal residue on the abrasive slots on the KitchenIQ knife sharpener

The coarse slot on the Priority Chef sharpener, with metal dust and part the diamond coated abrasive disc shown

Sharpening Time

1 minute

Design

Overall Design Scoring

8.1

7.8

In The Box

The KitchenIQ 50009 sharpener on its side next to its package

The Priority Chef diamond sharpener on its package box next to the instruction leaflet

Build Quality

8.7

7.9

The KitchenIQ Edge Grip knife sharpener in an open hand

Grip

6.5

7.5

The grip of the KitchenIQ edge grip sharpener

The grip of the Priority Chef and part of its base

Material

Silicone

Stainless steel

Dimensions

Length

3.7" (9.4 cm)

7.9" (20.1 cm)

Width

2.0" (5.1 cm)

2.4" (6.1 cm)

Height

1.8" (4.6 cm)

2.6" (6.6 cm)

Weight

2.0 oz (57 g)

8.3 oz (234 g)

Working Section

The KitchenIQ’s working section from above

The working section of the Priority Chef with 2 abrasive slots on a plastic frame and part of the handle and base

Levels of Sharpening

Coarse, Fine

Sharpen, Hone

Abrasive

Tungsten carbide blades, ceramic rods

Diamond-coated coarse disc, ceramic honing disc

Mechanism

Pull through

Sharpening Angle

20 degrees

17 degrees

Base

Material

Silicone

Stainless steel

Feet Type

Edge gripper

Sponge pad

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring

8.2

Slot Arrangement

7.0

The working section on the KitchenIQ 50009, with one Coarse slot and one Fine slot

The working section on the Priority Chef, with 2 abrasive slots named Coarse and Fine supported by a black frame

Insertion

7.0

A knife being sharpened with the KitchenIQ, the sharpener being held in one hand

Top view of a kitchen knife being sharpened using the Priority Chef, which is held by a hand

Pulling Through

7.0

8.5

A kitchen knife being sharpened with the Priority Chef, and the two hands that hold the knife and the sharpener

Stability Clean Surface

8.0

Two hands holding and sharpening a knife with the KitchenIQ on a countertop edge

A hand holding the Priority Chef on a kitchen countertop and sharpening a knife with it.

Stability Dirty Surface

7.0

Two hands holding and sharpening a knife with the KitchenIQ on a salt-sprinkled countertop

A kitchen knife being sharpened with the Priority Chef on a countertop sprinkled with salt particles

Behind the Comparison

Anh NgoSenior Editorial Director

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.

Lap VoTest Lead

Lap is Head of the Research, Testing, and Review Team (RTR Team) at HealthyKitchen101.com, where he directs and supervises the testing of kitchen gadgets and appliances.