Sharpening Services of Alabama
(251) 468-0254
Hands drawing a pocket knife across a sharpening stone in low light

About Daphne, AL

About Sharpening Services of Alabama in Daphne, AL

A lifelong sharpener, a Mobile Unit that comes to you and a drop box that never closes.

Call (251) 468-0254Book a sharpening

Meet Eric

Thirty years at the wheel, and counting.

Founded by owner Eric Kercher, a lifelong sharpener with more than 30 years of hands-on experience.

Eric believes the tools people use every day should be dependable and safe. That runs through every job.

His vision for the business is simple: “We want folks to be proud of the tools that they use to get the job done.”

Customers mention the same things in their reviews: fast, friendly and a wealth of knowledge about steel.

Sharpening Services of Alabama Mobile Unit, a white lettered box truck, seen from the front
Sharpening machines, tool wall and shop lights along the bench inside the Mobile Unit
Driver side of the Sharpening Services of Alabama Mobile Unit truck with the logo on the box
Red bench grinder with two wheels on the long bench inside the Mobile Unit
Real photosThe Mobile Unit: a sharpening shop on wheels
  • 30+ years sharpeningEric Kercher, owner and sharpener
  • 100% satisfaction guaranteeNot satisfied? The job is free.
  • 24/7 knife drop boxOut front of our Daphne shop
  • Open 7 days9 AM to 5 PM, call or text
Hands drawing a pocket knife across a sharpening stone in low light

Eric’s rule

“The most dangerous knife in the kitchen is a dull knife.”

Eric Kercher, owner and sharpener

The promise

Done right, or it is free.

Every job is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied, the job is free.

Eric’s promise: “I will make sure the job is complete no matter how long it takes.”

Rapid turnaround and reasonable rates mean you never have to trade quality for price.

Four hunting knives with wood and micarta handles on a leather mat after sharpening
Real photoHunting knives, finished

Giving back

Sharp for a good cause.

We sharpen free of charge for community groups, including Loxley Barn Ministries and CCA Alabama.

How it is done

From dull to done.

The same careful steps on a paring knife or a mower blade. Coarse to fine, every time.

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Hands guiding a blade along a slow wet sharpening wheel

Look it over

Every blade is checked first for chips, broken tips, rolled edges and its factory angle.

Set the angle

The bevel is corrected only where it needs it, so the blade keeps its shape.

Sharpen

A controlled grind brings back a clean, even edge without overheating the steel.

Polish

The edge is refined and polished so it cuts smoothly and holds up longer.

Test and return

Each edge is checked by hand before it goes back. Not happy? The job is free.

Google reviews

Five stars, in their words.

Rated 5.0 across 80 Google reviews. A few of them, word for word.

5.0 Read all 80 on Google

  • Fishing knives, done while he waited

    Called Eric and he told me to come on over. Sharpened my six fishing knives while I waited. Took maybe 15 minutes max. To say they are razor sharp would be an understatement. Plus…he is a very nice and personable guy. Highly recommend.

    Richard JohnsonGoogle review, 5 months ago

  • Kitchen and serrated knives

    Great service and incredibly fast! Even sharpened my serrated knife for me. Couldn't have asked for a higher quality job on my kitchen knives. The whole process was simple, easy, and I'll be going back when I need them done again.

    Xander SwainGoogle review, 2 months ago

  • Benchmade and fillet knives

    Eric with Sharpening Services of Alabama was top rate. My benchmade pocket knife and several filet knives are now razor sharp and finished in a very timely manner. Definitely recommend his services and I will be using him again.

    Nicholas MillerGoogle review, 3 months ago

  • Knives sharpened on the spot

    Eric was prompt to respond and sharpened my knives on the spot!!!! He was a wealth of knowledge as I had many questions!!!! Can’t wait to chop some onions with my razor sharp benchmade. Thanks Eric

    ChadGoogle review, 6 months ago

  • Four knives cleaned and sharpened

    1st, it was so easy to make an appointment. I literally got in the next day to have my 4 knives cleaned and sharpened! And talk about fast! Eric the owner was done in 1 hour. They ,my knives came out beautifully! I would highly recommend Sharpening services of Alabama for any of your sharpening/ cleaning needs when it comes to knives or anything else. He gets 5 stars from me and his great customer service!

    Dale AlonzoGoogle review, 8 months ago

What we sharpen

Every edge in the house.

Pick a service for the details, or call and talk it through.

Sharp chef knives on a cutting board beside a sliced red tomatoKnife sharpeningKitchen, fillet, hunting, pocket and serrated knives.Row of stainless surgical scissors laid out on a teal and white surfaceScissor sharpeningSurgical, pinking, fabric and household scissors.Several pairs of pruning shears with red handles laid on concreteGarden tool sharpeningPruners, loppers, hedge shears, hoes, shovels and chisels.Orange push mower on a green lawnMower blade sharpeningPush, riding and mulching mower blades, balanced.Machete and work gloves resting on cut cane stalksAxe and machete sharpeningAxes, hatchets and machetes, chips and dents fixed.Two cooks at a busy restaurant range with flames risingRestaurants and HOAsThe Mobile Unit comes to kitchens and neighborhoods.

Where we work

Freshly sharpened hunting knives laid out on dark wood

Ready when you are

Bring it in dull. Take it home sharp.

Call or text seven days a week, or use the 24/7 drop box in Daphne.

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Book a sharpening

Tell us what needs an edge.

Send a quick note and Eric will call or text back. Or skip the form and call.

(251) 468-0254

Call or text. Open seven days, 9 AM to 5 PM.

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