Knife Sharpening in Austin, TXProfessional Knife Sharpening in Austin, TX
Knives, scissors, and tools picked up from your porch and returned clean with a fresh edge.
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Razor sharp knives,
zero effort.
Drop off anytime. Open 24/7.
Book online in 60 seconds. Your entry code arrives on the confirmation screen and by text. The drop-box is the tall dark box on the porch at 9407 Longvale Dr, North Austin.
Text confirmation with order details.
Once I have your knives I'll send the item count, total cost, and turnaround time.
Professionally sharpened.
Every knife sharpened to factory angle. Chip and tip repair included at no extra charge, and I clean and oil everything for free.
Pick up at your convenience.
I text you when they are ready. Use the same entry code and grab them from the box whenever works for you.
Simple pricing
Straightforward.
No surprises.
Knives priced by blade length. Not by brand, complexity, or how dull it is. Same price for serrated. Tools and scissors priced by item, see the full list.
Paring, utility, santoku & shorter blades
Chef knives, cleavers & larger blades
Included with every knife:
Brands I Sharpen
And everything else in your block.
The difference
Before & After
Chef's Knife
Cutco Paring Knife
Miyabi Damascus Chef's Knife
The operator
Hand-Built Edges
Michael Kempf
Founder and sharpener
I'm Michael Kempf. I taught myself to sharpen in 2020 and turned it into a business here in Austin in 2022. Since opening I have put an edge on more than 20,000 blades, and every one of them went through my hands. No counter, no rotating staff, nobody I hand your knives off to.
I don't sharpen every knife the same way, because every knife is not the same. A chipped German blade that lives in the dishwasher and a hand-forged Japanese one need different work, and I match the method to the blade instead of to whatever I happen to be loyal to. If you want a full whetstone edge, I offer that as well. Just ask.
None of that came from a certificate. It came from repetition, and from customers who bring their knives back and tell me how the last edge held up. That is the only way I know to learn this work, and it is why the reviews directly below are the part of this page I would read first.
Founded in Austin
Blades sharpened
145 Google reviews
What customers say
145 Reviews · 4.8 Stars
on Google.
4.8 average across 145 verified Google reviews.
“Like magic elves, I left the knives on my doorstep and they amazingly returned the next day! Excellent service and SO SHARP! My veggies tremble now.”
“An outstanding job and a very classy presentation - each knife returned wrapped in crisp black paper, tied with string and with edge protectors yet!! The knives all slide down thru a tomato skin like it was butter.”
“Extremely easy process (did the drop and pickup at his house) and very sharp kitchen knives. Better than the manufacturer's recommended service. We'll definitely bring them back but it will likely be a while!”
“Michael did a great job sharpening my Shun shears. He cleaned and oiled them too, and they feel like new again. Dropoff and pickup was quick and easy. Would definitely go back.”
“I've been using Seriously Fast Sharpening for my restaurants for 3 years now and Michael is simply the best in Austin. He services my kitchen knives regularly and I trust him with my personal collection of $1000+ Japanese knives, which says a lot. Most recently he brought several back from rough shape. some major chips, broken tips, pretty serious damage. He restored them to like-new condition with exactly the specific edges I requested. He actually listens to what you want, which is rare to find. If you run a restaurant kitchen or take your knives seriously, this is your guy.”
“I dropped of a old lawn tool machete, I wasn't sure would even take an edge, and he had it sharper than ever in a flash!”
Service area
I come to
your neighborhood.
Porch pickup runs Monday through Friday across Austin and the northern suburbs, including Cedar Park, Round Rock, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, and Lakeway. Outside that, the drop-box in North Austin is open 24/7 with no minimum, and mail-in works from anywhere.
Book your service
From dull to done,
fast.
I pick up from your porch Monday through Friday across Austin. Leave your knives. I handle the rest and return them razor sharp, fast.
Porch pickup has a $150 order minimum. The trip fee depends on how far out you are, usually $20 to $40. I confirm your exact fee by text before I come out, and there is no charge if it does not work for you. The drop-box has no minimum and no fee.
Common questions
Frequently asked
How much does knife sharpening cost in Austin?
Knives under 7" are $15. Knives 7" and over are $20. Chip and tip repair is included at no extra charge. Serrated knives are the same price as any knife of the same length.
How long does a professional sharpening last?
Edge retention depends on how often you cook. A home cook sharpening weekly or less can expect one to three months between sharpenings. Heavy home use (cooking every day) narrows that to two to six weeks. In a commercial kitchen, blades may need attention every few days to two weeks.
More on edge retention and sharpening frequency
Do you sharpen serrated knives?
Yes. Serrated knives are sharpened at the same price as any knife of the same length: $15 for under 7", $20 for 7" and over.
Do I have to be home for porch pickup?
No. Leave your knives in a bag on your porch and I will pick them up, sharpen them, and return them. You pay after service.
Is there a minimum for porch pickup?
Porch pickup has a $150 order minimum. The trip fee depends on distance and I confirm it by text before I come out. The drop-box has no minimum.
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Your knives deserve
a real edge.
Porch pickup or 24/7 drop-box. Pay after service.