Precision sharpening backed by 16 years of professional culinary experience, with specialized care for Japanese cutlery.
Sharpening starts at $10 per knife.
Japanese • Western • Everyday Kitchen Knives
Carmel Mountain Ranch, San Diego, CA 92128
Professional Knife Sharpening You Can Trust
Your knives are sharpened by a professional sushi chef with 16 years of culinary experience and extensive hands-on knowledge of Japanese knives.
Every knife is carefully inspected, sharpened, finished and tested before it is returned.
• 16 years of professional culinary experience
• Specializing in Japanese knives
• Japanese and Western kitchen knives welcome
• Sharpness measured and tested
Standard Knife Sharpening — $10 per knife
Professional sharpening for most Western and everyday kitchen knives.
Japanese Knives — Price After Inspection
Each Japanese knife is evaluated based on its steel, construction, size, bevel and condition.
Tip & Chip Repair — Price After Inspection
Pricing depends on the location and extent of the damage.
Restoration, Thinning & Major Polishing — Price After Inspection
Specialty work is evaluated and priced individually.
You’ll receive a confirmed price before any specialty or repair work begins.
How It Works
Complete the short form with your knife information and preferred service time.
Bring your protected knives to the private Sharpsmith drop-off location by appointment, or schedule local pickup and return.
$5 in Carmel Mountain Ranch
$10 in nearby areas
Complimentary with five or more knives
Each knife is inspected, professionally sharpened, finished and tested. Specialty work is confirmed with you before service begins. You’ll receive a text when your knives are ready for pickup or return.
By appointment only — daily, 7:00 AM–1:00 PM.
For damaged or specialty knives, text photos to (408) 838-1779 for a preliminary assessment.
Sharpsmith welcomes all kitchen knives while specializing in Japanese cutlery. Every Japanese knife is evaluated individually based on its steel, construction, bevel geometry, condition and intended use.
From popular brands such as Shun, Miyabi, Global and Tojiro to traditional Japanese blades, each knife receives an approach suited to the blade—not a one-size-fits-all sharpening process.
Specialty sharpening and repair work is priced after inspection and confirmed with you before service begins.
Request Knife Sharpening
Tell us about your knives and your preferred drop-off or pickup time. We’ll text you to confirm the details. For specialty knives or damage, text photos to (408) 838-1779 after submitting.
About Sharpsmith
Sharpsmith was founded by Steven Phan, a professional sushi chef with 16 years of culinary experience and a deep understanding of Japanese knives. That kitchen experience shapes how each knife is inspected, sharpened, and tested for real use.