Fantastic family run business. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Feels like you are walking…read moreinto a family members house. I brought three (3) knives in and they took care of me right on the spot. I'll be a lifetime customer after just one visit. PS. Knives are sharp as a MF!

Took my knives to be sharpened. Would rather have my knives sharpened vs replacing them…read more Quality service at a great price. Turnaround time was about 2 days. No complaints at all.

Owner and staff don't simply work here; rather, they project genuine joy and expertise in their…read moreexceptional knife-related products and professional sharpening services. They provide good value and a terrific customer experience.

I'm a professional butcher and these folks are the only people allowed to sharpen my blades.read more

I recently used BK Sharpening Service for an 18-piece knife set along with both large and small…read morescissors, and I couldn't be more impressed. Every single item came back in incredible condition--my knives are sharper than they've ever been, and the scissors cut like brand new. You can really tell there's a high level of skill and attention to detail in the work. Brian was courtious and professional, turnaround time was quick, and pricing was very fair for the quality received. It's not easy to trust someone with a full set of knives, but BK Sharpening Service absolutely delivered. Highly recommend to anyone looking to restore their knives or scissors--I'll definitely be using them again!

Oh my goodness. What an awesome job Brian does. Had my knives sharpened by someone else a couple…read moreyears ago that left scratches and came back not so good. Brian made them shine again. What an awesome service right here in Crystal Lake. Dull knife are your worst enemy, get you knives sharpened today.

Excellent work sharpening 9 knives for kitchen use and great communication throughout the process…read more Very professional.

Great work! Been going here for 2 years now, and there's nowhere else I'd take my knives. Very well…read morepriced, job gets done fast and always excellent work! Wish I could give more stars!

Great guy! He sharpened 3 knifes and a scissors like I have never seen before! I wish I came…read moresooner. Very, very reasonable and knowledgeable. I went in at the dog groomer next door- he and his wife are the owners. I will come back and recommend them.

Thanks Mike! I appreciate you and your efficient service and great prices!!!…read more You are a neighborhood gem!

Temporarily or permanently closed !!! I hope they come back. They did a great job on our knives…read moreand scissors annually.

Best knife sharpener I've ever been to! I've taken my Japanese knife to a bunch of places over the…read moreyears across multiple cities, and it never comes out sharper as when I come here. Highly recommend for all your knives!

I've been going to Northwestern Cutlery for years. Over generations of ownership, the service has…read morebeen outstanding. Never anything but the friendliest and most knowledgeable service, especially on the topic of kitchen knives. I dont know if I've ever seen a larger selection of kitchen knives ANYWHERE. We had our knives sharpened again this week, and once again, they were done beautifully at a very fair price. I've always brought in a range of knives, from very good quality to pathetically cheap, and they have always taken good care of them all. No judgment or attitude about bringing in less fancy knives. Now that they are in the larger space, it's even more enjoyable to browse at the vast supply of kitchen gadgets while waiting for knives to be sharpened.

I've been going to this business years before they moved to the north side, and I've always have…read morevery pleasant interactions with all staff. I've been buying Benchmade pocket knives and getting my knives sharpened here. Highly recommend this place!

Brought four older knives in for sharpening. Took maybe 20 minutes, they were given back to me in a…read morebox that was safe for transport. Got them home, have used three of them and they're all razor sharp. Returned and dropped off a few more! I highly recommend them for any sharpening needs!

I took all my kitchen knives ( Miyabi, Global, Wusthof) to their place and the service is superb. I…read morewas usually sharpening them with the wet stone but they were not even near to what they had done. The prices are hard to beat in my opinion. I highly recommend this shop for all your sharpening needs. I will definitely use them again!!