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Gorilla Grip vs. Chef's Choice 4643 Manual Sharpener Side-by-Side Comparison

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Gorilla Grip

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Chef's Choice 4643

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Gorilla Grip vs. Chef's Choice 4643 Manual Sharpener

Overall Verdict

We really loved the design of the Chef's Choice 4643 EdgeSelect sharpener, but certainly got better results with the Gorilla Grip.

The Chef’s Choice 4643 enjoys excellent balance and stability thanks to its wide base and low center of gravity. It also sports a sizable and grippy handle, which adds even more ease of use points. Its sharpening wheels, unfortunately, didn’t really give very noticeable improvements to the knife’s edge. 

The Gorilla Grip isn’t as stable; on the other hand, it’s a lot more serviceable. It brought the knife to one whole sharpness level higher than the Chef’s Choice did within the same period of time. It also took less than half the time to restore a dull edge in our sharpness test. 

Granted, the Gorilla Grip was more destructive to the knife’s edge, but in the end, it’s still a better choice for getting the job done more efficiently.

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Pros & Cons

  • Substantial sharpening rods
  • Solid construction
  • Intuitive order of sharpening slots
  • Ergonomic grip
  • Works with 20° and 15° edges
  • Compatible with serrated blades
  • Grippy handle
  • Neat, ergonomic overall design
  • Tapered and bumpy base
  • Poorly fitted rubber feet
  • Expensive price
  • Awkward slot layout

Key Specs

Stages
3
2
Scissor sharpener
No
No
Abrasives
Diamond, tungsten carbide, ceramic
Diamond discs
Grit size
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Coarse, Fine
Dimensions
L7.9 x W1.9 x H3.0 inches
L9.3 x W2.0 x H2.8 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$9.43
$51.51
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
6.5
4.3

Sharpening Time to Cut a Lemon

7.6
1.0
Sharpening Time
1 minute 30 seconds
4 minutes
Cutting Feel
Swift and smooth
Slightly heavy

Material Retention

5.0
7.0
Metal residue on an abrasive slot on the Gorilla Grip knife sharpener
Metal residue on an abrasive slot on the Gorilla Grip knife sharpener
A bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the base of the Gorilla Grip sharpener
A bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the base of the Chef's Choice AngleSelect sharpener
Sharpening Time
1 minute
1 minute
Target Sharpness

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
Close up view in vignette of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the Gorilla Grip
Close up view of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the Chef's Choice AngleSelect

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.8
9.3

In the Box

The Gorilla Grip sharpener on top of its package box with the instruction manual on the left side
The Chef’s Choice manual knife sharpener next to its plastic case

Dimensions

The Gorilla Grip handheld sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions
The Chef's Choice 4643 handheld sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions
Length
7.9" (20.1 cm)
9.3" (23.6 cm)
Width
1.9" (4.8 cm)
2.0" (5.1 cm)
Height
3.0" (7.6 cm)
2.8" (7.1 cm)
Weight
6.6 oz (187 g)
6.6 oz (187 g)

Build Quality

8.5
9.0
The Gorilla Grip sharpener lying on a surface, with its base visible
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

The working section of the Gorilla Grip with 3 abrasive slots on a frame and part of its handle and base
The working section of the Gorilla Grip with 3 abrasive slots on a frame and part of its handle and base
The Gorilla Grip’s diamond-coated rod abrasives
The Gorilla Grip’s tungsten blade abrasives
The Gorilla Grip’s ceramic rod abrasives
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
Prep, Sharpen, Polish
Coarse, Fine
Abrasive
Diamond rods, tungsten carbide blades, ceramic rods
Diamond-coated disks
Mechanism
Pull through
Pull through
Sharpening Angle
20 degrees
15° & 20°

Base

The Gorilla Grip’s base and base pad
The Gorilla Grip’s base and base pad
The Gorilla Grip’s base and base pad at the handle
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
rubber
Synthetic rubber
Feet Type
non-slip pad
Slip-proof sole (x 4)

Grip

9.5
10
The Gorilla Grip sharpener standing on a surface
A hand holding the Chef’s Choice manual knife sharpener
Material
Thermoplastic rubber
Rubber

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.6
8.4

Slot Arrangement

10
7.0
The working section on the Gorilla Grip, with 3 slots featuring diamond rods, tungsten carbide blades, ceramic rods
The Chef’s Choice 4643 manual knife sharpener viewed from the side

Insertion

9.0
8.5
Top view of a knife being sharpened with the Gorilla Grip, the sharpener being held in one hand
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

8.5
8.5
Two hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Gorilla Grip sharpener
One of the abrasive slots on the Chef’s Choice 4643 with cutting marks on it

Stability on a Clean Surface

8.0
9.5
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Gorilla Grip sharpener on a countertop
2 hands holding and sharpening a kitchen knife with the Chef's Choice sharpener

Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface

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