
Performance Tuned Cutlery
DC's premier knife and sharpening service EST. 2012
New Arrivals
Our newest knives and accessories, fresh into the shop. Aren't they just beautiful?
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130mm Masakage Yuki Shirogami Ko-Bunka Wa Handle
Vendor:Masakage KnivesRegular price $219.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
150mm Muneishi Damascus Aogami Petty Utility Wa Handle
Vendor:Muneishi KnivesRegular price $175.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
150mm Hinokuni Shirogami Petty Funayuki Wa Handle
Vendor:Hinokuni KnivesRegular price $119.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
150mm Teruyasu Fujiwara Shirogami Petty Utility Wa Handle
Vendor:Fujiwara KnivesRegular price $160.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
240mm Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ZDP189 Gyuto Wa Handle
Vendor:Hatsukokoro KnivesRegular price $299.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
170mm Tsunehisa Shirogami Tsuchime Bunka Wa Handle
Vendor:Tsunehisa KnivesRegular price $129.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
120mm Kamo Katsuyasu VG10 Damascus Petty Utility Wa Handle
Vendor:Kamo Katsuyasu KnivesRegular price $170.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
240mm Anryu Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto Wa Handle
Vendor:Anryu KnivesRegular price $300.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 USDSale price $300.00 USD -
210mm Tsunehisa Ginsan Gyuto Yo Handle
Vendor:Tsunehisa KnivesRegular price $185.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
165mm Anryu Aogami Super Kurouchi Nakiri Wa Handle
Vendor:Anryu KnivesRegular price $210.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 USDSale price $210.00 USD -
170mm Yoshimi Kato Strix V Tsuchime Bunka Wa Handle
Vendor:Yoshimi Kato KnivesRegular price $350.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
3.5" PRO-TECH TR-3 Integrity Green INT106
Vendor:PROTECH KnivesRegular price $270.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
PRO-TECH Mordax Blue Gridlock Flipper MX105BLU
Vendor:PROTECH KnivesRegular price $280.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
240mm Muneishi Aogami Gyuto Wa Handle
Vendor:Muneishi KnivesRegular price $219.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
165mm Tsunehisa VG10 Nickel Damascus Nakiri Blade
Vendor:Tsunehisa KnivesRegular price $179.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
150mm Anryu Aogami Petty Utility Wa Handle
Vendor:Anryu KnivesRegular price $150.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 USDSale price $150.00 USD -
270mm Kamo Katsuyasu VG10 Damascus Sujihiki Wa Handle
Vendor:Kamo Katsuyasu KnivesRegular price $599.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
170mm Kobayashi SG2 Damascus Bunka Wa Handle
Vendor:Kobayashi KnivesRegular price $320.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
165mm Kobayashi SG2 Damascus Nakiri Wa Handle
Vendor:Kobayashi KnivesRegular price $320.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
210mm Tosa Tsukasa Shirogami Gyuto Wa Handle
Vendor:Tosa TsukasaRegular price $120.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
165mm Kajiwara Aogami Damascus Nakiri Wa Handle
Vendor:Kajiwara KnivesRegular price $350.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
270mm TOJIRO Color Series MV Gyuto Black Yo Handle
Vendor:Tojiro KnivesRegular price $89.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
5″ Lamson Premier Forged Serrated Steak Knives, 4-Piece Set
Vendor:Lamson KnivesRegular price $379.99 USDRegular priceUnit price / per -
150mm SUNCRAFT SENZO Universal VG10 Damascus Petty Yo Handle
Vendor:SUNCRAFTRegular price $109.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per
Knife Care And Maintenance

Suehiro 1000/6000 Grit Sharpening Stone

Sharpening Accessories
The best Japanese chef's knife is only okay without the best knife...
Maker of the Month: Katsushige Anryu
Katsushige Anryu is a revered fourth-generation Japanese knife maker from Echizen, carrying forward a family legacy that began in the 1870s. As a certified master blacksmith and a founder of the Takefu Knife Village, he’s shaped both exceptional knives and the next generation of artisans.
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165mm Anryu Aogami Super Kurouchi Nakiri Wa Handle
Vendor:Anryu KnivesRegular price $210.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 USDSale price $210.00 USD -
240mm Anryu Aogami Super Kurouchi Gyuto Wa Handle
Vendor:Anryu KnivesRegular price $300.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 USDSale price $300.00 USD -
150mm Anryu Aogami Petty Utility Wa Handle
Vendor:Anryu KnivesRegular price $150.00 USDRegular priceUnit price / per$0.00 USDSale price $150.00 USD
Let customers speak for us
from 112 reviews
These guys never disappoint, which is why I drive from Arlington to have them sharpen my most used knives and scissors.

Been dragging my knives to your shop at Union Market from Arlington for years. Why do I drive 40 minutes to drop off my knives? Because you're the best of the best in our region!

They do a good job and are prompt.

I’ve been a customer of theirs since day one and have used sharpening services in different cities. This team is the best. Friendly and quick service, also reasonably priced.

Ozzie Mendoza was wonderful, Outstanding Service, sharp knives and clear advice.

4 knives sharpened well and completed when promised.

District Cutlery engraved my name on two of my special chef knives, and did an exceptional job. I met with their expert at Union Market who showed me on a computer how the various fonts would look, which also allowed me to verify the spelling of my name and change appearance of the engraving before the work was done. The turnaround time was fast for personalized knives that will last a lifetime or longer.

this was the knife i knew i needed for comfort of fit. ..no rubbing on the wrist/base of thumb/no excess length. chopping/mincing/cutting all done fluidly. the lightweight handle allows the blade to just balance. pivoting with ease. did not want to purchase from anyone else. pleased you still carried it.
I bought some stones, and do touchup, but the intial edge they put on, i don't think i would be able todo without some serious training or if i had been doing this 10 years longer

I hate feeling like my knuckles will hit the cutting board or squish what I am chopping. I have been searching for taller knives and am so happy I got this one. It feels better in hand than I expected since I ordered it online and had never held one. The 59mm height was so nice after years of short knives. Came super sharp and it looked like the original edge under a 100x scope. Tall but not too tall as to be wobbly or have reduced control when cutting. Finish is really nice. District had this priced very reasonably at $260 and other shops were charging as much as $479 for the same knife.

Super easy to do! And the recipients were very happy : )

Excellent and timely service solid communication

Very happy with this knife the quality, sharpness, and look. Would definitely recommend

Great knife

I have a Benchmade knife that I haven’t sharpens since I bought it (7 years ago) and I took it in and the guys did a great job.
Knife Advice!
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Viva Las Vegas!
Ryan SwansonThe end of April saw Ryan travel to Las Vegas as a sharpening instructor for the annual Western Sharpeners Roundup, a three day convention of the best knife and shear...
Viva Las Vegas!
Ryan SwansonThe end of April saw Ryan travel to Las Vegas as a sharpening instructor for the annual Western Sharpeners Roundup, a three day convention of the best knife and shear...
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Blasting Through Prep with the Hayabusa Series ...
ozzie mendozaWhen I hear the word "Hayabusa," I always picture a 200-mph Japanese sports bike tearing down the road—a symbol of speed and precision. Hatsukokoro's Hayabusa series in Aogami Super and ZDP 189...
Blasting Through Prep with the Hayabusa Series ...
ozzie mendozaWhen I hear the word "Hayabusa," I always picture a 200-mph Japanese sports bike tearing down the road—a symbol of speed and precision. Hatsukokoro's Hayabusa series in Aogami Super and ZDP 189...
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Exploring the TOJIRO Reppu Series In SG2: Craft...
ozzie mendozaThe TOJIRO Reppu Series embodies everything we love about Japanese knives—razor-sharp precision, lightweight balance, and stunning craftsmanship.
Exploring the TOJIRO Reppu Series In SG2: Craft...
ozzie mendozaThe TOJIRO Reppu Series embodies everything we love about Japanese knives—razor-sharp precision, lightweight balance, and stunning craftsmanship.
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