We offer mail-in sharpening services for your dull or damaged knives. Follow these simple instructions before sending your knives to us.
With a ruler to scale, take a photo of the knives that you would like sharpened. If there is any chipping or damage, make sure that it is clearly visible.
After reviewing our services and attaching any photos, send an email to info@seisukeknife.com. We will review your request before following up with an estimate.
Once we have agreed upon the services, you will receive an invoice for the total cost of the services and return shipping.
You will receive a confirmation email once your invoice has been paid. Don't send us your knives until the payment for the sharpening has been completed.
Once you have completed your invoice, send your knives to Seisuke Knife at 1526 NE Alberta St, Portland OR 97211.
You can expect to hear from us at various points of the service. If we have any questions or need clarification, we may have to put your knives aside until we hear back.
Once your knives have been sharpened and their services complete, you will receive an email with tracking information. From your doorstep and back again, it's difficult to give an estimate for how long it will be.
Before getting too excited, remember that you are opening a package with very sharp knives. They are wrapped securely, but we don't want any fingers or hands getting sliced.
Once they have been safely unpacked, we hope you enjoy using your newly sharpened knives. If you are unsatisfied with the sharpness, don't hesitate to reach out.
Our basic sharpening service that uses a motorized horizontal stone wheel and leaves a sharp, durable edge. Recommended for most knives.
Less than 5 " .............. $ 10
Less than 9 " .............. $ 12
Less than 13 " .............. $ 14
More than 13 " ............ $ 17
We sharpen and finish the blade on a 3000 grit stone creating a very sharp edge, perfect for everyday use. Recommend for high quality stainless knives.
Less than 5 " .............. $ 13
Less than 9 " .............. $ 18
Less than 13 " .............. $ 22
More than 13 " .............. $ 29
Finished on a 6000 grit stone, the resulting edge is razor sharp and silky smooth. Recommended for high carbon and powdered steels.
Less than 5 " .............. $ 22
Less than 9 " .............. $ 28
Less than 13 " .............. $ 33
More than 13 " .............. $ 36
Chip Removal .............. + $5-$10
Bolster Adjustment ................. + $ 5
Profile Reshape .............. + $ 5 – $ 10
Blade Thinning .................... + $ 40
Cleaning ................. + $ 5 – $ 35
Removal ................... $ 10
Replacement .............. $ 25
Full Service .............. $ 35
We carry an array of traditional handle styles made from natural woods - magnolia, walnut, and shitan rosewood to name a few.
Due to their unique geometry, single bevel knives require specialized skill and additional time to sharpen.
Less than 4 " .............. $ 15
More than 4 " .............. $3.5 / inch
Chip Removal .............. + $ 15
Profile Reshape ................. + $ 15 - $ 35
Cleaning .................. + $ 5 – $ 35
By going in tooth by tooth on the belt grinder, we are able to bring back the bite of serrated knives.
Less than 4 " .............. $ 15
More than 4 " .............. $3.5 / inch
Chip Removal .............. + $ 15
Profile Reshape ................. + $ 15 - $ 35
Cleaning .................. + $ 5 – $ 35
No, we sharpen just about anything that's made of steel and has an edge. Whether it's a fancy Japanese knife or a knife from the grocery store, we'd be happy to sharpen it for you.
It doesn't even have to be a knife; gardening shears, scissors and even small swords are accepted. That said, we can't sharpen everything. Knives with small serrations, ones made from ceramic, and scissors that don't come apart - these are all edged tools that we are unable to accept.
Normally, we estimate about a week for your knife to be sharpened.
Our sharpening team is small and we have the dual blessing and burden of having many people wanting our services. Rather than rush our services, we want to ensure each knife is sharpened properly and well.
We assess each knife that comes in and explain which service we'd recommend and why. The service that your knife needs is going to vary depending on certain factors, like steel quality.
Our Kaiten service is great for nearly all knives, giving a sturdy and sharp edge.
If your knife is made from a high quality steel, we recommend either our Nakato or Shiage services. Typically, we reserve the Shiage sharpening for knives made from High Carbon or Powdered Japanese steels.
