DMT Sharp Adjust Sharpener vs SHARPAL 191H Knife & Scissors Sharpener

Buy the DMT Sharp Adjust if you sharpen a range of blades, from paring knives to cleavers, and want to control the edge angle. Buy the SHARPAL 191H if you want a small, fast touch-up tool for kitchen knives and scissors that stores in a drawer. The DMT is the more capable and better-built sharpener, with six angle settings and a diamond abrasive that holds up over years; the SHARPAL is lighter, simpler and quicker for a quick hone. Owners rate the DMT higher, and its 1,616 ratings give a steadier picture than the SHARPAL's 247.

• Choose the DMT Sharp Adjust if you sharpen several kinds of knives and want to set the angle yourself, from 14 degrees for a fillet knife up to 24 for a cleaver.
• Choose the SHARPAL 191H if you want a compact pull-through sharpener for everyday kitchen knives and scissors that fits in a drawer.