KNIFE SHARPENING

Experience the joy of a truly sharp knife.

For over a decade, Local Root has been the go-to for professional knife sharpening in the Greater Boston area. We use a precise wet-sharpening process to give your straight-edge and serrated knives a consistently sharp, long-lasting edge. Get your knives sharpened and feel the difference it makes in your kitchen.

 

Wet-Sharpening Service

  • $15 - 18 per Straight-Edge Knife

  • $17 - 21 per Serrated-Edge Knife

  • Professional Knife Sharpening using Water Cooled Equipment

Experience the difference a sharp edge makes. Get your knives professionally sharpened at Local Root.

Our 3-Step Wet-Sharpening Process

Ideal for most mid to high-end knife brands. Our wet-sharpening service utilizes water-cooled equipment to prevent the steel from overheating. This process is appropriate for all straight-edge kitchen knives.

This refined 3-step sharpening method consistently yields superior results:

  1. Water-Cooled Belt: A water-cooled abrasive belt is meticulously used to establish the precise shape of the edge and bolster, as needed.

  2. Sisal Deburring Wheel: A sisal deburring wheel is used to gently remove the burr and create a balanced, symmetrical edge.

  3. Cotton Polishing Wheel: A cotton polishing wheel is used for the final touch, imparting a fine, mirror-like polish to the blade's edge.

Several brands, including Global, Shun, and Miyabi, along with other specialty knives, are sharpened at a different angle than traditional European-style knives. Most of these knives sharpen beautifully with our standard service.

Water Cooled Knife Sharpening