How to Ship Knives for Sharpening Safely

Wrap each blade individually

Cut cardboard to length, fold it around the blade edge, and tape securely. Do not use newspaper alone — it tears. Two layers of cardboard per blade is ideal.

Use a rigid box, not a padded envelope

Padded envelopes compress in transit and a blade can poke through. A USPS Priority Mail Medium Flat Rate box works perfectly and costs the same regardless of weight.

Fill all dead space

Crumpled kraft paper or bubble wrap around the wrapped blades stops movement. Shake the closed box — nothing should shift.

Include a note inside

Your name, phone number, and a list of what you sent (e.g. '3 chef knives, 1 paring knife'). This is how we match your package to your order.

Label the outside

Write "Sharp Objects — Handle With Care" on at least two sides. USPS carriers appreciate the heads-up and it reduces rough handling.

Ship and track

Drop at any USPS, UPS, or FedEx location. Keep your tracking number. We text you when the package arrives.

Your name and phone number

Written on a slip of paper inside the box — this is how we match your knives.

A list of what you sent

"3 chef knives, 1 boning knife" — helps us confirm everything arrived.

Any sharpening notes

Chipped tip, prefer 15° Japanese angle, etc. We read every note.

Return address on the outside

Use a label or write clearly. We print our own return label but need yours as backup.