The knives are sharp now and it only took a day from drop off to pick up for the job to be done. Good prices as well. Service was the opposite but my brother covered that in his review and John decided to text me after the fact wanting his review to pertain only to the knife sharpening so here that is. Also for the sake of accuracy the refund he mentions in his reply took 5 hours not 1. Not a huge deal. read more

I will start by saying that all the knives we had sharpened looked great and were extremely sharp after using this service. This is a very mixed review because, up until we got our knives, the entire experience couldn't possibly have been easier or more pleasant. For some context, I live out of state, so all of my communication was over the phone or over text. The owner was extremely friendly on the phone and I arranged to pay in advance to sharpen 6 knives (the price was very reasonable). As this was a gift for family members, I gave him the name of my father as the recipient of the knives. However, somewhat confusingly, I then asked my brother who lives in the area to bring the knives in to be sharpened. The owner charged my brother for the service and my brother paid, both clearly misunderstanding that I paid in advance. This is where the entire service became unbelievably disappointing. The owner went back and forth with my brother about how unlikely it would have been that I paid in advance given that he normally asks customers to pay after he completes the sharpening job. After I sent screenshots of our earlier conversation and of my payment, the owner agreed to pay my brother back for the double payment. All was well and good except the owner sent my brother a text message saying "You all couldn't have made this more difficult". I concede that we weren't entirely clear in our communication but this is simply not any way to talk to customers who, lest we forget, had just paid for your service and apologized for our mistake. I was genuinely so excited to work with a small local business who, up to that point, was extremely friendly and helpful. Based on other reviews this is almost certainly an outlier which made it all the more bizarre. So, aside from a single completely unacceptable comment made in response to a common customer mistake, the service was everything we could have wanted and I hope he continues to provide great service in the future. read more

Great service and very responsive. Top-notch quality sharpening to. Will definitely use them again as for some reason my knives keep getting dull read more

John did an exceptional job sharpening our Shun knife set; we requested a right-handed blade beveling (a straight edge on one side and angled on the other) and they came out perfectly. Like, could-throw-a-watermelon-in-the-air-and-slice-it-before-it-falls perfectly. Not only did he manage to bring our beloved set back to life, he also provided us with his personal knife roll to take home and use while ours were being serviced; a huge help for a house of 7 and many mouths to cook for! You can't beat his enthusiasm, answering any and every question we had- even offering advice on future knife set purchases- and he's a charming conversationalist to boot. Would highly recommend his business to anyone in need of quality knife maintenance! Thank you John! better phone # for texting: 571-639-5162. read more

I'm a home chef that has put off sharpening my knives for quite a while.. Mostly because learning how to use a whetstone is HARD! Luckily I came across John's business and was able to get my knives sharpened like brand NEW! Drop off was easy. I got them back very quickly. They are perfectly sharp and I am grateful I found him! Loyal customer from here on! read more

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I stumbled across John's web site while researching places to get knives sharpened. Thrilled his business is just a few minutes from my house! I followed his instructions for dropping off the knives. I had a selection of Wusthof knives that were dull and in dire need of sharpening. I dropped off a couple French knives, three Santoku knives, and a cleaver. He completed the work in about 24 hours and I was back over to pick up! Great service! #ThePointKnifeAndToolSharpening read more

I found John online and after looking at the website for his business and reading the reviews, I decided to give him a call. I had two knives that were not fancy, but sentimental. One had a bent tip and both were in need of sharpening. After speaking with John, I scheduled a time to drop off the knives and he was kind enough to get the work done on both of them the same day. As for his work, I could not have been more impressed. I was a bit nervous, given the importance of the knives to me, but it was evident that he took great care with the knives and is very talented! He did outstanding work with both, including the correction of the bent tip on the one knife. If you need any knife sharpening, John is the one to trust. I was so happy that I found him and you will be as well when you see his work. read more

I am so pleased w my knives! I did not even know the knives I had could be so sharp! The entire process was easy and I would definitely recommend! John was kind enough to guide us to some places to purchase knives in the future, which was much appreciated. He also could tell how we sharpened our knives in the past. I would definitely recommend John's services. read more

I added a review on google and wanted to do one in yelp too. John is a expert. If you have expensive knives and tools - I would highly recommend you have them sharpened by John at The Point. Superb work. He earned my repeat business! read more

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John is a true craftsman and clearly enjoys what he does. I took my kitchen knives there, and all came out phenomenal. When they finally needed re-sharpening, I took them back, along with my most prized possession of a Kukri, that my grandfather brought back from WWII, for a restoration. I would not trust this to many people. John accommodated me and my paranoia, and completed a beautiful restoration. Thanks John! You rock! read more

I should have wrote this review a month ago. I use The Point Knife and Tool Sharpening business for the first time back in early February. Oh My Goodness what an AWESOME Job he did. Not only did he sharpen my knives he cleaned them of all of the rust. I butchered and processed nine hogs and I was able to use the knives repeatedly all day.Thank You Mr. John of The Point Knife and Tool Sharpening. I will be Using this company in the Future. Brian Thompson read more

I'd needed my kitchen workhorses sharpened for a while, with Thanksgiving dinner coming up I decided it was the right time. Contacted the business by text asking if they did weekend work so close to the holiday, he told me if I could get them to him that afternoon he'd have them ready the next day. This is a small, home-run business in a gated community. He will get you on a guest list to get through the gate and he has a drop box on his porch for contact-free drop-off and pickup. He communicated this information clearly and there were no issues with either end of the transaction. He notified me when the knives were ready and let me know that he found no structural issues with the knives. Payment was similarly straightforward and my knives were ready exactly when he said. I had to delay pickup and he kept my name on the guest list an additional day, no problem. Pricing is reasonable and transparent - if paying cash, it costs exactly what he lists on the site and he communicates Venmo/PayPal rates ahead of time. Knives are delivered in protective cardboard sleeves. Oh, and they're quite sharp. read more

Wow..!!! We can't be more impressed and pleased with the knife sharpening and wood handle restoration that John performed on our kitchen knife set.....They are an older American made set that had seen many years of service but were in desperate need of attention.....John has brought them back to life and they should last for quite some years now..... Don't hesitate to use John's services..he's extremely professional....fun to interact with and just overall what you would expect from a true craftsman.... Thank You John...!!!! read more

John is absolutely amazing. He is reliable and, good gravy, your knives will be sharp as razors. Almost scary. You will need to warn your friends who use your knives to be careful when using your sharpened knives. If he can't do it, he'll let you know. If you may lose some serration, he'll let you know. He's honed steak knives, hatchets. Cleavers, Asian chopping knives for me. Several brands. Fast. And, very, very reasonable cost wise. Drop at his home and pick up in a day or two. Haymarket, Gainesville, Middleburg, The Plains, Marshall, Warrenton-look no further! Worth the trip!! read more

John is responsive, professional and provides top quality service - thanks! . read more

I received a gift certificate for The Point and I finally had the chance to use it and I am so happy I did. John was awesome and so easy to work with. He even picked up and dropped off my knives. The sharpening of all my knives was fantastic. It sure makes a difference having a knife professionally sharpened. Will definitely use John again in the future. read more

I picked up 21 knives today from John. OMG. These knives have never been so sharp. Each and every knife is better than new. Now I know why he includes some Band-Aids when you pick them up. They are razor sharp. Very professional and friendly. Many thanks. read more

Clipper blades were sharp, service was quick, easy to pick up and drop-off clipper blades. Good experience.

John is the MAN! I have used other knife sharpeners, but John is definitely the best I have used as far as the quality of sharpening, and his prices and completion times are amazing. A tremendous value. He sharpened seven kitchen knives for me recently and they were all shaving-sharp. I cannot more highly recommend The Point Knife and Tool Sharpening. read more

I dropped off 3 sets of mower blades and I was able to pick them up the following day. All were cleaned up nicely and the first set cuts great. I expect the other two to do the same. read more

John did an exceptional job on my Wiss sewing scissors. The previous sharpener had blunted the tips making it impossible to make snips in my fabric. My scissors once again work like a dream even on heavy denim fabric. I highly recommend the Point Knife and Toll Sharpening. read more

We used this service during the COVID pandemic, so I don't know if it's the same now. When we used it, we dropped off our knives at their house in secure lockers. You keep the key for pickup later. Once the knives are ready they text you and you come back to pick up the knives from the same locker, and leave the key inside. Payment is done by cash or check. There wasn't a secure credit card option other than giving them your credit card number and CVC over the phone. I like that prices are well established in advance. We'd definitely use them again. read more

I had John sharpen a few knives, some a few years old and 1 much older. We do not take good care of them at all and they were in TERRIBLE shape. But after John took care of them, they are as good as new! read more

What a great experience! John is knowledgeable, personable, and incredibly skilled in his trade. Not only is he great at what he does, he charges a fair price for the work! He took an old, rusty, dirty pair of loppers and made them function like new and he even took extra time out of his day to explain to me the intricacies of what he does and the process. We will definitely be bringing him more tools to sharpen. Highly recommend! read more

I had a set of Henckels knives that desperately needed a need edge put on them. Reached out to John as instructed by his website contact us, he responded within a couple of hours. Dropped off the knives that night in the dropbox and he was able to turn them around the next day!! Awesome customer service, great results, very reasonable prices and follow up. Highly recommend him.!!! Now that I know he is local to the Haymarket area, I will be a repeat customer about every four to six months for knives sharping. read more

I am so happy I took a chance with The Point Knife and Tool Sharpening. I didn't have a referral. I googled knife sharpening in my area and chose to try this company. SCORE!!! I bough my Wuestoff knives while in Germany so I am rather protective of them. Not only have I received excellent service but I also received excellent customer service (a lost skill today). It is so refreshing to work with a company that has excellent customer service. Definitely a repeat customer. BTW... I dropped off a slew of knives one day and was surprised to get them back the next day. So I picked up the first batch and left more than I did the first time. Back the next day. WHATTT!!! Excellent!! read more

I dropped of 10 knives and my lawnmower blade. I'd forgotten what it feels like to have the sharp knives! John also coated and balanced the lawnmower blade. Very reasonable and so convenient! Paid by Venmo. Thank you John! read more

Excellent work! I'm a dog groomer that recently moved here from Miami and needed to find someone to sharpen my grooming scissors and wow! One the thinning shears I asked John to fix hadn't cut properly in two years. I've given it to other sharpeners in Miami and non had been able to fix it and and he did it! Those shears weren't cheap! I'm a lefty as well so it's not easy to find someone to do my scissors so well. All my other scissors he sharpened for me looked flawless as well. I couldn't be happier with John's service. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! read more

I absolutely loved the two Shun knives I got back from John. They were beautifully sharpened and not scratched up or anything amateur like that. Lovingly done, I'd say. And I'm now able to cut tomatoes again with very little effort where before I was just about smashing them with my dull blades. John also showed me how to properly hone my blades so as not to lose the edge so quickly. Very nice guy, super informative, and he loves what he does. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!! read more

The Point Knife and Tool Sharpening - Super sharp, and no scratches. - Knife Sharpening Near Me - Haymarket, Virginia

Great work sharpening mower blades and fixing my old pocket knife with a dull and slightly bent blade. I recommend.

John did an outstanding job on my large request. He was very quick, efficient and his prices are fair. Every item he sharpened works like new. I will definitely be using his services again and highly recommend him. read more

John was absolutely fantastic with sharpening all of our kitchen knives (14 knives in total). He was extremely quick in the turnaround time and honestly- our knives have never looked better or been sharper. We are avid cooks so our knives are very important to us. We didn't want just anyone sharpening them. John was professional, friendly and most importantly- our knives are wicked sharp. Thanks John!! We will be back! read more

I have used John to sharpen everything from lawn mower blades & hatchets, to antique fishing knives, paring knives and fine carving knives. He even sharpens serrated knives. His work is extraordinary, and he is professional, prompt and affordable to work with. I would highly recommend "The Point". read more

I would trust anything from a day to day kitchen knife to a family heirloom blade with John. This is the finest knife sharpening and refurbishment business around. He made my antique knife look better than the day it was bought. Excellent business, extremely personal. Pickup and dropoff are an ease. Know your blades are in good hands. If you want it done right, come to The Point. read more

I can't say enough good things about the condition of my "new" knife! I gave John a 45 year old kitchen knife with a broken tip and a neglected handle (to say nothing of the fact it has never been sharpened!) and it's now better than new. Fast, professional service! Thank you so much! read more

Had some knives and garden tools that badly needed sharpening. Took to John and they were ready in two days! The process was so easy and John did a wonderful job! What a difference sharp knives / tools make! Will definitely use again! J. T. read more

John pays attention to detail, works quickly and communicates well. Highly recommend his services.

I dropped off six knives and a pair of scissors on a Friday afternoon and they were ready for pick up in less than 24 hours. Joe kept met informed by text at every step in the process. I tested the blade edges and they were excellent.The service was so simple. I would highly recommend the Point. read more

Wow, what a great service! I hadn't had my knives sharpened since moving to the DC area and I found The Point. It wasn't the closest to me, but I could make it work. I contacted John and he even offered to meet me closer to my house to pick up the knives. How convenient is that! He made my knives better than new and even repaired my favorite knife's broken tip. I will certainly be back when they need their next sharpening. John is fantastic! read more

Very happy I chose The Point -- It was easy to setup an appointment with the owner, and he was able to complete the sharpening while I waited, so I didn't have to make another trip. My knives came out perfectly sharpened and ready to go. read more