Hatori Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpener vs SHARPAL 191H Knife & Scissors Sharpener

The Hatori is the better sharpener for anyone who wants a consistent, repeatable edge on kitchen knives. Its magnetic block locks the blade at a fixed 15° or 20°, and the diamond disc cuts fast, so a dull chef's knife comes back in about half a minute. The SHARPAL 191H is a compact pull-through with carbide and ceramic slots plus a scissors sharpener; it is quicker to grab and easier to store, but pull-through carbide removes a lot of steel and gives less control. Reviewers rate the Hatori higher (4.7 from 1,307 ratings) than the SHARPAL (4.3 from 247), and owners of the Hatori praise build and ease of use while some note trouble with narrow blades.

• Choose the Hatori Diamond Rolling Knife Sharpener if you want a guided, angle-controlled edge on kitchen and outdoor knives and don't mind a short learning curve.
• Choose the SHARPAL 191H if you want a small, one-handed sharpener that also handles scissors and serrated blades and stores in a drawer.