Services
At Element Knife Company, we offer expert hand sharpening using ceramic, diamond, and natural water stones, following traditional Japanese methods. Whether your knives are Japanese, German, or any other style, we are happy to sharpen them—even if they weren’t purchased from us.
For knives that are extremely dull or need special attention, we may use specialized machinery before finishing them on the sharpening stones to ensure the sharpest edge.
Knives can be dropped off during business hours, and we operate on a first-come, first-served basis. Turnaround time is typically up to 24 hours, depending on the current workload. We’ll notify you as soon as your knife is ready for pickup at your convenience.
Rates:
• Double-Bevel — $2.50 per inch
• Ceramic Knives — $2.50 per inch
• Single-Bevel — $5 per inch
• Pocket Knives — $5 per inch
We offer comprehensive knife repair services to help extend the life of your favorite tools. Whether you need to fix a broken tip, smooth a chipped edge, or re-profile your blade, our skilled team is here to restore your knives to their best condition. We also specialize in handle replacements and ceramic stone flattening to ensure your cutlery stays in top shape. Explore our affordable repair options and bring your knives back to life.
• Broken Tips — Starting at $10
• Chipped Edges — Starting at $10
• Re-profiling — Starting at $15
• Thinning — Starting at $35
• Bolster Grinding — Starting at $10
Services
We offer professional handle replacement services to restore the comfort and balance of your knives. For Western-style handles, we collaborate with skilled bladesmith Akiva Meola from Metalwork by Meola. Japanese-style Wa-handles are replaced in-house by our expert team, ensuring your knife not only looks fantastic but also functions flawlessly. Let us provide you with a fresh, customized grip that meets your specific preferences and needs.
Rates:
• Handle Replacement (Western) — $85 Includes SM, MED, or LG options in Blue, Red. or Natural Stabalized Maple
• Handle Replacement (Japanese) — Cost of handle plus $25 labor
Services
We sharpen all styles of kitchen knives, including Japanese, German, and others, regardless of where they were purchased. This includes double- and single-bevel knives, ceramic knives, and pocket knives. Please Note that we do not sharpen Serrated Knives, Scissors, Hunting Knives, Swords, Lawn equipment, or other non-culinary items.
Our sharpening rates are:
Our repair rates start at:
Yes, we are happy to sharpen any knives, no matter where they were originally purchased.
Turnaround time is typically up to 24 hours, but same-day sharpening may be possible depending on our current workload. Please contact us in advance to confirm availability.
We use traditional Japanese sharpening techniques with ceramic, diamond, and natural water stones. For extremely dull knives, we may use specialized machinery before finishing them by hand on sharpening stones to ensure the sharpest edge.
We only service clean knives. If your knife is dirty when dropped off, we will charge a $10 cleaning fee.
We recommend securely wrapping your knives in a towel, using a knife roll, or covering the blade with a guard for safety when bringing them in. If you have used our services before, please reuse the bag and guards that were provided to you.
You can drop off your knives during business hours. We operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
We are located at 1701 Platte St. Denver, CO 80202
We’ll notify you via text as soon as your order is ready for pickup. You can retrieve it at your convenience.
We recommend sharpening your knives every 3 to 6 months, depending on how frequently they are used. Regular honing between sharpening can also help maintain the blade’s sharpness.
Yes, we do! Ceramic knives are sharpened at $2.50 per inch.
Services
We provide a range of knife repair services, including:
Yes, we can repair broken knife tips. The cost starts at $10.
Yes, we can smooth out chipped edges, with prices starting at $10.
Reprofiling a blade involves reshaping the edge to restore its original performance or to change the blade’s geometry. This service starts at $15.
Yes, thinning the blade involves reducing the thickness behind the edge to improve cutting performance. This service starts at $35.
Bolster grinding involves reshaping or removing part of the bolster (the thick junction between the blade and handle) to restore balance and improve cutting efficiency. This service starts at $10.
Services
Yes, we offer professional handle replacement services for both Western- and Japanese-style knives. Please note there are certain configurations or styles of handles that do not qualify for replacement.
Absolutely! We offer a range of customization options for both Western and Japanese-style handles. If you're looking for something unique, we’re happy to discuss special orders or specific requests from our partners and suppliers to match your preferences. Let us help create a handle that’s tailored to your style and needs.
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