Sharpal 198H 3-Stage Electric Knife Sharpener vs Sharpal 162N Double-Sided Diamond Sharpening Stone

Pros

• + Three stages sharpen both sides of the bevel simultaneously for a symmetrical edge
• + Handles serrated knives as well as straight edges
• + Quiet operation under 65 dB with a built-in filings collector
• + 3-year limited warranty and a 4.4-star rating from 2,258 reviews

Cons

• − Preset angles suit double-bevelled knives, not single-bevel Japanese blades
• − Costs more than a manual pull-through sharpener

Pros

• + Highest-rated pick in this guide at 4.8 stars from 11,227 reviews
• + Dual 325 and 1200 grit diamond surfaces cover repair and honing
• + Sharpens dry, stays flat and handles very hard steels and ceramic
• + Storage box doubles as a non-slip base with a 4-angle guide

Cons

• − Freehand stone sharpening takes practice, even with the angle guide
• − The most expensive pick in this guide