Inherited a blade from a parent or grandparent? Found one in a car boot sale that's clearly better than it looks? I restore customers' own knives to the same standard as the ones in the shop — same seven-stage process, on your steel.
Every knife is different, so these are starting guides — you'll get a firm quote after I've seen photos, before anything is sent.
Edge refresh and light rust removal for a knife that's basically sound but neglected. Sharpening through to 6000 grit, handle oiled.
Full de-rust, chip repair, edge geometry correction, and handle repair or replacement. The standard most restored knives need.
Mirror polish, new handle turned to fit your hand, natural-stone final finish. For a knife worth doing properly — heirlooms, single-bevel blades, rare steel.
Email or WhatsApp a few clear photos of the blade, edge, and handle.
I'll tell you honestly what tier it needs and what it'll cost — no surprises later.
Insured, tracked postage both ways, fully covered while it's with me.
Typically 1–3 weeks depending on the queue. Back to you sharp, sound, and tested.
I'll tell you before doing any work, based on the photos — cracks near the tang, delamination, or heat damage sometimes mean a knife isn't safe to bring back. You won't be charged for a knife I turn away.
Yes — carbon steel European and other vintage knives are welcome too. The process is the same; single-bevel Japanese blades just take extra care.
Where possible, yes — I'll repair and re-oil an original handle rather than replace it unless it's cracked beyond a safe fix. Sentimental value counts for a lot here.