Chef'sChoice Model D202 Electric Knife Sharpener vs Work Sharp MK2 Electric Knife Sharpener

Buy the Work Sharp MK2 if you sharpen a mix of kitchen knives, pocket knives, scissors and tools, or want to reprofile a dull edge fast. Buy the Chef'sChoice D202 if you mainly sharpen kitchen knives and want a compact, guided two-stage unit that is hard to get wrong. Owners rate the Work Sharp higher and its belt system is more versatile and aggressive; the Chef'sChoice is smaller, simpler and gentler on everyday blades.

• Choose the Chef'sChoice D202 if you want a small, foolproof two-stage sharpener for kitchen and serrated knives and prefer guided diamond honing over belts.
• Choose the Work Sharp MK2 if you sharpen pocket knives, tools and scissors as well as kitchen knives and want fast belt sharpening with adjustable guides.