Hourglass ForgeKnife sharpening, North Carlton Call
Sharp kitchen knives from the Hourglass Forge workshop

Knife sharpening in North Carlton

All knives from $10! Drop them off any day and I'll sharpen them on the weekend, with a one-day turnaround.

0407 386 785
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Just call or text and I'll send you the address for drop-off!

Five starsReviewed by happy customers on Google
One-day turnaroundDrop off any day of the week
Razor-sharp edgesOn every knife I sharpen

Three ways I can help

Everything is made and sharpened with care in my North Carlton workshop.

Five freshly sharpened kitchen knives laid out on a towel

Knife sharpening

Kitchen, hunting and serrated knives, plus select scissors. All knives from $10!

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 Two handmade cleavers with timber handles and leather lanyards on a marble bench

Custom knives and boards

Handmade just for you. Tell me what you have in mind!

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 A restored timber chopping board with a deep red finish

Board restoration

Give a tired, worn board a fresh new life!

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Sharpening

All knivesfrom $10

Want a quote? Just send a photo to 0407 386 785 or pop me a message on Instagram. I'm happy to help!

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  • Kitchen knives
  • Hunting knives
  • Serrated and bread knives

Also

  1. Say hello

    Call, text or message me with what you've got and we'll find a time. I'll send you the address!

  2. Drop them off

    Any day of the week works. Bring your knives over and I'll take it from there!

  3. Pick them up

    I sharpen on weekends with a one-day turnaround, then you pick them up razor sharp and ready to go!

Recent sharpening work

A few recent jobs from my bench. Send me a photo of yours and I'll tell you what I can do!

A damascus chef's knife, two chef's knives, a santoku and two bread knives lined up on a cloth after sharpening
Chef's knives, a santoku and bread knives
A chef's knife, santoku and paring knife with black handles on a workbench
Chef's, santoku and paring knives
Five freshly sharpened kitchen knives laid out on a towel
A five-piece kitchen set

What customers say

★★★★★

Rated five stars on Google

Great sharpening skills and service. I had 5 kitchen knives needed sharpening, he even sanded back the handles and oiled them. Prompt service, five stars. Will definitely use againwolfmuthur, Google Local Guide
Great local knife sharpening. Lefteri has done my knives a number of times and always does an excellent job. Good communication and efficient.Emmaliese G.
Great experience with my knives - easy pick up/drop off and quick turnaround. Kept me informed throughout the process and did a great job! Would highly recommendHenry E.

If I've sharpened your knives, I'd love to hear how it went!

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Where my customers come from

I'm based in North Carlton, and most people come from the inner north.

Closest

  • Carlton North
  • Carlton
  • Princes Hill
  • Fitzroy North
  • Fitzroy
  • Brunswick East

A bit further out

  • Brunswick
  • Parkville
  • Clifton Hill
  • Northcote
  • Collingwood
  • Thornbury

Not on the list? Message me anyway, I'm happy to work something out! I share my address once you've booked.

Questions

How long does it take?

It's a one-day turnaround! I do the sharpening on weekends, and you're welcome to drop off any day, even during the week.

What do you sharpen?

Kitchen knives, hunting knives, serrated and bread knives, and select scissors. I also restore chopping boards!

How much does it cost?

All knives are from $10 each. Send a photo to 0407 386 785 or message me on Instagram and I'll give you a price!

How often should I get my knives sharpened?

For a home kitchen, about once a year is a good rule of thumb, or more often if you cook every day.

Do you make custom knives?

Yes, I do! Have a look at the custom work page, and my Instagram has a portfolio of everything I've made.

Book a drop-off

Call, text or message me with what you've got and I'll get back to you with a time and a price!

0407 386 785
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