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Knife Sharpening in Hull

 
Professional Knife Sharpening Service
 
Bring your knives to our store for professional sharpening, and we’ll restore their edge to peak performance. Our expert sharpeners use precision techniques tailored to your knife’s material and size, ensuring a razor-sharp finish every time.
 
Please Note: If your knife has MAJOR chips or cracks in the blade, we may not be able to sharpen it.
If your blade has been on a grinding wheel or anything similar, it will have damaged the heat treatment therefore destroying the structural integrity of the steel.
 
We also sharpen scissors!
Scissors sharpening is the same price as knives
 
If your knife was originally purchased from us, you receive an additional 10% off your final sharpening cost (Stacks with other discounts)

 How It Works

  • Drop-Off: Bring your knives to our store during business hours.
Turnaround Time:
  • 1–2 knives: Ready for collection the next day.
  • For every additional 2 knives, add 1 extra day (e.g., 4 knives = 2 days, 5–6 knives = 3 days).
  • Collection: Pick up your freshly sharpened knives on the scheduled day.
Pricing
Pricing is determined by two factors: blade length (measured in inches, rounded up to the nearest inch) and blade steel type (based on HRC hardness).
 
For example, a blade measuring 1.51 inches is costed as 2 inches. The steel’s hardness affects sharpening time, with some premium steels taking up to 5 times longer than basic stainless steel. Each additional inch of blade length increases the cost, calculated per inch according to the steel’s HRC category. While higher-quality knives often use harder steels, this isn’t always the case.
Pricing Structure
  • 50–55 HRC: £2.00 per inch
  • 56–60 HRC: £2.60 per inch
  • 61–65 HRC: £4.00 per inch
  • 66+ HRC: £6.00 per inch
Example: A 6.3-inch knife (rounded up to 7 inches) with 56–60 HRC steel costs 7 × £2.60 = £18.20 to sharpen.
Quantity Discounts
Save more when you bring in multiple knives. Discounts apply to the cheapest knives in your order (based on total sharpening cost per knife):
  • 3–4 knives: The third and fourth cheapest knives receive 30% off their sharpening cost.
  • 5–6 knives: The third through sixth cheapest knives receive 35% off their sharpening cost.
  • 7+ knives: The third through all additional cheapest knives receive 40% off their sharpening cost.
Discount Example: You bring 5 knives for sharpening:
  • Knife 1: 6-inch, 50–55 HRC = 6 × £2.00 = £12.00
  • Knife 2: 8-inch, 56–60 HRC = 8 × £2.60 = £20.80
  • Knife 3: 5-inch, 61–65 HRC = 5 × £4.00 = £20.00
  • Knife 4: 4-inch, 56–60 HRC = 4 × £2.60 = £10.40
  • Knife 5: 7-inch, 50–55 HRC = 7 × £2.00 = £14.00
Sorted by cost (cheapest to most expensive): £10.40, £12.00, £14.00, £20.00, £20.80
  • First two knives (most expensive): £20.80 + £20.00 = £40.80 (full price)
  • Third to fifth knives (cheapest):
    • £14.00 × 0.65 (35% off) = £9.10
    • £12.00 × 0.65 (35% off) = £7.80
    • £10.40 × 0.65 (35% off) = £6.76
  • Total: £40.80 + £9.10 + £7.80 + £6.76 = £64.46 (saves £7.94 compared to full price of £72.40).

All knives purchased from us receive an additional 10% off total sharpening cost.

Identifying Your Knife’s Steel

To provide an accurate sharpening quote, we need to know the steel type of your knife. Most knives have their steel type marked on the blade:
  • Location: The steel type is typically marked on one side of the blade (often the back or non-logo side) or sometimes on the spine.
  • Example Markings: Look for labels like “VG-10,” “440C,” or “S30V” etched or printed on the blade.

  • No Marking?: If your knife lacks a steel marking, it’s likely a lower-end stainless steel (e.g., 420 or 3Cr13), but this isn’t always the case. Our team can help identify the steel through inspection. If the steel type remains unclear and no documentation is available, we’ll use our expertise to assess the blade and determine the appropriate sharpening cost based on its condition and likely HRC category.
Below is an expanded reference list of common and specialty knife steels, categorized by HRC (Rockwell Hardness Scale) and sharpening complexity, to help you estimate the cost of sharpening your knife. Harder steels require more time and specialized techniques, increasing the price per inch.
Steel Hardness Categories
 
50–55 HRC (£2.00 per inch – Easiest to Sharpen, Lowest Cost)
 
1Cr17 2Cr13 (1.4021) 1.4034 (4Cr13)
12C27 1.4116 (X50CrMoV15) 3Cr13
420 420A 420B
420J 420J2 440A
AISI 1055 AUS-4 AUS-6
5Cr15MoV 7Cr17MoV Friodur
 
 
56–60 HRC (£2.60 per inch – Moderate Sharpening Time, Medium Cost)
 
1095 13C26 14C28N
154CM 420HC 440C
5160 52100 8Cr13MoV
9Cr18MoV A2 AEB-L
ATS-34 AUS-8 CPM-154
D2 H1 N680
N690 O1 VG-10
 
 
61–65 HRC (£4.00 per inch – Difficult to Sharpen, Higher Cost)
 
Aogami Blue #1 / #2 Aogami Super Bohler K110
CPM-3V CPM-4V CPM-10V
CPM-20CV CPM-S30V CPM-S35VN
Cronidur 30 CTS-XHP Damascus
Elmax K390 LC200N
Maxamet SKD-11 M390
Niolox RWL-34 S90V
S110V Vanadis 4 Extra ZDP-189
 
 
66+ HRC (£6.00 per inch – Most Difficult to Sharpen, Highest Cost)
 
CPM-10V CPM-Rex 45 CPM-Rex 121
K294 M4 T15
Vanadis 8 ZDP-189 (at max hardness) Z-Tuff

One of our trusted Blade Masters will restore your edge to a razor sharp finish.

Please Note: We do not sharpen Draw Knives (For Archery Bows)

Manufacturers
11 x [Black Legion] Balisong, Butterfly Knife Trainer -50% FLASH SALE2 x [DJ Calls] Illinois River Sonderman Duck Call Walnut2 x [Böker Plus] Aluma, D2, Eran Manasherov Design3 x [Bisley] Funnel Target Holder17 x [Duncans] AcePod-X Shooting Rest -33% SALE9 x [Bisley] Corkscrew Tether3 x [Weihrauch] XLK Silencer3 x .177 [Krownland] Hi-Capa/MKII/Combat Master Magazine 18 Rounds4 x .177 [Umarex] Beretta 84 FS Pistol Magazine 17 Rounds5 x [Duncans EliteForge] Vermilion Knight, Damasco Prototype -17%2 x [Duncans ProForge] Serenade, SnakeWood, VG10 Japan -35% OFF1 x [Medford] The Antik, Stonewashed Titanium, S45VN DLC1 x .177 [Umarex] Beretta MOD. 92 FS Black2 x [Anglo Arms] Redwood Classic -35% SALE2 x [Victorinox] Huntsman Red, Swiss Army Knife (SAK)1 x [Cold Steel] SRK Bowie CPM-3V Tool Steel4 x [Victorinox] I.N.O.X. Professional Diver | IN:2418442 x [Boker] Shaving Bowl with Knob5 x [Victorinox] Alliance Sport Chronograph | IN: 24181819 x [Duncans] Crimson Terra Aluminium Angled Foregrip1 x [Reuzel] Pomade Green Apple, Vaseline, Beeswax, Tea Tree Oil2 x [ACME] Widgeon Whistle3 x [Viking] 5 VK5 Metal Detector8 x [Contender] Cobalt Blue Stainless Steel Watch -50% Sale3 x [Luminox] ICE-SAR Arctic 46 mm, Outdoor Adventure Watch - 12022 x [M48] Black & Gold Analog & Digital Tactical Watch9 x [Duncans] Triple (3) Katana Sword Stand, Vintage Gold2 x [Artisan Cutlery] Bombardier Midnight Black G10, D24 x [GunRing] Premium Precision Sniper Rifle Keychain7 x .22 [Daystate] Huntsman Regal, Silenced, 3-9x50 Digital IR AO2 x [Böker Magnum] Damascus Duke3 x [Böker Magnum] Japanese Iris7 x [Duncans] Crimson Flower 紅蓮 Guren Katana, Clay Tempered10 x [ACME] 212 Dog Whistle16 x [Nuprol] Swept Angled Grip Short, Picatinny Weaver Rail Mount6 x [Duncans] Triple (3) Katana Sword Wall Mount, Authentic, Ancient2 x [Böker Magnum] Forest Ranger2 x [Bestech] Gold Reticulan Damascus, Elijah Isham Design3 x .177 [Česká Zbrojovka] Slavia Model 612, Ultra Rare2 x [Tetra] Copper Solvent2 x [Luminox] Navy SEAL 36017 x [Smith's] Two Step Knife Sharpener, Carbide & Ceramic9 x [Duncans] Ember Rod, Wine Red4 x [Duncans] ShotSpot Splatter Targets 8" inch3 x [Duncans] Small Resetting Target Box3 x [Hawke] 10x50 Nature-Trek 35 1043 x [Wiley X] WX Kingpin Matte Demi Brown7 x [Böker Magnum] CSB Latin Machete8 x [Duncans] Snapfire Lighter Black4 x [Artisan Cutlery] Crusoe Blue Timascus, S90V6 x [Hawke] 10x42 Nature-Trek 35 1038 x [Bisley] Leather Shoe Protector Brown6 x [GunVox] Barrett M82A1 Anti-Material Rifle Replica Display Piece3 x [J. Nowill] Stag Antler Bowie Knife 5"2 x [Luminox] Navy SEAL 36036 x [EK Archery] Axis High Power Bow 30-70Lbs, Full Complete Kit10 x [Duncans] Guardian Pistol Case, High Quality7 x [EK Archery] Axis High Power Bow 30-70Lbs Adjustable Power22 x [Umarex] 4x32 RS ACOG TC-CI RGB6 x [CyberGun] Desert Eagle .50 AE Steel BB Replica3 x .177 [Gletcher] NGT Nagant (M1895) CO2 Revolver, Polished Silver15 x [Duncans] Sable Terra Aluminium Angled Foregrip8 x .177 [Marksman] Domed10 x [Garmin] eTrex Summit GPS -55% SALE6 x .177 [Webley] Matchpell37 x [Duncans x TWOSUN] StormMaster Lightning Anodized Ti Pen4 x [Duncans CoreForge] Seafarer Keychain Abalone Seashell Folder5 x [Duncans CoreForge] Prysm, D27 x [Duncans CoreForge] Miniature Mother of Pearl Folder12 x [Diodable] Suede Leather Cap, High Quality, British Patriot5 x [Duncans CoreForge] Sapphix2 x .177 [Diana] Model 25, Rare Vintage Airgun (Smooth Bore)5 x [Wiley X] WX Saint Polarized Blue Mirror Gloss White2 x [Bestech] Ronan Damascus, Rosewood Handle, Axis Lock5 x [Duncans Sheffield] Classic Gentleman Pen Knife, Mother of Pearl13 x [Burris] 4-12x32 R/A Compact Rimfire/Airgun Scope -30.9%5 x [J. 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Nowill] Stag Antler Scout Knife 4"1 x [Zippo] 8 Ball (2004738)1 x [Hawke] 10x42 Endurance ED 36 3212 x [Duncans EliteForge] Ethereon, 20CV, Zirconium1 x [WE Knife] Hyperactive Grey Titanium, Lava Flow Carbon, Vanax2 x [SOG] Entrenching Tool SOG-F08-N2 x [Duncans] Double (2) Katana Sword Stand, Vintage Gold Dragon2 x [Duncans] Chairo 茶色 Katana3 x [Fisher Space] Infinium Space Pen Blank Ink1 x [Reuzel] Beard Balm, Shea Butter, Beeswax, Rosemary, Witch Hazel1 x [Duncans ProForge] Triad, G10 Black, 14C28N1 x [Wiley X] XL-1 Advanced Comm 2.5 Grey/Clear/Light Rust1 x [Colt] M4A1 Carbine Standard Classic -20% SALE1 x [Anglo Arms] Crusader Stainless Steel Cross Knife -20% SALE1 x [Bushnell] 4.5-30x50 Elite Tactical -31.1%1 x .177 [Duncans] Striker Diabolo - Domed Pellets2 x [Duncans] Advanced Compact Weapon Laser Red (ACWL) -16% SALE1 x .177 [Weihrauch] HW44 - High Performance Pistol -9% SALE1 x [Böker] Knives Grey Snapback Cap, Black Embroidered Logo1 x [Leatherman] Arc, Black Silver, Multi-Tool, DLC CPM Magnacut2 x [Duncans CoreForge] Bishop, Toothpick Knife1 x [Böker Plus] Gulo Pro, Marble Carbon Fibre1 x .177 [Duncans] Precise Onyx Outlaw1 x [Böker] Rangebuster Black Copper1 x .177 [Krownland] Hi-Capa Extended Magazine 22 Rounds1 x [Duncans] Outlaw1 x [Duncans] Double (2) Katana Sword Wall Mount, Basic Japan Style1 x [Boker Plus] Gust Copper, Serge Panchenko Design1 x [Crosman] Ratcatcher 2250 + Upgraded Scope + Silenced Kit1 x [Duncans] infibeam Focusable Flashlight (400h Runtime) -52% SALE1 x [Böker] Applegate-Fairbairn-Sykes Knife Socks (3 Pairs)2 x .22 [Duncans] Shrapnel Rat/Pest Pellets1 x [Duncans] Tacticord Survival Tool, Navy -50% OFF1 x 6mm [SOCOM GEAR] M200 Cheytac Intervention - Shell Ejecting1 x 9mm BLANK [YAS] Gold Blank Cartridges2 x [Birchwood Casey] Lead Removing Cloth1 x .177 [RWS] Superfield