Sharpening Services of Alabama
(251) 468-0254
Knife being sharpened on a whetstone set on a wooden bench

Knife sharpening Daphne, AL

Knife sharpening in Daphne, AL, back razor sharp

Kitchen, fillet, hunting and pocket knives, plain or serrated. Call ahead and a few are often done while you wait.

  • Knives $10 per blade
Call (251) 468-0254Book a sharpening
  • 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

Knife sharpening

Every knife in the drawer, done right.

Eric Kercher has been sharpening for more than 30 years, and knives are most of what crosses his bench.

Each blade is looked over, re-angled if it needs it, then sharpened and polished to a clean, even edge.

Chips and broken tips are fixed as part of the job, so a knife that took a fall can come back to work.

Only the steel it takes comes off. Your knife cuts like new and stays in the drawer for years.

Call (251) 468-0254Common questions
Freshly sharpened Benchmade pocket knife and a wood-handled fixed blade on a cutting board
Real photoPocket knife and fixed blade, back from the bench

On the bench

What we sharpen.

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  1. Kitchen knives

    Chef’s, santoku, paring, utility and bread knives, Western or Japanese style.

  2. Fillet and fishing knives

    Thin, flexible blades for trout, redfish and flounder, sharpened to glide along the bone.

  3. Hunting and outdoor knives

    Fixed blades and skinners, set up for field work and to hold an edge.

  4. Pocket knives

    Folders and everyday carry, including premium steels like Benchmade.

  5. Serrated knives

    Bread and steak knives with teeth. Yes, those can be sharpened too.

  6. Full sets

    Whole blocks and steak knife sets, done together so every blade matches.

Row of fillet knives with red and white handles beside a knife sharpening sleeve
Real photoFillet knives, sleeved and ready for pickup
Gloved hand slicing a red pepper with a sharp knife beside chef knives on a cutting board
A sharp edge bites a pepper skin instead of sliding off

How it is done

Every edge, coarse to polished.

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

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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.

Getting it sharp

Three easy ways to get it to us.

Call ahead and wait, drop off any hour, or book the Mobile Unit to come to you.

Gloved hand slicing a red pepper beside sharp chef knives on a cutting board

01Call ahead

Call ahead, wait for it.

Call or text (251) 468-0254 to get on the schedule. A few knives are often done while you wait.

Knife drop-off box mounted beside the garage at the Sharpening Services of Alabama shop in DaphneReal photo

02Drop box

Use the 24/7 drop box.

Our knife drop box is out front in Daphne, any hour. We call or text when it is ready.

Sharpening Services of Alabama Mobile Unit, a white lettered box truck, seen from the frontSharpening stations along the wood-top bench inside the Mobile UnitReal photos

03We come to you

Or we come to you.

Restaurants and HOAs can book the Mobile Unit, a full sharpening shop on wheels.

Restaurants and HOAs

Where we work

Knife sharpening near you.

Based in Daphne, serving Baldwin County and Mobile. Pick your town for local details.

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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

FAQ

Knife sharpening, answered.

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How long does knife sharpening take?

It depends on the count and the steel. One customer had six fishing knives back in about 15 minutes.

Can you sharpen serrated knives?

Yes. Serrated bread and steak knives can be sharpened. Mention them when you call so Eric can plan the time.

Can you fix a chipped or broken tip?

Yes. Fixing chips and broken tips is part of knife sharpening here, not an extra trip.

Will sharpening wear my knife out?

A careful edge removes very little steel. Eric takes off only what the edge needs, so the blade lasts for years.

How often should kitchen knives be sharpened?

Most home cooks feel the drag every few months. If it slides off a tomato skin instead of biting, it is time.

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.

Call (251) 468-0254Book a sharpening

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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