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Zwilling 4-Stage vs. Longzon 4-Stage Manual Sharpener Side-by-Side Comparison
Overall Verdict
The Zwilling 4-stage and the Longzon 4-stage sharpeners are well-built, robust sharpening devices, but that didn’t help them score well in our sharpening tests.
The Zwilling 4-stage has a solid body that is certainly made of high quality materials. Unfortunately, its fancy design features were not very useful in practice—its thin and narrow base did not help with balance, while the supposedly ergonomic handle proved awkward to grasp. The sharpener was also one of the slowest to show results.
The Longzon offered better balance and ease of use during sharpening. It was gentle to the knife and created an extremely fine edge. However, the improvement in sharpness was modest compared to other sharpeners. The device took longer to achieve sharpness than most sharpeners as well.
Between the two, the Longzon is the more acceptable choice. But there are better performers—take a look at our rating tables to find the right one for you.
Pros & Cons
- Substantial weight
- Sharpens both Asian and standard knives
- Strong build, high-quality body material
- Slot cover
- Beautiful design
- Sleek design
- Substantial, accommodative size
- Fine, smooth knife edge
- Inclusion of protective gloves
- Slot for scissors
- Brittle sharpening blades
- Anti-slip pad doesn’t fully cover the base
- Awkward grip
- Tall base
- Slow sharpening
- Ineffective slot layout
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
