Chef's Choice Manual Diamond HoneĀ® Sharpeners

At Sharpening Supplies, we test the products we sell. By testing our sharpeners, we can provide recommendations based on actual hands on experience, and not just the product specifications.

This chart was designed to help you select the best Chef's Choice manual knife sharpener for your needs. Compare the five sharpeners based on the features available.


Chef's Choice Manual Knife Sharpener Comparison Guide
Chef's Choice 430 Chef's Choice 460 Chef's Choice 4633 Chef's Choice 464 Chef's Choice 4643
Model Number 430 460 4633 464 4643
Sharpening Supplies Recommendations   Best Inexpensive Sharpener   Best Overall Sharpener Best for Japanese
& American Knives
Number of Stages 1 2 3 2 3
Abrasives 100% Diamonds 100% Diamonds 100% Diamonds 100% Diamonds 100% Diamonds
Recommended for Standard Knives (20° Class) No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Recommended for Santuko and
Other 15° Class Knives
No No Yes No Yes
Recommended for Serrated Knives Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Recommended for Light Sports and Pocket Knives No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Recommended for Standard Sports
and Pocket Knives
No Yes Yes Yes Yes
Scissors Sharpening Feature No No No No No
Advanced CrissCross™
Sharpening Technology
No No No Yes Yes
Soft-Touch Handle No No No Yes Yes
Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year
Manufacturing Source U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A. U.S.A.
Purchasing Information Buy Model 430
Buy Model 460 Buy Model 4633 Buy Model 464 Buy Model 4643