THE PROCESS
No sparks. No heat. No shortcuts.
Knife sharpening in Boulder, Colorado on a water-cooled grinding wheel, stone or diamond depending on the steel. The water matters. Running the wheel slow and wet means no heat buildup at the edge, which protects the temper and hardness that makes a good knife a good knife.
Every knife goes through five to six stages of sharpening. The final stage reaches down to 1 micron, roughly equivalent to an 8,000 to 14,000 grit finish, depending on the steel. For knives that can handle it, particularly high-end Japanese blades, I'll take it further, down to 0.25 microns, roughly equivalent to 65,000 grit. That's a level of refinement most sharpening services don't come close to. Factory edges typically leave the manufacturer around 800 to 1,200 grit. That gap is what customers feel when they pick up their knives.
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SHARPENING STAGES PER KNIFE
64,000
FINEST FINISHING GRIT
24hr
TYPICAL TURNAROUND
PRICING
SHARPENING RATES
What I sharpen: Kitchen knives, chef's knives, Japanese knives, EDC and pocket knives, hunting knives, cleavers, scissors, sewing shears, pruners, loppers, hedge shears, hatchets, axes, machetes, and wood chisels. Ask about other items.
A note on serrated knives: I can sharpen most serrated blades with uniform, rounded scalloped serrations, which covers the majority of quality bread knives, tomato knives, and similar kitchen blades. What I can't do are knives with the smaller steak sized serrations and blades with compound serrations, the complex W and M-shaped patterns with alternating tooth sizes. Not sure which yours is? Text me a photo at 303-416-5489.
HOW IT WORKS
South Boulder Drop Box
A secure 6-locker drop box at 1365 Drexel Street, Boulder. Book online or text first to reserve your locker, then drop off and pick up on your own schedule.
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Book online at book.bevelhaus.com or text 303-416-5489. You'll get a locker number and code.
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​Drop off at 1365 Drexel Street. Tap and hold the keypad until it lights up, enter your code, and pull the door open using the keypad as a handle.
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Fill out the form inside the locker, including your quote preference, then close the door.
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I'll keep you updated throughout the process by text. Pick up on your scheduled day and your knives will be ready and waiting.​
WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY
5.0
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45 GOOGLE REVIEWS
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"I took in several kitchen knives and the service was beyond my expectations - quick and great communication. One old knife needed more than sharpening- the blade needed to be reshaped. Matt sent pics and made it very clear why this was recommended and how much extra it would cost (not that much!). I got back a bunch of super sharp knives that are fun to use. Get your knives sharpened here. You won't be disappointed!"
-BRAD F.
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"I had a fantastic experience working with Matt at Bevelhaus! He truly cares about his craft and is highly professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. His prices are very reasonable for the quality of service you receive. The knives are now so smooth and enjoyable to use. I also love the convenient and secure drop-box system. Everything was beautifully wrapped for pickup, with great attention to detail. I'm always happy to support local business owners, and Matt is definitely someone I'll continue to recommend and work with."
-WHITNEY K.
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"After ruining my nice knife by trying to sharpen it myself, I happened to come across a cute little Bevelhaus drop box. I was excited to find an easy way to get my knifes sharpened professionally. But I had no idea JUST HOW EASY it would really be. Matt was absolutely exceptional every step of the way. FAST TURN AROUND, with absolutely PHENOMENAL CRAFTSMANSHIP. And a stylish website + brand to boot. Im super impressed. I will be back and I will tell the rest of Boulder about this top tier service. Thank you Matt."