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Hassett Hardware

Professional Knife Sharpening Services in the Bay Area

In-Store Sharpening Across 6 Peninsula & Bay Area Locations


Whether you need quick, on-demand automated sharpening for your daily kitchen cutlery or premium, master-crafted hand restoration for high-end chef knives, we have the perfect local solution.
 

1. On-Demand Automated Sharpening (All 6 Locations)

We feature the state-of-the-art Resharp knife sharpening machine at every single one of our storefronts. Resharp is a local Palo Alto startup that partnered with industry leaders and Stanford engineers to create the world’s first automated, high-precision sharpening technology.
    • Speed: Factory-sharp edges in under 90 seconds per blade.
    • Availability: Available walk-in during regular business hours at all locations.

2. Premium Traditional Hand Sharpening (Palo Alto & Redwood City)

For specialty blades, premium culinary cutlery, and classic edge restoration, we offer old-fashioned, master-level manual sharpening.
  • Expertise: Hand-sharpened by Mark, a resident master technician who has been sharpening knives in the Bay Area for more than 30 years and partnering with Hassett Hardware for over 20 years.

  • How it Works: Drop off your blades at our Palo Alto or Redwood City stores. Contact the store directly for current sharpening hours, pricing sheets, turnaround windows and pickup schedules. Mark can be found in Palo Alto on Saturdays from 10AM – 4PM and Redwood City on Sundays from 11AM – 4PM, though his schedule can change at the last minute, so it’s best to call in advance. 
Resharp logo factory sharpening in under 60 seconds

Fast Knife Sharpening Near You: Find Your Nearest Store

Hassett has Resharp-trained associates at each of our locations and they will quickly sharpen your knives in 90 seconds or less for just $6.99 per knife.

As Resharp says, “We didn’t invent knife sharpening, we reinvented it. Resharp gets your knives factory sharp – without the factory.” The Resharp machine restores knives to a factory edge while removing a minimal amount of material with a patented grinding system.

Available at All 6 Bay Area Locations:
  • Palo Alto
  • Redwood City (Woodside Plaza)
  • San Mateo
  • Half Moon Bay
  • Belmont (Carlmont Shopping Center)
  • Pacifica (Linda Mar Shopping Center)
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FREQUENTLY ASKED Knife Sharpening QUESTIONS

We often get questions about knife sharpening. Ever tried to cut a tomato with a dull knife? We thought so. Bring your knives in and we’ll get sharp again.

We’ve answered our most frequently asked questions below, but you can always call or text your local store anytime, and we’ll help you figure out exactly what you need.

🛠️ How much does knife sharpening cost?
Professional automated knife sharpening using our state-of-the-art Resharp machines costs $6.99 per blade. The advanced automated process takes less than 90 seconds per knife, providing a factory-sharp edge while you wait. For premium cutlery or traditional hand sharpening by our resident expert, please contact our Palo Alto or Redwood City locations directly for current custom pricing.

 
🔪 What kinds of knives and tools can you sharpen?
Our automated Resharp machines can sharpen almost all standard straight-edge kitchen cutlery, pocket knives and hunting knives. In addition to automated knife sharpening, we use traditional manual sharpening methods at our Redwood City and Palo Alto locations to sharpen household and garden tools, including:
  • loppers and clippers
  • scissors, shears and paper cutters
  • trimmers
  • axes and hatchets
  • machetes
  • chisels
  • planer and clipper blades
  • hand and circular saws
⏰ Do I need to make an appointment for knife sharpening?

No appointment is necessary for our on-the-spot automated machine sharpening! You can bring your dull knives to any of our six convenient Bay Area hardware store locations during regular business hours. If you would like premium, old-fashioned hand sharpening by Mark, our master technician, you can drop off your knives at either our Palo Alto or Redwood city stores on the weekends. Mark is in Redwood City on Sundays, 11AM – 4PM and Palo Alto on Saturdays from 10AM – 4PM. Call before you come for current drop-off schedules and turnaround times.