Hudson Grinding Knife Sharpening
How it Works?
Sharpen while you shop
From Nyack to Princeton, we set up at 18 farmers markets across New Jersey and Nyack, NY. Drop off your knives, do your shopping, and pick them up sharp before you leave.
Find us at Princeton, Bedminster, Teaneck, Nyack and 14 more.
18 markets • Same-day service • $8 to $12 a knife
Home workshop, by appointment only
Call or text us at 929-399-5749 to book a time.
Turnaround depends on how much work is on the bench, so ask when you book and we'll give you a ready date.
Pricing
Small knives, 5 inches and under: $8. Paring knives, steak knives, pocket knives (non super steel).
Medium knives, 5 to 8 inches: $10. Chef knives, santokus, nakiris and fillet knives.
Large and specialty items: $12. Cleavers; single-bevel knives such as kamikoto, deba and yanagiba; super-steel EDC knives such as Benchmade and Spyderco; axes, machetes, swords and bayonets.
Additional services: oversize knives add $1.50 per inch over 10 inches. Repairs for chips, broken tips and re-profiling are $5 and up; Japanese knife repairs are $10 and up.
Payment: Cash, Venmo, Zelle and credit cards. Prices are plus tax. Credit cards have a 3% fee.
Our Sharpening Calendar
Where we’ll be this week. Times can change with the weather.
Questions & Answers
How do you sharpen?
On slow-speed specialty grinders, backed by 20 years of hand sharpening on whetstones. Fast grinders overheat steel and remove too much of it. Slow speed does neither, so your knife keeps its temper and its life.
Where can I find you?
At 18 to 20 farmers markets across North and Central New Jersey, and by appointment only at our home workshop. See our market list or calendar for this week's stops.
How much does it cost?
$8, $10 or $12 per knife, depending on blade length. Broken tips and chips are $5 and up, depending on the damage.
How long does it take?
About 2 to 3 minutes per item. On busy days it can be up to an hour, but anything you drop off at a market comes back to you the same day. At the home workshop, turnaround depends on how much work we have.
What else do you sharpen?
Kitchen, fabric and all-purpose scissors, plus hand garden tools like pruners, loppers and hedge trimmers. We don't do salon shears.
How often should I sharpen my knife?
For most home cooks, once a year, if you hone it as needed. How often depends on use and steel quality. Cutting on plates, countertops, or glass or metal boards dulls an edge in a single cut, so stick to wood or plastic.
How do I pay?
Cash, Venmo, Zelle or card (3% card fee). Prices plus tax.
Our Reviews
★★★★★ 5.0 from 93 customers on Google
“He clearly understood how to treat a high-end Japanese knife properly… the edge is now laser sharp. My knife cuts better than when I first bought it.”
“About 25 minutes for 9 knives. The price was reasonable… he even reshaped my paring knife where I had broken the tip off.”
“Roberto was so incredibly communicative and flexible with my drop off/pick up appointments. I am so excited to cook dinner with knives that actually CUT.”