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Professional Knife Sharpening in Windsor

Razor‑sharp edges. Expert craftsmanship. Fair, transparent pricing. Bring your dull knives back to life with a specialist sharpening service trusted across Windsor and Berkshire.

Kitchen Knife Sharpening

I sharpen all brands and styles of kitchen knives, from everyday essentials to premium Japanese blades. Whether it’s a western paring knife, boning or carving knife, or a Japanese santoku, gyuto, nakiri or sujihiki, your knives are sharpened to the ideal angle for performance and longevity.

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I specialise in high‑quality brands including Wüsthof, Shun, Global, Victorinox, IO Shen, and Zwilling/Henckels.

Why Avoid Pull‑Through Sharpeners?

Pull‑through sharpeners can scratch your blade, remove too much metal, and shorten the life of your knife. Professional sharpening gives you a cleaner, sharper, longer‑lasting edge.

Kitchen Knife Sharpening Prices

Blade length:

Small up to 150mm (6")            £4.00

Medium 150-225mm (6-9")     £5.00

Large 225-300mm (9-12")       £6.00

Extra large 300mm+ (12"+)     £7.00+

Specialty Kitchen Knife Sharpening Prices

Cleaver                                         £8.00

Mandoline blade                        £5.00

Mezzaluna                                   £6.00

Pizza wheel                                 £3.00

Serrated kitchen knife             £6.00

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Sharpening serrated knives may slightly reduce the height of the serrations.

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Not Sharpened: Ceramic Knives.

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Included: Minor repairs to tips and bolsters, plus safe wrapping of loose knives.​

A photo of a sharpened kitchen knife

EDC, Hunting, Pocket & Multi-Tool Knives

I sharpen all types of outdoor and everyday carry knives, including hunting knives, pen knives, multi‑tools and pocket knives .

Because these vary widely in size and steel quality, some items are priced on inspection.

Prices

EDC, Hunting or Pocket knife    £ POI

Pen knife, per blade                   £3.00

Leather working blades            £8.00

Multi tool, per blade                  £5.00 

Mirror polish edge                   +£5.00

Serrations                                      £ POI​

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POI = Priced on inspection.

Knife Blade Repairs

Minor repairs are included in the standard sharpening price .

For more significant damage, I can:

  • Remove larger chips and nicks

  • Restore broken tips

  • Re‑heel the blade so it sits flat

  • Reduce bolsters

  • Recut worn serrations

If a blade is severely damaged, I’ll assess whether it can be saved and provide an estimate

Repair Prices

Recut serrations                      +£10.00

Polish blade                                   £ POI

Re-tip                          +£3.00 to £5.00

Re-heel                       +£3.00 to £5.00

Remove chips>1mm +£3.00 to £5.00​​

Knife Sharpening Process

  • Your knives are sharpened using modern machinery and premium abrasives, including:

  • 3M Cubitron belts

  • 3M Trizact belts

  • Diamond emulsion sprays

  • Leather stropping belts

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​This combination produces exceptionally sharp, long‑lasting edges suitable for both home cooks and professionals.

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I believe in offering top‑tier sharpening at fair prices, so you get outstanding performance without the premium price tag .

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After sharpening, blades are wiped with isopropyl alcohol — please wash before use to remove any remaining stropping compound .

Why Choose Shade Tree Sharpening?

  • Specialist in premium and Japanese knives

  • Transparent, affordable pricing

  • Minor repairs included as standard

  • Appointment‑only service for personal attention

  • Local Windsor workshop — no posting, no hassle

  • Friendly, reliable, quality‑focused service

Ready to Get Your Knives Sharper Than New?

Book your appointment, drop off your blades, and enjoy the difference a professionally sharpened edge makes.

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