Amazing technique, brought a "problematic" cleaver I had back from the dead! Once you spend real…read moremoney on a blade it just makes sense to spend small amounts, periodically, to maintain it!

The owner honed (pun intended) his knife sharpening skills from his father, and has carried on this…read morecraft after his father's passing. He is a true artist, and brought my Chicago Cutlery knives back to life. Most significantly the poultry shears are razor sharp now. I will return here twice a year to have my knives serviced. He knows all about the metals and can speak to you about what it s a good investment for your need level. He also brought back to life a badly damaged pocket knife blade.

If you don't want to drive to their Oswego garage, their service is also available to you every…read moreSaturday morning till noon at the Batavia Farmers Market. If you need your scissors done you'll need to leave them with him, but otherwise bring your knives and they will be "sharpening while you shop"! Had my knives and my father's knives done by them and it's wonderful to work with a knife that actually cuts instead of slips off everything Here's a safety tip, pack all your knives into an padded oven mitt and throw a rubber band around it to transport. I also brought him the bladed cup off my Nutribullet, he said he could do it. Just went through my potting shed and bringing in my pruner and garden shears Saturday!

Most knife sharpening services send their knives to this place, it's why you usually leave them and…read morepick up a couple of days later. I procrastinate about keeping knives sharp... it's a pain to find a place and get your knives back same day! So here I go, trekking to Oswego to the source. Buried in behind dense overgrown foliage and operating out of a garage crammed to the rafters with the tools of his trade is TOM! If for no other reason than to meet an unforgettable person AND save money it's worth the trip. Call in advance to make sure he didn't bag it and take the day off. It's easy to find the street but easier to drive past the house, shrouded in weeds, foliage, junk with an old white pick up in the driveway. Tom is a retired blacksmith not to be confused with a ferrier (who shoes horses). I got a quick lesson in using and caring for my knives and learned that walnut handles are the best because they are microbial retardant!. Thank God I had cash, had 7 knives sharpened for $20! I was very pleased even though Tom wasn't exercising any COVID conventions which is the only reason he gets one less star! Great job! Check him out!

Owner and staff don't simply work here; rather, they project genuine joy and expertise in their…read moreexceptional knife-related products and professional sharpening services. They provide good value and a terrific customer experience.

I'm a professional butcher and these folks are the only people allowed to sharpen my blades.read more

Excellent work sharpening 9 knives for kitchen use and great communication throughout the process…read more Very professional.

Great work! Been going here for 2 years now, and there's nowhere else I'd take my knives. Very well…read morepriced, job gets done fast and always excellent work! Wish I could give more stars!

Fantastic family run business. Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Feels like you are walking…read moreinto a family members house. I brought three (3) knives in and they took care of me right on the spot. I'll be a lifetime customer after just one visit. PS. Knives are sharp as a MF!

Great place to buy knives and have them sharpened. Family owned and great service. Also excellent…read moreadvice on knives.

I recently used BK Sharpening Service for an 18-piece knife set along with both large and small…read morescissors, and I couldn't be more impressed. Every single item came back in incredible condition--my knives are sharper than they've ever been, and the scissors cut like brand new. You can really tell there's a high level of skill and attention to detail in the work. Brian was courtious and professional, turnaround time was quick, and pricing was very fair for the quality received. It's not easy to trust someone with a full set of knives, but BK Sharpening Service absolutely delivered. Highly recommend to anyone looking to restore their knives or scissors--I'll definitely be using them again!

Oh my goodness. What an awesome job Brian does. Had my knives sharpened by someone else a couple…read moreyears ago that left scratches and came back not so good. Brian made them shine again. What an awesome service right here in Crystal Lake. Dull knife are your worst enemy, get you knives sharpened today.

I've been going to Northwestern Cutlery for years. Over generations of ownership, the service has…read morebeen outstanding. Never anything but the friendliest and most knowledgeable service, especially on the topic of kitchen knives. I dont know if I've ever seen a larger selection of kitchen knives ANYWHERE. We had our knives sharpened again this week, and once again, they were done beautifully at a very fair price. I've always brought in a range of knives, from very good quality to pathetically cheap, and they have always taken good care of them all. No judgment or attitude about bringing in less fancy knives. Now that they are in the larger space, it's even more enjoyable to browse at the vast supply of kitchen gadgets while waiting for knives to be sharpened.

I've been going to this business years before they moved to the north side, and I've always have…read morevery pleasant interactions with all staff. I've been buying Benchmade pocket knives and getting my knives sharpened here. Highly recommend this place!