Person sharpening knife on whetstone with two hands

BRING YOUR KNIFE

BACK TO LIFE

Premier sharpening services

Kneighborhood Knives is a mobile knife sharpening studio providing premier sharpening services to the Portland area and beyond.

Whether you’re a home chef or you run a commercial kitchen, my passion is restoring your knives using the highest quality techniques based on an extensive background in traditional hand sharpening on whetstones.

In addition to accepting drop-offs in SE Portland, I make house calls to homes & businesses and host knife sharpening pop-up events regularly.

Now booking house calls

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Why whetstones?

My entire process and philosophy is based on removing as little material as possible and promoting the integrity of your knife’s temper, geometry, angles, and finish.

This is why I center everything I do around traditional hand-sharpening on whetstones.

Every knife that comes through Kneighborhood Knives - even if it undergoes treatment for repairs on ceramic belts or rotary stones - is hand-sharpened using a unique progression of whetstones.

With a nuanced and intentional approach every step of the way, every blade is given a sharpening treatment that is most conducive to the knife’s performance, aesthetic, and longevity.

Western Knives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12/knife
Traditional Japanese Knives . . . . $15/knife

Testimonials

  • "As a chef with over a decade in the industry, I’m very particular about my tools, and Kneighborhood Knives surpassed all expectations. "

    Kristin S.

  • "This is such a great service and so convenient, I really look forward to bringing more knives."

    Chase H.

  • “It is so hard to find someone that will sharpen Japanese knives, but my knives are now good as new!"

    Emma D.

  • "Literally the best knife service I’ve ever used. Genevive is swift, kind, and an amazing talent. Amazing Amazing Amazing!"

    Dustin H.

  • "I couldn't be happier with the results from this knife sharpening service! Every blade I brought in came back razor-sharp and like new."

    Sarah V.

  • "Couldn't be better. Fast, convenient, inexpensive, friendly, razor sharp."

    Dima R.

  • "I've been sharpening my own knives for over 30 years, and it's difficult to trust someone else to do it correctly. Genevieve is meticulous, precise, and charges a reasonable fee to boot."

    Matt H.

  • "Quick and easy service. Half an hour later it's like I have four new knives."

    Sam W.