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Standard Knife Sharpening Service

Standard Knife Sharpening Service

Our Standard Sharpening Service covers the vast majority of kitchen and pocket knives regardless of size. Having sharpened nearly 200,000 knives, our team uses professional grade belt grinders to establish a brand new edge, reinforcing the proper angle that each knife requires. Finishing is done with a soft felt belt, loaded with the highest quality polishing compound. Your knives are guaranteed to shine and slice right out of the package!

We sharpen nearly every major knife brand, regardless of origin, with VERY few exceptions to variety and make. Bread knives and Kitchen Shears are easily sharpened and should be considered in your total count.  

We accept walk-in service 7 days per week at our Union Market location and offer mail in sharpening services as well.
     
     ***Minor repairs for broken tips, small chips and bolster reductions are included in this service***

$13.00 USD
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***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***

Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.

International customers may face additional customs charges, including local VAT and duties with applicable fees, potentially remitted to regulatory authorities on their behalf to ensure compliance. These tariffs may effect costs until further notice.

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Customer Reviews

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C.K.
Worth the trip to Union Market

Expertise and great service keep me coming back year after year. Thanks!

Thank you so much for your continued patronage!

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Jason Mehta
Happy Customer of 6 Years

Love coming here, fantastic service for a range of knives - wouldn’t trust anyone else.

Prices are extremely reasonable, especially since they will usually turn it around in just a few hours (I’ve always gotten them back same-day).

They also go above and beyond on tricker blades - very pleased.

Finally - they will never charge just to charge - they’ll let you know if your blades aren’t in need of a sharpening.

I have a butcher knife that had seen a lot of love for months, seemed fine but took it in anyway for a look and they gave me an honest assessment - still plenty sharp for butchering, no need to bring it in for a few more months of use.

Thanks for the incredible review dude!

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Sarah Barrett
Fantastic service!

My knives are like new! Maybe even better. It was easy to drop my knives off at the end of the day, and they were ready by noon the next day. The communication about my order was flawless, the service was wonderful, and I intend to come back when I next need any knives sharpened!

Thank you Sarah!

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Ken Grossinger
Only the best

Best knife sharpener I know.....

And we've got the best customers, thanks Ken!

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Henry Lebard
Absolutely Recommend

Great expertise and care with my knives. Best place in DC for knife care.

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We love what we do, thanks Henry!

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High-performance kitchen cutlery delivers its best results only when properly maintained. Check out our knife sharpening services for home cooks and professionals alike or our strops and stones section for all of your at home sharpening tools.