North Austin, 78729
Knife Sharpening Near Me in Austin, TX
If you are anywhere in the Austin area, there are three ways to get your knives to me, and one of them is open right now. Here is exactly how close I am and what to do next.
How close am I to you
I work out of North Austin, 78729, just off Anderson Mill and 183. That puts me inside a short drive of most of the north and northwest side, and a reasonable one from almost everywhere else in the metro. If the drive does not make sense for you, I will come to your porch instead, or you can mail your knives in.
A few minutes away
Anderson Mill, Jollyville, Milwood, Balcones Woods, Spicewood Springs, Great Hills, Lakeline
Most people in these neighborhoods are at the drop box faster than they could park at a store.
A short drive
Cedar Park, Round Rock, Brushy Creek, Avery Ranch, Wells Branch, Northwest Hills, The Domain, North Burnet
Worth combining with an errand you already had on that side of town.
Farther out
Leander, Pflugerville, Georgetown, Steiner Ranch, Central and South Austin
Porch pickup usually makes more sense than driving up. Text me your address and I will quote the travel fee before I book anything.
Three ways to get your knives to me
01
Drop box, open 24/7
9407 Longvale Dr, Austin, TX 78729. A chest sits on the front porch. Leave your knives wrapped in a towel with a note showing your name and phone number. No appointment, no booking, no waiting on me to be home. Most local orders are ready the same day.
02
Porch pickup, Monday through Friday
I drive to you. Leave the knives on your porch in a towel and I will take them from there. Porch pickup has a $150 minimum plus a trip fee of $20 to $40 depending on where you are. I quote the trip fee before I book so there are no surprises.
03
Mail-in, from anywhere
Not in Austin, or not close enough for the drive to be worth it. Ship them to the same address. Turnaround is 1 to 3 business days after the package arrives, then straight back to you. Learn more about how to mail your knives in.
The drop box
9407 Longvale Dr
Austin, TX 78729
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Wrap each blade so no edge is exposed. A dish towel is fine.
Include a note with your name and phone number.
I text you the total when the work is done.
Pick up from the same chest, boxed and labeled with your name.
What it costs
Chip and tip repair is included at no extra charge.
Payment is collected after the work is done. Cash, Venmo (@seriouslyfastsharpening), Cash App, or a card link I text you.
See the full price list.
Questions I get asked
How close are you to me?
I am in North Austin, 78729, off Anderson Mill and 183. If you are on the north or northwest side you are usually a few minutes out. If you are farther, porch pickup or mail-in is probably easier than the drive. Text me your neighborhood and I will tell you straight which one makes sense.
Are you open right now?
The drop box is. It sits on the front porch at 9407 Longvale Dr and it is accessible any hour of any day. You do not need to catch me at home and you do not need an appointment.
Do you come to me?
Yes, Monday through Friday. Leave the knives on your porch in a towel and I will pick them up. Porch pickup has a $150 minimum plus a trip fee of $20 to $40 depending on where you are. I quote the trip fee before I book so you know the number first.
Can I mail my knives to you?
Yes, from anywhere in the country, and there is no minimum order. Pack them so no edge is exposed, use a box rather than a padded envelope, and include a note with your name and phone number. I sharpen them 1 to 3 business days after the package arrives and ship them right back. I cover return shipping on 8 items or more.
How long does it take?
Most local orders are ready the same day. Large batches and heavy restoration work take longer, and I will tell you up front if yours is one of those. Mail-in is 1 to 3 business days after arrival.
How much is it?
$15 for knives under 7 inches and $20 for 7 inches and over. Chip and tip repair is included, so a knife with a broken tip costs the same as one that just went dull.
What if my knife is chipped or the tip broke off?
Bring it. Chip and tip repair is included at no extra charge, and it is most of what I enjoy about the work. A knife has to be pretty far gone before I tell you it is not worth saving, and if it is, I will tell you that instead of charging you.
Do you sharpen anything besides knives?
Scissors, fabric shears, garden shears, pruners, loppers, axes, hatchets, and push mower blades. See everything else I sharpen.
Do you sharpen hair or grooming shears?
Not right now. Those need a different setup and I have a waitlist rather than open booking for them.
Get your knives sharp
Text me the neighborhood you are in and I will tell you the fastest way to get them to me.
For knife sharpening across Austin see the main Austin page. View the full price list or browse everything else I sharpen. Learn how to mail your knives in from anywhere in the country.