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Smith's 50264 Manual vs Wamery 4-Stage Manual Side-by-Side Comparison
The Smith’s 50264 has its advantages but ends up with a lower rating than the Wamery 4-stage sharpener in our tests. Read on for details.
Smith's Adjustable
Tested Using Methodology v1.1Wamery 4-Stage
Tested Using Methodology v1.1
Overall Verdict
The Smith’s 50264 is the more flexible sharpener, its grind angle being adjustable to accommodate more types of knives. It’s consistently fast and could bring the knife to one sharpness level higher than the Wamery could. Its Achilles’ heel lies in edge integrity: The Smith’s not only eats away the blade, but it leaves a wavy edge too. The thin body also causes shaking and tipping during use.
As far as edge retention and polishing go, the Wamery 4-stage sharpener is clearly a step ahead. It’s also faster, though not by leaps and bounds. And, although of the same height, the Wamery’s wider base keeps it better-balanced and more stable than the Smith’s. Its extra slot for scissors is also a nice feature.
All things considered, the Wamery is the better pick between the two.
Pros & Cons
- Angle-adjustable sharpening
- Sharpening slot for serrated blades included
- Wide slot inserts
- Replaceable abrasives (sold separately)
- Extra sharpening slot for scissors
- Intuitive slot order
- Wide base
- Shears off a considerable amount of metal
- Awkward slot structure
- Long, narrow base
- Shabby build
- Excessive height, high center of gravity
Key Specs
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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 Clean Surface
Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface
Behind the Comparison
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