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PriorityChef 2-Stage Sharpener vs. Longzon 4-Stage Sharpener Side-by-Side Comparison

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PriorityChef

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Longzon 4-stage

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PriorityChef 2-Stage Sharpener vs. Longzon 4-Stage Sharpener: When Speed Decides the Verdict

Overall Verdict

The PriorityChef 2-stage and the Longzon 4-stage sharpener have a lot in common, but when it comes to effectiveness, the former has an edge.

Both sharpeners are well-designed with no deal-breaking faults. The PriorityChef has a lower center of gravity, while the Longzon boasts a more substantial body and a separate slot for scissors.

Neither device shaved a noticeable amount of material from the knife edge. You will get a decent edge with either, though the Longzon’s will be finer and smoother. 

Despite having only two sharpening slots, the PriorityChef could sharpen faster and to a higher level of keenness. These are deciding factors when it comes to convenient sharpeners, so the PriorityChef is the obvious choice for us.

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Pros & Cons

  • Modest height, low center of gravity
  • Full, flat base
  • Gimmick-free design
  • Great edge retention
  • Sleek design
  • Substantial, accommodative size
  • Fine, smooth knife edge
  • Inclusion of protective gloves
  • Slot for scissors
  • Cheap base pad
  • Small slot openings
  • Tall base
  • Slow sharpening
  • Ineffective slot layout

Key Specs

Stages
2
3
Scissor sharpener
No
Yes
Abrasives
Diamond
Diamond, tungsten carbide, ceramic
Grit size
Coarse, Fin
Coarse, Medium, Fine
Dimensions
L7.9 x W2.4 x H2.6 inches
L9.3 x W1.8 x H3.1 inches

Where to Buy

Price at publication
$22.07
$13.30
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Analysis and Test Results

Performance

Overall Performance Scoring
8.7
5.6

Sharpening Time to Cut a Lemon

8.8
1.0
Sharpening Time
1 minute 15 seconds
3 minutes 10 seconds
Cutting Feel
Swift and smooth
Swift and smooth

 Material Retention

10
9.0
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
Metal residue in the sharpening slots of the Longzon knife sharpener
Metal residue in the sharpening slots of the Longzon knife sharpener
The Longzon household knife sharpener next to a bowl containing metal dust residue
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)

Edge Smoothness

7.5
9.0
Close up view in vignette of the knife blade and knife edge after sharpening with the Priority Chef diamond knife sharpener
Longzon Knife Sharpener Edge Smoothness

Design

Overall Design Scoring
7.8
9.1

In the Box

The Priority Chef diamond sharpener on its package box next to the instruction leaflet
The Longzon knife sharpener lying next to its package box, instruction leaflet, and two gloves

Dimensions

The Priority Chef 2-stage sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions.
The Longzon household sharpener with arrows and figures showing its dimensions.
Length
7.9" (20.1 cm)
9.3" (23.6 cm)
Width
2.4" (6.1 cm)
1.8" (4.6 cm)
Height
2.6" (6.6 cm)
3.1" (7.9 cm)
Weight
8.3 oz (234 g)
8.7 oz (246 g)

Build Quality

7.9
9.1
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
The Longzon sharpener standing on a surface

Working Section

The working section of the Priority Chef with 2 abrasive slots on a plastic frame and part of the handle and base
Longzon Knife Sharpener Working Section
Levels of Sharpening
Sharpen, Hone
Sharpen, Hone, Polish
Abrasive
Diamond-coated coarse disc, ceramic honing disc
Tungsten carbide blades, diamond rods, ceramic rods
Mechanism
Pull through
Pull through
Sharpening Angle
17 degrees
20 degrees

Base

Priority Chef Base
The Longzon sharpener lying on a surface with its base in full view
The Longzon sharpener lying on a surface with its base in full view
Part of the base of the Longzon manual knife sharpener
Material
Stainless steel
ABS
Feet Type
Sponge pad
EVA feet

Grip

7.5
9.0
The grip of the Priority Chef and part of its base
Longzon Knife Sharpener Grip
Material
Stainless steel
ABS, TPR

Usability

Overall Usability Scoring
8.2
8.2

Slot Arrangement

10
7.0
The working section on the Priority Chef, with 2 abrasive slots named Coarse and Fine supported by a black frame
The working section on the Longzon handheld sharpener, with 1 slot for scissors and slots 2, 3, 4 for knives

Insertion

7.0
9.0
Top view of a kitchen knife being sharpened using the Priority Chef, which is held by a hand
Top view of a kitchen knife being sharpened using the Longzon with 2 hands holding them

Pulling Through

8.5
8.0
A kitchen knife being sharpened with the Priority Chef, and the two hands that hold the knife and the sharpener
A kitchen knife being sharpened with the Longzon, and the 2 hands that hold the knife and the sharpener

Stability on a Clean Surface

8.0
8.5
A hand holding the Priority Chef on a kitchen countertop and sharpening a knife with it.
A hand holding the Longzon on a kitchen countertop and sharpening a knife with it.

Stability on a Wet and Dirty Surface

7.0
8.0
A kitchen knife being sharpened with the Priority Chef on a countertop sprinkled with salt particles
A kitchen knife being sharpened with the Longzon on a countertop with salt particles