What Kind of Knives I Sharpen at My Sharpening Service

Keeping your blades sharp isn’t just about performance — it’s about safety, longevity, and getting the most enjoyment out of every cut. At my sharpening service, I work with a wide variety of knives, from everyday kitchen essentials to specialized tools many people don’t realize can be sharpened.

Here’s a closer look at the types of knives I sharpen and what you can expect when you bring them in.

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🥕 Kitchen Knives (Home & Professional)

These are the most commonly sharpened knives — and often the most neglected.

I sharpen:

• Chef’s knives

• Santokus & Nakiris

• Paring knives

• Utility knives

• Cleavers (Western & Chinese)

• Boning & fillet knives

• Bread knives (yes, serrated knives can be sharpened!)

Whether you’re a home cook or a professional chef, I restore kitchen knives to a clean, consistent edge that cuts effortlessly and safely.

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🥓 Serrated Knives

Many people assume serrated knives are “unsharpenable,” but that’s not true.

I can restore the original bite without flattening or damaging the blade.

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🔪 Specialty & Japanese Knives

I handle both single-bevel and double-bevel Japanese knives with the care they deserve. This includes:

• Gyuto

• Yanagiba

• Deba

• Usuba

• Honesuki

Japanese steel often require a different approach, and I use fine stones and controlled technique to maintain the blade’s geometry and traditional edge style.

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🏕️ Outdoor, Hunting & Survival Knives

For those who rely on their knives outdoors, a sharp edge is essential.

I sharpen:

• Hunting knives

• Field dressing knives

• Survival knives

• Camp knives & choppers

• Bushcraft blades

Whether it’s restoring a rugged working edge or refining a polished cutting edge, I tailor the sharpening to the knife’s intended use.

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🔧 Pocket Knives & EDC Blades

Everyday carry knives see a lot of wear and tear. I sharpen:

• Folding pocket knives

• Tactical knives

• Multi-tool blades (Leatherman, Gerber, etc.)

• Swiss Army Knife blades

I sharpen both plain-edge and partially serrated EDC knives.

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🍣 Restaurant & Commercial Knives

For businesses that rely on sharp knives daily, I offer sharpening for:

• Line cook knives

• Prep knives

• Butcher knives

• Seafood & sushi prep knives

• Carving knives

I can also sharpen knives in sets to keep a full kitchen consistently ready.

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🔍 Not Sure If I Can Sharpen Your Knife?

If it has a blade, chances are I can sharpen it! From heirloom knives to everyday beaters, I evaluate each knife individually and choose the method that gives the best results.

— Warren