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SunrisePro Supreme Manual vs Wamery 4-Stage Manual Side-by-Side Comparison

The SunrisePro Supreme and the Wamery 4-Stage manual sharpener stand shoulder to shoulder in a few categories, but one ended up with a better overall rating.

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SunrisePro Supreme

Wamery 4-Stage

SunrisePro Supreme Manual vs Wamery 4-Stage Manual

Overall Verdict

Ranking by
OverallScore Performance50% Design15% Ease of Use35% ScoreOverall 50%Performance 15%Design 35%Ease of Use Wamery 4-StageSunrisePro Supreme7.88.16.87.77.47.58.07.0
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Despite having only one sharpening slot, the SunrisePro Supreme worked faster than most and better than many, including the Wamery. It would have garnered a higher performance score than the Wamery’s if it hadn’t been so aggressive on the knife edge. The Wamery, meanwhile, is no underdog: It’s also among the fastest sharpeners and its material retention score is second only to one other (the PriorityChef). 

The SunrisePro has a sturdier construction and more solid build. However, it suffers from the selectivity of its suction base, which refuses to work on any surface that isn’t completely flat and clean. Given its small size too, it just isn’t practical to use it when the suction base doesn’t work. The Wamery, while looking rather awkward, doesn’t have that issue. Its substantial size and the conventional grip and base offer much better security. 

Between the two, the Wamery is easier to use and offers a more well-rounded performance—arguably the two most important criteria when picking a sharpener.

Pros & Cons

  • Strong, sturdy build
  • Extremely quick sharpening
  • Great sharpness 
  • Affordable price
  • Strong suction base (while it works)
  • Extra sharpening slot for scissors
  • Intuitive slot order
  • Wide base
  • Suction base is surface-discriminatory
  • It can peel off a lot of metal
  • Shabby build
  • Excessive height, high center of gravity

Key Specs

Stages
1
3
Scissor sharpener
No
Yes
Abrasives
Tungsten carbide
Diamond, tungsten carbide, ceramic
Grit size
Coarse
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Dimensions
L2.3 x W2.3 x H2.6 inches
L9.1 x W2.3 x H3.3 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$25,98
$17.50

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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
7.5
8.1

Sharpening Time to Cut a Lemon

9.6
9.2
Sharpening Time
1 minute 5 seconds
1 minute 10 seconds
Cutting Feel
Swift and smooth
Light and smooth

Material Retention

6.0
9.0
SunrisePro Supreme Material Retention
SunrisePro Supreme Material Retention
SunrisePro Material Retention
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

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
7.3
SunrisePro Supreme Edge Smoothness
Close up view of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the Wamery
There were few to no burrs on the edge.

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.0
6.8

In the Box

SunrisePro Supreme In the Box
The Wamery knife and scissor sharpener lying on its side next to its package box

Dimensions

SunrisePro Dimensions
The Wamery handheld sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions
Length
2.3" (5.8 cm)
9.1" (23.1 cm)
Width
2.3" (5.8 cm)
2.3" (5.8 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.6 cm)
3.3" (8.4 cm)
Weight
2.3 oz (65 g)
8.9 oz (252 g)

Build Quality

8.0
6.6
SunrisePro Supreme Build Quality
The main working part of the Wamery manual sharpener
Frontal overview of the sharpener.

Working Section

SunrisePro Supreme Working Section
Up-close shot of the Wamery’s working section with 4 abrasive slots
Up-close shot of the working section.
Levels of Sharpening
Coarse
Coarse, medium, fine
Abrasive
Metal blades
Tungsten carbide blades, diamond rods, ceramic rods
Mechanism
Pull through
Pull-through
Sharpening Angle
20 degrees
Not mentioned

Base

SunrisePro Supreme Base
The Wamery knife and scissor sharpener lying on its side, its base and base pads in full view
Material
Silicone
Synthetic silicone
Feet Type
Suction cup
Slip-proof padding x 2

Grip

8.0
7.5
SunrisePro Supreme Grip
A hand holding the Wamery 4-stage manual knife sharpener
Material
ABS plastic
Rubber

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
7.0
7.7

Slot Arrangement

10
9.0
SunrisePro Supreme Slot Arrangement
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

7.5
8.0
SunrisePro Supreme Insertion

Pulling Through

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

Stability on a Clean Surface

6.5
7.5
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Wamery sharpener on a countertop

Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface

3.0
7.0
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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