Professional Knife Sharpening in Austin, TX
Knives, scissors, and tools sharpened fast. Use the 24/7 drop-box, book a weekend porch pickup, or mail them in.
Three easy ways to book
Pick the service that fits your day.
The same tested edge, whichever way you choose.
Drop it off. Pick it up when it suits you.
Bring your knives to the secure North Austin drop-box whenever it works for you. Book online first and your personal entry code arrives with your confirmation.
- Open 24/7
- No minimum
- Back in 24 to 72 hours
- STEP 1Book and get your code
- STEP 2Drop off any hour
- STEP 3Pick up sharp
Simple pricing
Simple pricing, by blade length.
One price per blade length, whatever the brand, the complexity, or how dull the edge is. Serrated knives are the same price. Tools and scissors are priced by item, see the full list.
Paring, utility, santoku & shorter blades
Chef knives, cleavers & larger blades
Included with every knife:
Brands I sharpen
I sharpen every brand in your block.
Wüsthof, Shun, Global, Miyabi, Zwilling, Cutco, Benchmade and the rest, from budget sets to hand-forged Japanese steel.
The difference
Before & after
MTech Folding Knife
Santoku
Chef's Knife
Cutco Paring Knife
Miyabi Damascus Chef's Knife
Michael Kempf
Founder and sharpener
The operator
Hand-Built Edges
I'm Michael Kempf. I taught myself to sharpen in 2022 and turned it into a business here in Austin that same year. Since opening I have put an edge on more than 20,000 blades, and every one of them went through my own hands, from drop-off to the final test.
Every knife gets the method that suits it. A chipped German blade that lives in the dishwasher and a hand-forged Japanese one need different work, so I match the method to the blade. If you want a full whetstone edge, I offer that as well. Just ask.
Everything I know came from repetition and from customers who bring their knives back and tell me how the last edge held up. That feedback is how I keep getting better, and it is why the reviews directly below are the part of this page I would read first.
What customers say
145 reviews on Google.
Read every one.
Customer story
Eight knives in rough shape. Ready by 4:00.
“He had my knives ready within a full working day. All of my broken tips are fixed.”
- 9:06 AMEight knives in rough shape, dropped off
- 4:00 PMReady to pick up, broken tips repaired
Common questions
Frequently asked
How much does knife sharpening cost in Austin?
Knives under 7" are $15. Knives 7" and over are $20. Chip and tip repair is included at no extra charge. Serrated knives are the same price as any knife of the same length.
How long does a professional sharpening last?
Edge retention depends on how often you cook. A home cook sharpening weekly or less can expect one to three months between sharpenings. Heavy home use (cooking every day) narrows that to two to six weeks. In a commercial kitchen, blades may need attention every few days to two weeks.
More on edge retention and sharpening frequency
Do you sharpen serrated knives?
Yes. Serrated knives are sharpened at the same price as any knife of the same length: $15 for under 7", $20 for 7" and over.
Is porch pickup available?
Yes. Porch pickup runs Fridays and Saturdays, and you pick your day when you book. I collect your knives that day and bring them back Sunday evening. Four spots each day, with a $150 minimum plus a trip fee. The 24/7 drop-box in North Austin is open anytime, and mail-in works from anywhere in the U.S.
What if I'm outside Austin?
Mail-in sharpening works from anywhere in the U.S. Ship your knives to me and I'll sharpen and ship them right back.
How long does it take?
Most orders are back in 24 to 72 hours. I text you the item count, the total, and the turnaround time once I have your knives.
How do I pay?
I accept cash, Venmo, and Cash App. For orders over $200, credit and debit card is available through a secure payment link. Pay after service.
Ready to book?
Your knives deserve
a real edge.
Book a drop-off or a weekend porch pickup. Pay after service.
