How does this compare to Presto's 2 stage electric sharpener?

The 3-stage sharpener has an adjustment for the thickness(thin, medium, wide) of the blade to be sharpened which allows for better positioning of the knife blade to the sharpening wheel. The 2-stage sharpener does not have this feature.

At what angle does this unit sharpen?

The angle is adjustable to three different positions but the exact angle is difficult to measure without an optical comparator. Lowest angle is for thin knives like a fillet, and the highest angle is for things like cleavers. However, there is nothing to prevent you from sharpening a cleaver to the angle normally used for a fillet knife. I work in the medical device industry where we sharpen surgical needles. I inspected the sharpened edge using a 10x eye loupe, and the results are fantastic. A little bit of micro serrations on the edge creates a very sharp cutting surface. I have sharpened knives for many friends and they were all amazed at the quality and sharpness of their knives.Update: After 2 years of use, it is still going strong and one of my favorite tools. Very easy to use once you get the "smooth pulling the knife towards you" technique down.

Will this work on a large bread knife with long serrations?

i beg to differ on using the pesto 08810 to sharpen serrated knives .... the only way to sharpen a serrated knife long or short is by using a round rat tail sharpening tool then each serration must be sharpened individually .... by turning the knife sideways (bevels showing directed away from you ) placing the small end on the tail in the bevel and pushing gently through each serration bevel .... its a timely process but its the really only way

Can it sharpen scissors?

The Presto Knife Sharpener was not designed to sharpen scissors. If you need any questions answered or have any concerns that need to be addressed, please contact our Customer Service Department Monday-Friday 8:00-4:15 Central Time. You can call (1-800-877-0441) or e-mail (contact1@gopresto.com). We are here to help.

ASIN	B000TYBWJ0
Best Sellers Rank	#11,237 in Kitchen & Dining ( See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining ) #50 in Knife Sharpeners #209 in Kitchen Knives & Accessories
Brand	Presto
Color	Multi/None
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (10,725)
Date First Available	May 10, 2007
Department	Unisex-Adult
Global Trade Identification Number	00075741088105
Grit Type	Light,Medium,Fine
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Item Weight	5.07 pounds
Item model number	08810
Manufacturer	Presto
Material	Plastic, Sapphirite wheels
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	18.43"L x 11.25"W x 2.18"H
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Presto 08810 Professional Electric Knife Sharpener, Multi/None

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