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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
7 x [Duncans] H&K USP Gun Diagram, Cleaning/Mouse Cloth Mat4 x [Duncans] Black Royal Commando Fairbairn-Sykes, 2nd Revision3 x [CIVIVI] Incindie Damascus Button Lock, Ivory G102 x [Reate] Tribute, Heimskringla Damasteel Damascus, Jungle Wear2 x [WE Knife] Sine Wave Fafnir Damasteel Damascus, Titanium2 x [WE Knife] Quinseris, Blue Carbon Inlay, Titanium Frame, M3901 x [Duncans ProForge] Serrahorn, Sanmai VG10 Japan Damascus12 x .22 [Browning] T-Bolt Synthetic1 x [Anglo Arms] Rainbow Spectrum Stiletto2 x [Arthur Wright & Son] Ettrick Ebony Wood1 x [Böker] 2023 Annual Damascus Knife7 x RCBS .22 Hornet Group A Dies1 x [BNB Knives] Green & Black Karambit, D2 Tool Steel8 x [Duncans] TitanVise - Tripod/Monopod Gun / Shooting Mount16 x [Bisley] Slip Lead Field Trial10 x [Wiley X] WX Valor 2.5 Grey Matte Black Frame15 x [Gerber] Paralite Champagne -40% SALE2 x [Barnett] 9mm Slingshot Ammo (x140 Pack)13 x [Imalent] LD10 1200 Lumens Flashlight18 x [Air Arms] QTEC Silencer3 x [Bear Archery] Legit RTH Undertow 35 LBS3 x [Krown Land] Venator SOPMOD, Electric Air Rifle7 x DSA Arms SA-58 Para Operational Specialist Weapon -44% SALE2 x [LEDLENSER] H19R Headlamp, Rechargeable Battery Pack, Focus16 x [Springfield Armory] M1 Carbine, Semi-Auto WW2 Rifle -18% SALE4 x [Victory] CP2 Pistol/Rifle Combo, PCP4 x .22 [JSB] Jumbo Exact13 x .177 / .22 [Reximex] Mito Walnut, Pre-Charge, Pistol16 x [ROSSI] Panther Dione 5G Gas Ram Air Rifle + Scope9 x [Böker Magnum] Gold Finger1 x [Böker Plus] Micro Tracker 2.07 x [Bisley] Training Dummy 1Lbs1 x [Böker Plus] Gordito Frazetta "Ghoul Queen"7 x [Anglo Arms] 6.5" inch" Alloy Pistol Crossbow Bolts (12 Pack)6 x [Smith & Wesson] Tactical Digital Shock Watch7 x [Sheffield England] Genuine British Army Knife w/ Marlin Spike10 x [Stanley] Classic Legendary Bottle | 0.47L Hammertone Green1 x [EOS] Dorado S Framelock Black, Blue Accents4 x [Vanguard] PORTA-AIM Gun Rest Compact Tripod -33% SALE3 x [Böker Magnum] Kids Folder Ebony Wood Junior Knife1 x [Frost Cutlery] Blackhills Steel, Sky Blue Smooth Bone Trapper2 x [Zippo] Gold Skull Design1 x Neck Tie No11 x [Duncans CoreForge] Prysm, D22 x [Crosman] Ratcatcher 2250 + Upgraded Scope + Silenced Kit2 x Stainless Steel Lock Knife3 x [Duncans] Double (2) Katana Sword Stand, Vintage Gold Dragon9 x [Olight] O'Pen Pro OD Green, Laser/Light Metal Pen, Limited10 x [Nuprol] Vertical Forward Grip, Picatinny Weaver Rail Mount7 x [NUPROL] BOCCA Series Viper Model Suppressor9 x Tan Special Ops Tactical Gun Light 400 Lumens17 x [Duncans] 3350mAh 34MP [Button Top] 18650 Battery *Ship Free*3 x [Smith's] Two Step Knife Sharpener, Carbide & Ceramic7 x [Duncans] Crimson Terra Aluminium Angled Foregrip5 x [Nextorch] TA30 Max Tactical Flashlight1 x [Buck] Small Selkirk Fixed Blade (853)5 x [DNT Optics] Thermnight TNC225R Multispectral LRF Night Vision4 x [Duncans] AK47 Gun Diagram, Cleaning/Mouse Cloth Mat3 x [Weihrauch] 16mm Push-On Silencer HW80, HW90 & HW956 x [Olight] O'Pen Pro Black, Laser/Light Metal Pen1 x Compact PS Knife7 x [Umarex] 4x32 RS ACOG TC-CI RGB5 x [Duncans CoreForge] Billet2 x [GunRing] Premium Milkor M32A1 Grenade Launcher MSGL Keychain2 x [Tin Signs] John Wayne Courage2 x [Wiley X] WX Grid CAPTIVATE™ Polarized Green Mirror Grey1 x [Axis Blades] Tactical Slingshot Black2 x [Duncans] Prowler MAX Ultra Compact Full Power Carbine (DMR)2 x [Nitecore] NU20 Rechargeable Headlamp1 x [Gerber] Affinity Copper -48% OFF SALE2 x Dummy Launcher Blanks3 x [Böker Plus] Kwaiken Air Mini Titanium -20% SALE1 x [Klarus] HC3 Visor Clip Head Lamp1 x [Barnett] King Rat - Ambush (Strike-9) Slingshot3 x [Browning] Safari Prism Zebra -50% SALE3 x [Böker Plus] Atlas Blacked Out (All Black)2 x [Duncans ProForge] Union Jackal, Carbon Prototype -41% SALE1 x [Anglo Arms] 9.5mm Slingshot Ammo (x50 Pack)2 x [Wiley X] XL-1 Advanced Comm 2.5 Grey/Clear/Light Rust1 x [Olight] I3T 2 EOS Mini Flashlight Dragon2 x [Wiley X] WX ULTRA Brown Gradient Gloss Crystal Brown Fade3 x [Gamo] Hornet, Spring Air Rifle3 x [Umarex] HDX 68 Pump Action Shotgun4 x .177 [Victory] CP2 Pistol/Rifle Combo2 x Custom AK17-C Tactical MOD. Carbine Provisions Kit4 x [Condor] Mountain Pass Machete -22% SALE5 x [Böker Magnum] Rangebuster Micarta -42% SALE3 x [Böker Plus] Slack Cocobolo Wood -25% SALE1 x [Hawke] 30mm (1.2") High Scope Match Mounts 9-11mm (x2 Pack)1 x [Crosscut] Crimson Slicer2 x [Weihrauch] HW97K Blue Laminate + Large 9x Power Scope Kit4 x [Duncans] The Noir Lighter1 x [Survival Cuffs] Apex Grizzly Survival Leather Cuff, AEB-H Blade2 x [Duncans] Crimson Flower 紅蓮 Guren Katana, Clay Tempered1 x .22 [Victory] CP2 Pistol/Rifle Combo1 x [ACME] 212 Dog Whistle1 x [Bushnell] 4.5-30x50 Elite Tactical -31.1%3 x [Wiley X] WX ALFA CAPTIVATE™ Polarized Copper1 x [Wiley X] WX Saint Polarized Blue Mirror Gloss White1 x [Wiley X] WX Climb CAPTIVATE™ Polarized Bronze Mirror Tortoise1 x [Wiley X] WX ALFA CAPTIVATE™ Polarized Blue Mirror1 x [SIG Sauer] MCX Black Gen2 Straight Trigger Hex2 x [Duncans] Sable Terra Aluminium Angled Foregrip4 x [Contender] Seesaw D2 Cleaver, Axis Lock -50% Sale1 x [Kasu] Bronze Knife1 x [Jowika] Traditional Fishermans Knife1 x [CRKT] Trask, Deadbolt Lock SALE -45%2 x [JETBeam] Jet II Flashlight, Beryllium Copper Limited Edition4 x [CRKT] Montana Gentleman, Ultra Rare Collectors Knife1 x [Duncans ProForge] Boscage Count, Damascus, Sanmai VG10 Japan1 x [Umarex] Legends M1A1 Thompson1 x [Duncans] The Rat Regulator - Silver Package2 x [Duncans CoreForge] Mobius -55% SALE1 x [Designa] Vampires V2 Darts, Steel Tip, M2, 90% Tungsten 25g1 x [Kasu] Mosavue4 x .177 [Brocock] Custom Compact Discretion Setup1 x .177 [Bisley] Magnum1 x .177 [Marksman] Domed3 x .177 [H&N] Field Target Trophy1 x [Medford] The Antik Framelock, Flamed Titanium, S45VN1 x [Designa] Vampires V2 Darts, Steel Tip, M3, 90% Tungsten 27g1 x [Wiley X] WX Gravity CAPTIVATE™ Polarized Green Mirror Kryptek1 x [Duncans] Guardian Pistol Case, High Quality1 x [RH Preyda] Natural Arkansas Pocket Stone 309972 x [Swiss Arms] Picatinny Rail Offset 45° Canted1 x [CEM Cutlery] Blue Bone Italian UK Friendly Carry Pocket Knife4 x [Case] Tan Leather Sheath Medium Job Logo CA90261 x [Diodable] Lee Enfield .303 British - Engraved Wooden Artwork1 x [VORTEX] SPARC Solar Red Dot 2 MOA1 x [Boker] Leather Wallet for Razor - Brown 0900201 x 9mm (.380) Blank [Bruni] Olympic 5 Revolver1 x 6mm [Duncans] SOCOM MARK 23, Spec Ops Gas Pistol1 x [Nuprol] Red Vertical Forward Grip, High Grade Alloy1 x [Hawke] 30mm (1.2") Medium Scope Match Mounts 9-11mm (x2 Pack)1 x 12g BLANK [Eley] Short Blank Cartridges (x10 Pack)3 x .17 HMR [Brno] 455 Laminate T/H1 x [GVT] Green Laser / Light 300 Lumens Module Duncans EXCLUSIVE3 x 88g [Umarex] CO2 Cartridge (C02) Bulb Per Qty1 x [Phillips Game Technology] Gun Bluing Profesional Cold Blue 250m1 x [Duncans] UBMS Tactical Quick Deploy Bipod, ForeGrip Hybrid1 x [MTM] Electronic Powder Scale5 x .177 [Duncans] Striker Diabolo - Domed Pellets1 x [Kubey] Ruckus Jade -33% SALE2 x [Anglo Arms] 16" inch" Alloy Crossbow Bolts (10 Pack)2 x .22 [KRAL] Puncher Maxi, Walnut + 3-9x50 IR Scope2 x [Walker's] Sport Safety Shooting Glasses Clear2 x [Duncans] Tacticord Survival Tool, Nevada -50% OFF2 x [Hawke] 3-9x50 Vantage Mil Dot Reticle1 x .22 [Brno] CZ455 American Stainless Syn 16" Black/Green2 x .22 [Remington] 552 BDL Walnut2 x .22 [Magtech] Model 70222 x [Hawke] 3-12 x 40 Airmax 30 Compact AMX IR Reticle2 x .177 [RWS] Superpoint2 x .243 [Hornady] Whitetail 100g2 x [Duncans] Tacticord Survival Tool, Sable -50% OFF2 x .22 [Hammerli] TAC R1 (M4)2 x [Duncans] ShotSpot Splatter Targets 4 x 3" inch2 x .22 [Air Arms] Galahad Beech Q-Tec Silencer2 x .177 [Umarex] Smith & Wesson M29 6.5"1 x [GR8fun] Double Spinning Target4 x [Zippo] Classic High Polish Chrome (250)1 x .22l/r [Winchester] Subsonic10 x .177 [Umarex] S&W M 629 Classic 6.5"1 x .177 [RWS] Super-H-Point3 x .177 [SIG SAUER] M173 x .177 [Webley] Accupell Dome3 x 12g Capsule [Crosman] CO2 Cartridge (C02) Bulb x12 Pack +2 Free3 x Hybrid [Umarex] SA10 Gold Cray Air Pistol -20% SALE3 x .177 [Webley] Mark IV 6" Black2 x [Gil Hibben] Blue Tiger Whirlwind Premium -50% SALE1 x [RCBS] Reloader Special-5 Press, Single Stage Press1 x [ASG] Tanfoglio Custom1 x [Duncans CoreForge] Bug, Ultra Compact D2 Tool Steel Blade1 x .22 [Benjamin] Marauder Walnut1 x [Duncans CoreForge] Project T-271 x [Victorinox] Super Tinker Red, Swiss Army Knife (SAK)1 x [Umarex] Jericho B1 x .177 [Duncans] Paladin-6 Revolver Air Pistol2 x [Duncans EliteForge] Ethereon, 20CV, Zirconium2 x [Garmin] Geko 101 GPS -66% SALE1 x [Condor] Exoskeleton Slingshot, Professional2 x Hybrid [Crosman] Remington 18751 x [Garmin] GPS 76 Plotter Navigation Unit for Survival -47% SALE1 x [Böker Plus] HEL Karambit Black, Emerson Opener, DeSantis Design1 x [Duncans] Vigilante 6.0" Revolver1 x .177 [Umarex] SA10 Pistol Magazine 8x4 32 Rounds1 x [Hawke] 12x50 Nature-Trek 35 1051 x .177 [Umarex] Legends S251 x .177 [Umarex] Walther CP992 x .177 [CyberGun] Thompson 1911 Silver1 x .177 [Umarex] Browning Buck Mark URX1 x .177 [Duncans x Umarex] Silent Terra1 x .177 [Artemis Snowpeak] PP800R1 x [Duncans] Colt M1911 Full Black NBB1 x [Duncans] Onyx Outlaw FB1 x [Duncans] Walther Contour-K Black NBB1 x [Duncans] Outlaw Plated Chrome1 x [Bestech] Freefall Green/Black1 x [Nuprol] Large Hard Case for Rifles w/ PnP Foam, Wheeled1 x Hybrid [Umarex] Glock 17 Dual Ammo2 x .177 [SIG SAUER] P229 MIL1 x .177 [Krownland] Hi-Capa/MKII/Combat Master Magazine 18 Rounds2 x [Anglo Arms] Stainless Steel Green Camo Lock Knife1 x [Anglo Arms] Skull n Roses 3D Knife -25% SALE1 x [Anglo Arms] Demure Lock Knife1 x [WE - Wei Tech] Glock 34 (G34) Gen 3 Blowback Air Pistol