I haven't sharpened my knives, ever. This is probably a common occurrence for the average person. But when you think of how often you use your knives in everyday cooking, they really do deserve a good sharpening every so often. I brought two of my workhorse knives in (kitchen knives I use on the daily), as well as my kitchen scissors. I was greeted warmly and with friendly service. Even better, they do it all same day! I was able to return just a couple hours later to my VERY sharp knives and scissors. Two long blade knives ($10 ea) and scissors ($9) are ultra sharp now. Highly recommended! read more

I had to add a third review in response to the owner's response to my second review, which I wrote after they tarnished my knives. First, They claimed they haven't offered the knife special of $30 for fives knives in over 15 years- except my first review of them was written in 2013, and I took my knives there a few times after that. I always got the special which might have gone up to $35. So that is a lie on their part. The price has increased significantly in only a couple years. Again, the price is one thing, and I wouldn't have complained if they hadn't tarnished my knives. My knives were all tarnished as shown in the photo and their response implies that it was somehow my fault? That they would "never" have done that but if I still don't believe them they will polish them for free? What kind of a response is that? That is how the knives looked when I got them back. How would I do that to the knives myself? I hand wash them. I don't hold them over open flames. All my other knives are fine. I'm sorry I love supporting local businesses but this is just terrible. read more

Sharpening House - Two knives on the left were recently sharpened vs the the ones on the right. - Knife Sharpening Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have had my knives sharpened here twice, both times a good experience. Recently I dropped off 3 Wustof knives, 1 serrated, to be sharpened and asked if they could be done in 1 day, I was pleasantly surprised and impressed that the job was completed in a little over an hour! They were polite, friendly and prices very reasonable for the job. And the quality of sharpening was excellent. Highly recommended. read more

I used to come here quite often, I actually used to go to their previous store in Kerrisdale when I worked in the area, but after my last visit I don't think I'll be back. As another reviewer mentioned, his knives were tarnished. Mine were also tarnished and discolored. Seems like too much heat or something, just carelessness in my opinion. Shouldn't happen. I mean I only brought my cheaper knives here, never my nice Japanese knives. He uses like a grinder/electric sharpener not a whetstone (done by hand). Also on my last visit besides the discoloring, they did not stay sharp for long either. They got dull really fast. I think I came originally cuz his prices were pretty good, but the last few years the price has gone up a lot and I get it everything is expensive now but he didn't even do a good job. There is pay parking outside..... read more

I had all my knives sharpened including 2 cleavers- chop chop. I couldn't be happier. Excellent job. Very nice lady at the front desk and all 9 knives ready in a couple of hours. Highly skeptical of that negative reviewers claim. These people take pride in what they do. read more

I had been using this place for my all knives both pocket and kitchen since before they moved from their original location on West Boulevard. However, my last experience there was a total nightmare. I took in a very expensive Nakiri knife I purchased directly from the maker on a trip to Japan that had a very specific edge on it. I was very very clear with my instruction to not change the angle of the knife edge and to simply sharpen and maintain its original angle. They did not follow anything.... instead the knife was sharpened with a much different angle. Something you would use on a typical chef knife. This totally changes the performance of the knife.... When i went to pick up the knife and saw what they had done and complained, the sharpener tried to convince me this what 'how i brought the knife in'.... then the owner stepped in and had him attempt to correct the problem at the cost of having to grind away what he had done and attempt to return the original edge to the knife. needless to say the knife is not what it once was. I guess my bad for taking in a high quality knife to them. They tried to make it better by offering me a complimentary sharpening for my next visit, however I will never take any of my knives here again. I would highly recommend if you love your knives as much as I do or they are very expensive ones, take them to anyone else. Just not this place. read more

I dropped off three pair of scissors and a dozen knives to be sharpened, one weekday afternoon. Expecting to wait a day or two for this larger order, I was surprised to learn that all work would be completed by closing time (5pm). A few hours later I returned to pick up my knives and scissors. I was delighted to see the quality of the work. Some of the blades had bent over the years, and they were straightened. My scissors and my knives are now razor-blade sharp and I am a happy camper. The store displays all prices in its window facing out, so there are no surprises. Payment is cash or debit only. Overall, a very friendly, knowledgeable and prompt service - highly recommended !! read more

It was the second time I used this business. They are fast and do a great job. I dropped the knives and scissors off at 11 am and was told they'd text when they were ready. They thought it would be around 1 pm. At 1:15 pm I got a text they were ready. The knives slice as good as new. read more

Recently, I took my 10-year-old-never-been-sharpened knives to the Sharpening House. What a great experience! The staff was friendly and helpful, the service was fast, and really reasonably priced. It cost a lot less than I was expecting. They also gave me some information on knife care and sharpening at home (I had been doing it wrong), which was great. I am definitely going back and highly recommend them! read more

I had to get my wood chisels sharpened to finish refurbishing my dresser, and it turns out this company was the only one open on Saturdays. I was looking for a company that specialized in tool sharpening...but all the rest were closed on weekends. But let me tell you, Sean (the owner) sharpened my wood chisels and made them look like new, while I waited. The service was friendly and quick, and I'm glad he was able to do such a great job on such short notice considering it was a weekend. read more

This place is great. My knives are sharper than when they were new. Even my Shun santoku feels sharper than new. This guy knows his stuff, and charges a reasonable price. (8$ / knife larger than 5"). Plus, I only had to wait 40 minutes for a couple knives. Definitely recommend! Cash only, BTW. read more

The owner is helpful and did an excellent job sharpening an old but loved serrated bread knife (most sharpening services only do regular knives). We brought him our other knives, and he made them look new. He also has some beautiful knives on sale. read more

Great small little place, hand done with high quality machines. This guy can sharpen your knife so sharp that you can start cutting hairs in half! He got my cheap henkles to less than a 20 degree angle and refinished the tip for the same price as any House of Knives could do and 10 times sharper. Watch out! Highly recommended. read more

After struggling for years to find a place to sharpen my now aging Wüsthofs (fearing I might have to replace them?!), a gift certificate to Sharpening House restored my knives to pristine condition. Sharpening House even tackled a pair of scissors that have been butchered cutting up wire!! I cannot recommend them more!! A few bonuses: - they offer individual $5/knife certificates for sharpening - which make great gifts (a girl CAN be impressed if her boyfriend shows up with a stack of these - I promise!) - they carry Hikosen Cara hand bags and other fun cloth items (presumably the owner's "on the side" business of importing them)... super fun! (I picked my knives up after sharpening and carried them home in a new cat purse!) read more

Based on the yelp reviews I took in a new replica dadao chinese war sword that came damaged from shipping. $7 and less than an hour later and the blade was re-tipped and looking pristine as if the damage never even happened. How awesome is that? Immediate service, excellent quality work and it cost me S-E-V-E-N dollars :) Needless to say I'm giving these wonderful folks 5 stars and using them for all of my sharpening needs from now on. read more

Yep! All the kudos before me are on the money. 1 hour sharp! (sorry). And very pleasant and professional service. The owners clearly know a thing or two about their craft. I had a good nick on one of my Global knives and they basically made it vanish. Nicely done!! read more

Fantastic and quick sharpening of two chefs knives. Ready in an hour on a Saturday. Really friendly front counter amd great pricing. I will be back. read more

Very affordable top-notch sharpening!I highly recommend this shop.Quick turnaround as well, I was impressed with the edge restoration without sacrificing too much material. read more

I dropped off two pocket knives here to be sharpened. One was a tanto folder that I had ruined the edges on. The store reprofiled both blades and restored the tanto belly point within an hour. I'm extremely impressed with his level of work. I did not find another store that was willing to work with this knife. read more

My knife is so sharp and awesome I'm scared of it. Good service & prompt. Reasonable price.

I was drawn to this business by other Yelp reviews. I was very pleased with the quality of the sharpening. My knives were not ready when the sharpener's son had promised(a last minute emergency came up that I was called and told about and I give the business the benefit of the doubt). However, the knives were promised again a day later and I even picked them up a few hours ahead schedule. The owner/sharpener apologized for the delay and offered a discount which I appreciated. The knives were expertly sharpened as were some scissors. I definitely will go back there again when my knives need resharpening. The owner was polite, knows his business and did NOT solicit me for a review.. DO'B (12-08-20) read more

Wow - are my knives. Much like Bernard, I arrived with 2 knives an hour before closing. They were beautifully sharpened and fixed (additional charge that I'd been asked about at the start to reshape the over used knife but well worthwhile). Nice, honest, efficient and knowledge person at a reasonable rate - what more can you ask for? Debit or cash only. read more

Excellent work and quick turnaround! I brought my nakiri knife to be sharpened and repaired (it had chipped when attempting to hack at a kabocha squash). I was told it'd be ready in an hour but picked it up the next morning instead because I was feeling lazy and in doubt that it would be ready so quickly. At pickup, I was charged $7 for sharpening and $9 for the repair--much less than I would have expected. The knife came back shinier than when I got it, and the owner demonstrated the sharpness by cutting a page out of a newspaper. He advised me to just use the knife for meat and vegetables (not squashes!) and wrapped it up in the dishtowel I brought for me to bring safely home. Now I know where to go when my knives need a new life! read more

Amazing knife sharpening service. These guys really know what they're doing. There's nothing better than having sharp knives and it's way better than taking them to these generic places in the mall where they use machines. Definitely try them out! There is a big difference between good and bad sharpening as you'll find out... read more

I showed up with two dull knives 50 minutes before closing and left with two razor sharp knives 30 minutes later. Very friendly staff. Cash or debit only. read more

I was so pleased with how sharp the first ones were, I've now brought in all my kitchen knives here. Very reasonable prices and done within the hour. If I had a garden, I'd be happy to know that they also do garden shears, push mower blades and suchlike. Highly recommended. Interac and cash accepted. read more

Crazy fast for a straight razor. Tested in store, and it's as sharp as the day I bought it. This guy needs to get the word out on social media and other straight razor sharpening forums. WARNING: After using my blade for TWO shaves, I think my butter knives are sharper! read more

Awesome service and a great job on all three of my Shun knives. They even repaired a chip at the point of one of my knives and removed all the nicks along the blade! Highly recommend them! read more

I brought in couple Wustof Culinar & Classics for sharpening and the edges afterward were amazing...better than the factory edge They were "Dexter" style. read more

A few years ago, I brought a really nice JAHenckels knife back from Germany for my daughter. I recently found out that a former roommate used it to cut a tree... don't ask how he confused it with a tree saw. The blade was cracked and bent, one tang was loose and my daughter thought the knife was beyond hope, but in 40 minutes, we had a knife that looks perfect and is so sharp we can't believe it! Sharpening was $8, "fixing" it was $5 and we are thrilled to have this knife in use again... the tangs are all tight again, too! BTW, when I was there, I found out they're moving soon to #111 - 511 W. 7th, near Cambie. Go find them -- they're really great! read more

Great service at the Sharpening House. Same day service if you get in early enough. Cash or debit only. Husband and wife team get it done! They'll do what they can for you to accommodate your time if they are not swamped. I had 7 knives done all came away better for the experience. Re-edge on my two pitted paring knives was stellar. Highly recommend this shop. Easy access on West 7th west of Cambie Street. There is usually an open meter to park morning to mid day. read more

Fast, Friendly and they did a great job. Took less than 45 minutes and cost $~15 for 2 knives...best deal I got all day!

I took my Henkle carving knife in to get sharpened. The owner asks me if 1/2 hour is ok? It came back raszor sharp so I took my Global paring knife in as well. Same quality work on this one. I can shave hairs on my arm with both. High quality work and a decent price. What a great find but he is moving in the next year due to work on the building. He is not sure where yet but I will find him and continue to take all my knives to him. read more

I brought in 5 kitchen knives of varying quality (Mac, J.A. HENCKELS, and some of lower quality) in for sharpening and for $35 they sharpened them all, same day, did a great job! They even retipped one that had the tip cracked off. They were returned to me neatly wrapped in paper with cork to protect the tip. I will be back! read more

This is the same place that used to be in Kerrisdale. They also have some imported stuff from Japan. I thought it was gone for ever! so glad I found the new location. My knives are happy again! read more

Brought 5 knifes. 2 hours later they were ready. They really did an amazing job. And the price was good too comparing to other places ($35). Friendly staff. I will definitely go back. read more

My first time taking knives to be sharpened, so I don't have a point of comparison ... but these folks are really nice, and the service was quick and knives came out just as I wanted. Both my chef's knife and pairing knife were embarrassingly dull and had slightly crooked ends. I dropped off the knives, went and shopped at Whole Foods over one block, and 40 minutes later I came back to two perfectly straight and sharp knives. read more

Very good service, done in time. I sharpened a pretty neglected and dull wusthof knife there and the result was excellent.

Brought my knives in for sharpening. Came back an hour later and they were sharp enough to slice paper. Does a great job, does it quickly, and charges fair prices. Will go back again. Highly recommend. read more

They do a bang up sharpening job for $7/knife within a couple of hours of drop-off. What more can a girl ask for?