Standard Knife Sharpening

I examine every knife that I sharpen to check for damage and to assess the blade profile and geometry. Once I have fixed any damage, I will thin the blade down by creating a back bevel behind the cutting edge. This is often done with variable speed belts or a water-cooled wheel. Finally, I expertly sharpen the edge bevel and hone it to razor sharpness. If you are getting a hand sharpened edge, then the edge bevel will be sharpened and honed on Japanese waterstones. On a carbon steel knife, I will also put a light coat of camellia oil on the blade to prevent rust.

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Japanese Knife Sharpening

I start by examining the blade to check for damage as well as observe the blade’s profile and geometry. After fixing any problems, I begin by sharpening the shinogi line. After I have finished sharpening the shinogi line, I then sharpen the edge. If it is a single bevel knife, I also do uraoshi sharpening. I then polish the blade road to the desired look. Finally, I finish by polishing the cutting edge on fine Japanese waterstones. If it is a carbon steel knife, I will also put a light coat of camellia oil on the blade to prevent rust.

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Knife Blade Repair

If your knife blade has any damage to it (such as nicks, chips, bends, broken tips, etc.), I will repair it when I sharpen it. When a large amount of steel must be removed, then I will use variable speed belts or a water-cooled wheel followed by Japanese waterstones.

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Why thin a knife down?

  • Thinner knives just cut better.
  • Each time your knife is sharpened, a small amount of steel is removed from the edge of your knife. This moves your edge back into thicker steel. By thinning your knife down a little bit each time I sharpen it, I maintain the proper blade geometry for your knife.
  • All good sharpeners thin knife blades. Without proper thinning, the knife won’t cut well.

Straight Razor Honing and Repair

I personally shave with a straight razor, and I would love to sharpen yours. I will hand hone it on Japanese waterstones, and then strop it until it is shave ready. I do not tape the spine of the razor. If it is a carbon steel razor, I will also put a light coat of camellia oil on the blade to prevent rust. I am also have a free video showing you how to strop your razor so you can properly maintain the edge between honings.

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Scissors and Shears

I sharpen household scissors, sewing shears, pinking shears, surgical scissors, industrial shears, manicure scissors, and knife edge shears.

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Please note the following:

  • Pocket knives are charged per blade.
  • Extra charges may be made for items that need repair. I do not repair handles. If extra charges are necessary, I will advise you before proceeding.
  • Blades should be clean when they arrive for sharpening.
  • I sharpen each individual serration on a serrated knife. I will re-serrate knives if necessary.
  • I do not sharpen double edged knives.
  • If I am unable to sharpen your item, then I will return it to you with an explanation.
  • With the exception of scissors, the above prices are per blade unless otherwise noted.

If you have questions, please contact me.

Sharpening from A to Z...

  1. Examine the knife
    • Check the blade for straightness
    • Check the blade profile
    • Check the blade geometry
    • Assess the blade for damage
  2. Correct any damage or blade profile issues such as
    • A reverse bow
    • A broken tip
    • Any chips
    • A protruding bolster on western chef knives
    • Worn down serrations
  3. Correct or maintain proper blade geometry
    • Adjust or create the back bevel on a western knife
    • Sharpen the shinogi line on a Japanese knife
  4. Sharpen the primary edge
    • Create or resharpen the primary edge on Japanese waterstones or power sharpen using special wheels.
    • Perform uraoshi sharpening on a single bevel Japanese knife
    • Hand hone or power sharpen the edge to razor sharpness using fine Japanese waterstones