Seattle Edge - Welcome

Welcome to Seattle Edge Sharpening, your source for world-class knife and tool sharpening. Seattle Edge provides a wide variety of services ranging from basic sharpening to traditional Japanese water stone sharpening, from tip restoration to blade reprofiling. Seattle Edge is fully owned and operated by one man: Albert Edmonds.

The Seattle Edge workshop is located in Seattle's vibrant Fremont district. All types of knives and tools are sharpened on site and available for pick up as soon as their edge is in peak condition. Orders can be dropped off at the shop, or handled by mail.

SERVICES

I sharpen all knives free hand, no jigs or angle guides are used. I sharpen free hand for two reasons. The first reason is not all knives use the same angle: Different knife designs require different sharpening techniques. The second reason is free hand sharpening allows me to modify not only the edge but the blade design if the knife has sustained damage. Even though your knives are sharpened free hand, my 12 years of experience ensures precise bevels and clean edges.

A multi step process is used for each knife I sharpen to produce the best edge possible. The majority of tools I use are custom made for my system. Each knife is different so different types of knives will be sharpened using different methods. Using more than one system helps me tailor the correct edge needed for a specific knife. A chef knife will be sharpened differently than a sushi knife which will be sharpened differently than your Fathers old fishing knife. The different methods create different finishes on the blade. The finishing process used for a chef knife Knife spread

will leave a subtle polished shine running from the edge about a half inch up the blade. Outdoor and collector knives are usually sharpened so only the edge is polished. Traditional Japanese knives are sharpened on water stones focusing only on the edge.

Discounts apply for Culinary Professionals.

RATES

CUSTOM KNIVES

I have sharpened hand made custom knives for collectors ranging from Seattle to New York. Hand made custom knives are more demanding to sharpen compared factory knives. Custom knives often use unique alloys and have creative blade designs which take me longer to sharpen and require special attention. I love sharpening custom knives, the experience is rewarding and the results are fantastic. Custom knife sharpening is $3.00 per inch.

TRADITIONAL SHARPENING

Some knives must be sharpened traditionally using only stones. High quality Japanese knives must be sharpened using water stones. Most modern mass produced Japanese kitchen knives can be sharpened using my standard

system, and will achieve startling levels of sharpness, so stone sharpening is optional. Stone sharpening is only recommended for knives made with quality materials. Traditional stone sharpening for kitchen knives is $3.00 per inch.

LOANER KNIVES

I offer loaner knives for restaurants to use until the knives received have been sharpened. Loaner knives are reserved for restaurants only. Loaner knives are in limited supply and are distributed on a first come first serve basis and may not be reserved for use. All loaner knives must be returned upon pick up. If all loaner knives are not returned you may be charged for replacement, or all your knives may not be returned. Please treat loaner knives with respect and use them as you would use your own knives. Please check your kitchen twice for loaners before coming to pick up your knives!

SHARPENING CLASSES

Want to learn how to sharpen knives free hand? I can teach you! I offer two sharpening classes: The standard class (approximately 1.5 hours) and the intensive class (approximately 4.5 hours). The intensive course is not only longer and more detailed than the standard course, but I will show you how to sharpen different knife styles. The intensive course is tailored to the specific needs of the student. If the student would rather focus on one style of knife for the entire class they are more than welcome to do so and will be instructed accordingly.

I teach small classes to ensure that each student learns as much as possible during the course. I can show you how to sharpen almost any knife; from Western and Japanese kitchen knives, to outdoor and bushcraft knives. After attending one of my classes you will have a strong understanding of knife sharpening and the different techniques one can use to sharpen almost any knife. Participants receive a 15% discount on all sharpening supplies.

- knife safety
- sharpening equipment selection
- knife inspection
- principles and techniques of sharpening
- stropping
- edge and knife care
- use of honing rod

- one (non folding) knife in good condition with a cutting edge between 4"-8"
- coarse, medium and fine sharpening stones

The standard sharpening class has a two student minimum and five student maximum. The standard sharpening class is approximately 1.5 hours. Classes are taught at the Seattle Edge work shop. Please call to schedule a date and time. Standard class cost - $75.00 per person.

- knife safety
- sharpening equipment selection
- knife inspection
- principles and techniques of sharpening up to three different knife styles
- stropping
- restoration (cracked edges, bent and broken tips, blade thinning, polishing, cosmetics)
- edge and knife care
- use of honing rod

- up to three knives in good condition with a cutting edge between 3"-10"
- coarse, medium and fine sharpening stones

The intensive sharpening course has a one student minimum and five student maximum. The intensive sharpening course is approximately 4.5 hours. Courses are taught at the Seattle Edge work shop. Please call to schedule a date and time. Intensive course cost - $200.00 per person. Lunch and refreshments are provided.

CONTACT INFO

SHOP INFO

My shop is located North of downtown Seattle in the Fremont ActiveSpace building. If you are headed North West on Leary Way, take a right onto 41st, then turn right into the first driveway. I am in unit 702 on the left hand side. On site parking is very limited but there are many street parking spots available.

Unit 702
4020 Leary Way NW
Seattle WA, 98107

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS

Outside of Seattle and need your knives sharpened? No problem! Shipping knives is easy. Please fill out the shipping form below and include with your order. Credit cards and money orders are the only forms of payment accepted. No personal checks or cash please. If paying with a credit card, be sure to sign your name in the designated area. If the signature box has not been signed by hand the credit card will not be processed. This is done for your safety. If paying with a money order, please include return shipping in the total. Washington residents will be charged 9.5% sales tax. All orders will be shipped UPS ground unless another form of transport is requested by the recipient.

Please use boxes in good condition to ship your knives. If the box can not be used to send the knives back you will be charged for the cost of a new box. Please wrap your knives in either newspaper or towels before being placed in the box. Please stuff the box with paper, towels or another packing material to keep the knives from moving while in transport.

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All contact and billing information will remain confidential and is used for communication and shipping only. No third parties will have access to your information.

Making sure that your knives arrive safely and return quickly is a priority.

All orders should be shipped to:

Seattle Edge
3518 Fremont Ave N
#374
Seattle, WA, 98103

WELCOME!