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SunrisePro Supreme Manual vs Chef'sChoice 4643 Manual Side-by-Side Comparison

We put the SunrisePro Supreme and Chef'sChoice 4643 Manual Sharpener through speed, sharpness, and ease of use tests. Here’s how they measured up.

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SunrisePro Supreme

Chef's Choice 4643

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Overall Verdict

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OverallScore Performance50% Design15% Ease of Use35% ScoreOverall 50%Performance 15%Design 35%Ease of Use Chef's Choice 4643SunrisePro Supreme6.54.39.38.47.47.58.07.0
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The SunrisePro wouldn’t be our first choice for a manual sharpener, but when you want sharpness and fast, you can count on it to get the job done. Unfortunately, we can’t say the same about the Chef’sChoice 4643.

The SunrisePro is a compact device with a suction cup for a base, which only works on certain surfaces. It sharpens faster than most despite (or because of?) having only one slot. The maximum sharpness level it can bring your knife to is also on par with multi-stage devices. It does, however, shave off a lot of steel from the knife’s edge, which some may find a deal-breaker. 

The Chef’sChoice 4643 sports a much more substantial size and great design. It’s much safer and easier to use than the SunrisePro. The stability it offers remains unmatched by any other pull-through sharpener. Unfortunately, its sharpening discs are a failure: They create a rough edge that simply doesn’t cut it. 

So as much as we love the Chef’sChoice’s robust build and design, when there’s a knife to sharpen, we’d rather go with the SunrisePro.

Pros & Cons

  • Strong, sturdy build
  • Extremely quick sharpening
  • Great sharpness 
  • Affordable price
  • Strong suction base (while it works)
  • Works with 20° and 15° edges
  • Compatible with serrated blades
  • Grippy handle
  • Neat, ergonomic overall design
  • Suction base is surface-discriminatory
  • It can peel off a lot of metal
  • Expensive price
  • Awkward slot layout

Key Specs

Stages
1
2
Scissor sharpener
No
No
Abrasives
Tungsten carbide
Diamond discs
Grit size
Coarse
Coarse, Fine
Dimensions
L2.3 x W2.3 x H2.6 inches
L9.3 x W2.0 x H2.8 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$25,98
$51.51

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.5
4.3

Sharpening Time to Cut a Lemon

9.6
1.0
Sharpening Time
1 minute 5 seconds
4 minutes
Cutting Feel
Swift and smooth
Slightly heavy

Material Retention

6.0
7.0
SunrisePro Supreme Material Retention
SunrisePro Supreme Material Retention
SunrisePro Material Retention
A bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the base of the Chef's Choice AngleSelect sharpener
Sharpening Time
1 minute
1 minute

Maximum Sharpness Achieved

8.0
6.0
Sharpening Time
6 minutes
6 minutes
Sharpness Level
8 (Chicken breast with skin, 1 swipe)
7 (Ripe tomatoes, 1 swipe)

Edge Smoothness

5.0
5.2
SunrisePro Supreme Edge Smoothness
Close up view of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the Chef's Choice AngleSelect

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.0
9.3

In the Box

SunrisePro Supreme In the Box
The Chef’s Choice manual knife sharpener next to its plastic case

Dimensions

SunrisePro Dimensions
The Chef's Choice 4643 handheld sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions
Length
2.3" (5.8 cm)
9.3" (23.6 cm)
Width
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.0" (5.1 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.6 cm)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
Weight
2.3 oz (65 g)
6.6 oz (187 g)

Build Quality

8.0
9.0
SunrisePro Supreme Build Quality
The Chef’s Choice 4643 sharpener disassembled on a cutting board, with a lemon slice
The Chef’s Choice 4643 sharpener disassembled on a cutting board, with a lemon slice
The Chef’s Choice 4643 sharpener disassembled on a cutting board

Working Section

SunrisePro Supreme Working Section
The working section of the Chef's Choice with 3 abrasive slots on a frame and part of its handle and base
Levels of Sharpening
Coarse
Coarse, Fine
Abrasive
Metal blades
Diamond-coated disks
Mechanism
Pull through
Pull through
Sharpening Angle
20 degrees
15° & 20°

Base

SunrisePro Supreme Base
The underneath of the Chef's Choice sharpener
The underneath of the Chef's Choice sharpener
One of the feet underneath the Chef's Choice sharpener
Material
Silicone
Synthetic rubber
Feet Type
Suction cup
Slip-proof sole (x 4)

Grip

8.0
10
SunrisePro Supreme Grip
A hand holding the Chef’s Choice manual knife sharpener
Material
ABS plastic
Rubber

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.0
8.4

Slot Arrangement

10
7.0
SunrisePro Supreme Slot Arrangement
The Chef’s Choice 4643 manual knife sharpener viewed from the side

Insertion

7.5
8.5
SunrisePro Supreme Insertion
Close up view of the Chef’s Choice sharpener’s sharpening slots 1, 2, and 3
Close up view of the Chef’s Choice sharpener’s sharpening slots 1, 2, and 3
The working section on the Chef's Choice, with 3 slots featuring diamond-coated abrasive discs

Pulling Through

6.0
8.5
One of the abrasive slots on the Chef’s Choice 4643 with cutting marks on it

Stability on a Clean Surface

6.5
9.5
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Chef's Choice sharpener

Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface

3.0
7.0
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Chef's Choice on a salt-sprinkled countertop

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