Gud Knife making a custom fit wooden sheath or saya for a knife

Sharpening & Customs

gudknife services

Visit us at our location inside neighborhood bar & tavern, Ludlow Liquors2959 N California Ave. Drop-off anytime the bar is open for next day pick-up. Fill out a work order form and leave your knives with one of the staff!

Sharpening

A combination of whetstone & natural stone sharpening, to ensure removal of the least amount of material necessary for a razor sharp edge.

Hand Sharpening: $2.50/inch

Service Industry Discount: $2.00/inch

Edge thinning

After extended sharpening & use, a knife’s edge will thicken as more material is removed, completely shrouding the cutting edge, making it impossible to hold an edge.

Thinning a knife brings it back to its original geometry so it cuts like brand new! Re-polishing is necessary after to bring back the original luster.

Thinning & Polishing: Starts at $50 *Final price depends on knife condition & type

Repair & restoration

Tip and chip repair or need a full restoration? Bring your knife in person or fill out our online form on our services page.

Minor chip & tip repair: Starts at $6

For full or partial restoration, please bring your knife in for a consultation.

Handling

Choose from a wide array of carefully selected materials, including specialty woods, acrylics, and decoration.

Custom Handles and Re-Handling: Starts at $60 for setting an existing handle. Custom wood handles start at $90. Final price dependent on material and project scope.

Custom Fit Saya

Custom-fitted wood sheaths made for your knife. Best way to protect your blade in and out of your knife roll. All custom sayas are friction fit to the exact form of your knife for optimal protection of your blade during transportation and storage. *For online customers, custom sayas are available only for knives purchased through our shop. Please reach out to inquire first.

Custom Saya: Starts at $50. Final price dependent on the materials chosen

Classes & events

We offer beginner to advanced classes on knife sharpening, knife skills for cooking, and butchery. Just contact us directly to inquire!

We also offer events and curation services. Need a specific knife for a specific purpose? Just ask! From a single knife to an entire knife roll, we offer custom consultation on all your knife needs.

“Japanese chefs believe that once they start using a knife, it gains a soul. I have no intention of putting a soul in the dishwasher.”

— Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto