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Amesser A-65 vs SunrisePro Supreme Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
The Amesser A-65 and the SunrisePro Supreme are both aggressive sharpeners but the former is slightly more friendly to both the user and the knife’s edge.
The Amesser, while taking off a considerable amount of material from the knife edge produced a smoother edge, as expected with more polishing stages. It also boasts a design that offers more balance and stability and is overall the easier one to work with.
The SunrisePro was faster by a far cry and could produce a keener edge, too. However, it shaved off just as much steel as the Amesser did and performed worse in terms of edge smoothness. With a modest body and a suction base that’s quite picky of the surfaces it sticks to, it didn’t score as well on ease of use either.
Pros & Cons
- Affordable
- Instinctive and easy to use
- Well-built with a solid design
- Grippy and comfortable handle
- Safety glove included
- Strong, sturdy build
- Extremely quick sharpening
- Great sharpness
- Affordable price
- Strong suction base (while it works)
- Tapered base
- High center of gravity
- Suction base is surface-discriminatory
- It can peel off a lot of metal
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 a Clean Surface
Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface
