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Knife Sharpening

I am able to sharpen almost all knives, and even do an occasional machete, brush hook or hatchet.

I am able to sharpen scissors, as well.

Price List

$3 minimum, may not include major regrinds or re-profiling

  • Standard edge – $0.75 a linear inch
  • Serrated edge – $1 a linear inch
  • Hatchets, axes – usually ~$10 a blade
  • Machetes, etc – $1 a linear inch
  • Scissors (basic household fabric or paper type)- ~$8 each

My Process

The center of my sharpening equipment is a completely manually operated EdgePro Sharpener, which uses water stones. I prefer, when possible, to take the time to sharpen by hand to decrease the amount of steel I remove from the edge and help the knife last a little longer. It takes a little longer to do it this way, but I think it produces a better edge and serves to ensure that the tool lasts longer.

I do occasionally use a belt grinder if I need to regrind a chipped edge, a broken tip or a severely dull edge. I do use the belt grinder for larger work tools like machetes.  My grinders have a full range of speed adjustment which allows me to grind the steel of a hardened blade with much control of the temperature.  This is very important so that the blade is not overheated and ruined during sharpening.

I have been sharpening knives, and other tools, since I was very young on our family farm, where I used bench stones.

A note on chisels

I am often asked if I sharpen, or repair, woodworking chisels.
I have recently begun to offer this service more regularly.
These are definitely a case by case thing, as unfortunately it can often get more expensive to sharpen or repair a chisel than it would cost to simply purchase a new one.

Sharpening a chisel usually requires that the bevel be reground and the back be lapped, which takes time and patience to do. Bevels can be ground on a power sander or grinder, but great care has to be taken to not overheat the tool and ruin its heat treatment, which is why I prefer to use a very slow disk sander specifically designed for the purpose.

Please contact me about your chisel sharpening or repair needs, and we can see what can be done.

Services FAQ

Can I visit your shop?
Do you have detailed drawings or CAD drawings of the tools on your site?
Do you offer a “rush” option?
How do I pay for the work you did?
How long does it take to get a knife repaired or sharpened?
How should I package my knife to ship it to you?
I have a knife I would like repaired. What do I do first?
I just got my knives back from sharpening; anything I should know?
I like one of the jigs you show on the site. Do you have one I could buy?
My knife’s blade broke off near the handle, can you fix it?
The spring/lock on my folding knife broke; can you fix it?
Where do I ship my knife to?
Will you make a sheath for my knife?

Hi, I'm Brome McCreary.

I work full-time as a wildlife biologist and have a small homestead with my family outside Albany. More about me.

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