Sharpening Services
Professional Knife Sharpening & Repair Services
REPAIR & RESTORATION WORK
Our specialized knife repair services—including broken tip repair, chipped edge removal, re-edging, and rust removal—start at $10 and up. Restoration pricing depends on the condition and severity of the damage. Please contact our New Orleans shop for custom quotes on large-scale repairs, restorations, or unconventional cutlery pieces.
SHARPENING PRICING
We provide hand-sharpening on Japanese whetstones for both culinary and specialty tools:
- Standard Kitchen Knives: $10 minimum for knives 8" and under ($1.50/inch after 8").
- Japanese Single-Bevel Blades: $20 minimum and up (includes Yanagiba, Deba, and Usuba).
- Meat Cleavers: $15 – $30.
- Kitchen Scissors & Shears: $15 – $30.
- Unique Non-Culinary Knives: Premium rates apply.
- Clean Knives Only: A $10+ cleaning fee per knife applies to all soiled or dirty blades (e.g., dried food, grease).
TURNAROUND TIME
Our standard knife sharpening turnaround is up to 48 hours, depending on the job complexity and the volume of knives currently in the queue.
- First Come, First Serve: Service is processed in the order received. We will text you as soon as your knives are ready.
- Weekend Drop-offs: Saturday drop-offs will be available for pick-up the following week, as our shop is closed on Sundays.
- Large Orders: Please call ahead to schedule an appointment if you have a large number of knives for sharpening.
- Pickup Policy: We will text you when your knives are ready for pickup. Please note this is not a "drop-off-and-wait" service.
Knife Sharpening Preparation & Shipping Requirements
CLEANING & RESTRICTIONS
- Clean Knives: All knives must be fully cleaned and sanitized before dropping them off at our shop.
- Cleaning Fee: A $10+ fee applies to any soiled or dirty blades.
- Restrictions: We do not accept serrated knives or knife blocks. Only clean, individual knives will be accepted for service.
OUT-OF-TOWN CUSTOMERS: APPOINTMENTS & MAIL-INS
- Driving to New Orleans: If you are driving in from out of town, please call to make an appointment prior to drop-off. Please note that same-day sharpening service is not available.
- Mail-In Knife Sharpening: Our national mail-in service remains subject to our current sanitation policies to ensure the safety of our staff and customers.
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS
If you are using our mail-in sharpening service, please follow these instructions carefully:
- Shipping Address: Coutelier NOLA
8600 Oak St, 1B
New Orleans, LA 70118 - Turnaround Time: Sharpening typically takes up to 5 business days after we receive your package, depending on the quantity and level of service required.
- Return Shipping: All packages are returned via USPS Priority Mail. If you have a specific courier preference, please email us a pre-paid return label.
- Insurance: Please request insurance or a signature requirement for your return shipment if needed.
- Required Documentation: Email us an itemized list of the knives included, details of the service required (sharpening or repair), your return shipping address, and contact/payment information. Please include a packing slip inside the box.
- Safe Packaging: Ensure all knives are safely and thoroughly packaged to prevent damage or injury during transit.
Payment: Once we receive and service your knives, we will send an invoice for payment. Your tools will be shipped back immediately with tracking information provided via email.