SkateMate®

• more expensive

• with a lot of extra effort it could remove a lost edge

• re-grinds the hollow
• takes more time & effort to re-sharpen outside edges
• requires replacement of grinding tubes - extra cost
• not recommend to be used by children
• need to set device to correct hollow. if the hollow is slightly off, the hollow needs to be re-ground with the device
• considered to be a replacement for traditional sharpening
• requires adjustments for varying blades widths

Pro-Filer Plus

• considerably more expensive

• with a lot of extra effort it could remove a lost edge
• offers a deluxe accessory kit (additional cost)

• re-grinds the hollow
• takes more time & effort to re-sharpen outside edges
• requires replacement of grinding tubes/stones - extra cost
• not recommend to be used by children
• need to set device to correct hollow. if the hollow is slightly off, the hollow needs to be re-ground with the device
• considered to be a replacement for traditional sharpening
• requires adjustments for varying blades widths
• requires 3 different purchases to to accommodate for Hockey, Figure & Goalie skates

Stay-Sharp

• comparable in price

• with a lot of extra effort it could remove a lost edge

• re-grinds the hollow & sides
• takes more time & effort to re-sharpen outside edges
• requires replacement of grinding tubes/stones - extra cost
• not recommend to be used by children
• need to set device to correct hollow. If the hollow is slightly off, the hollow needs to be re-ground with the device
• considered to be a replacement for traditional sharpening
• requires adjustments for varying blades widths
• requires 3 different purchases to accommodate for Hockey, Figure & Goalie skates

• Less expensive

• good choice if you want to use it to sharpen kitchen knives too

• primary use if for kitchen knife sharpening
• design is more beneficial for knife sharpening rather than skates

• comparable in price

• does not remove any blade
• based off of ceramic technology

• poor design, awkward to use
• hands are too close to blade risking injury
• hands are not positioned down center of blade, potentially causing unbalanced edge enhancement (one edge over sharpened)