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KitchenIQ 50009 vs. PriorityChef 2-Stage Sharpener Side-by-Side Comparison

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KitchenIQ 50009

$9.22 from Amazon

PriorityChef

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KitchenIQ 50009 vs. PriorityChef 2-Stage Sharpener: Side by Side Comparison

Overall Verdict

The PriorityChef is the obvious choice over the KitchenIQ.

Both sharpeners are well constructed. The former comes in an awkwardly small size but its selling point is its special EdgeGrip base. The latter sports a sizable body that feels more natural in an adult’s hand, but would benefit from a stronger base.

Both come with two sharpening slots, though they have different abrasives: the KitchenIQ features carbide and ceramic blades, while the PriorityChef sports diamond discs. 

When we put them to the sharpening tests, the PriorityChef proved to be far superior in all parameters: speed, sharpness, material retention, and edge smoothness. The KitchenIQ displayed a mediocre performance at best and is simply not a match.

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Pros & Cons

  • Easy storage
  • Affordable price 
  • Base works on both counter edge and flat surfaces 
  • Simple, sturdy design
  • Modest height, low center of gravity
  • Full, flat base
  • Gimmick-free design
  • Great edge retention
  • Awkward small size
  • Long sharpening time
  • Cheap base pad
  • Small slot openings

Key Specs

Stages
2
2
Scissor sharpener
No
No
Abrasives
Tungsten carbide, ceramic
Diamond
Grit size
Coarse, Fine
Coarse, Fin
Dimensions
L3.7 x W2.1 x H1.8 inches
L7.9 x W2.4 x H2.6 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$10.67
$22.07
$9.22 at Amazon
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
4.3
8.7

Sharpening Time to Cut a Lemon

1.0
8.8
Sharpening Time
3 minutes 35 seconds
1 minute 15 seconds
Cutting Feel
Swift and smooth
Swift and smooth

Material Retention

6.0
10
Top view of a bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the KitchenIQ sharpener
Top view of a bowl containing metal sharpening residue next to the KitchenIQ sharpener
Metal residue on the abrasive slots on the KitchenIQ knife sharpener
The coarse slot on the Priority Chef sharpener, with metal dust and part the diamond coated abrasive disc shown
The coarse slot on the Priority Chef sharpener, with metal dust and part the diamond coated abrasive disc shown
Sharpening residue in a bowl
Sharpening Time
1 minute
1 minute
Target Sharpness

Maximum Sharpness Achieved

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

Edge Smoothness

6.5
7.5
Close up view of the knife blade and edge after sharpening with the KitchenIQ 50009
Close up view in vignette of the knife blade and knife edge after sharpening with the Priority Chef diamond knife sharpener

Design

Overall Design Scoring
8.1
7.8

In the Box

The KitchenIQ 50009 sharpener on its side next to its package
The Priority Chef diamond sharpener on its package box next to the instruction leaflet

Dimensions

The KitchenIQ 50009 handheld sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions
The Priority Chef 2-stage sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions.
Length
3.7" (9.4 cm)
7.9" (20.1 cm)
Width
2.0" (5.1 cm)
2.4" (6.1 cm)
Height
1.8" (4.6 cm)
2.6" (6.6 cm)
Weight
2.0 oz (57 g)
8.3 oz (234 g)

Build Quality

8.7
7.9
The KitchenIQ Edge Grip knife sharpener in an open hand
The Priority Chef sharpener with its logo in full view
The Priority Chef sharpener with its logo in full view
Priority Chef Build Quality 1

Working Section

The Kitchen IQ’s working section, with a Coarse slot and a Fine slot
The Kitchen IQ’s working section, with a Coarse slot and a Fine slot
The KitchenIQ’s working section from above
The working section of the Priority Chef with 2 abrasive slots on a plastic frame and part of the handle and base
Levels of Sharpening
Coarse, Fine
Sharpen, Hone
Abrasive
Tungsten carbide blades, ceramic rods
Diamond-coated coarse disc, ceramic honing disc
Mechanism
Pull through
Pull through
Sharpening Angle
20 degrees
17 degrees

Base

KitchenIQ 50009 Base
Priority Chef Base
Material
Silicone
Stainless steel
Feet Type
Edge gripper
Sponge pad

Grip

6.5
7.5
The grip of the KitchenIQ edge grip sharpener
The grip of the Priority Chef and part of its base
Material
Silicone
Stainless steel

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.2
8.2

Slot Arrangement

7.0
10
The working section on the KitchenIQ 50009, with one Coarse slot and one Fine slot
The working section on the Priority Chef, with 2 abrasive slots named Coarse and Fine supported by a black frame

Insertion

7.0
7.0
A knife being sharpened with the KitchenIQ, the sharpener being held in one hand
Top view of a kitchen knife being sharpened using the Priority Chef, which is held by a hand

Pulling Through

7.0
8.5
A kitchen knife being sharpened with the Priority Chef, and the two hands that hold the knife and the sharpener

Stability on a Clean Surface

10
8.0
Two hands holding and sharpening a knife with the KitchenIQ on a countertop edge
A hand holding the Priority Chef on a kitchen countertop and sharpening a knife with it.

Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface

7.0
7.0
Two hands holding and sharpening a knife with the KitchenIQ on a salt-sprinkled countertop
A kitchen knife being sharpened with the Priority Chef on a countertop sprinkled with salt particles