Professional Knife Sharpening - Halifax
For the love of all things sharp and the endless quest for the perfect edge.
Discover the art of precision blade and knife sharpening at our professional sharpening service just outside of Halifax. We are passionate about all things sharp and dedicated to achieving the perfect edge for your cutting instruments.
Our process combines traditional methods with modern equipment, ensuring exceptional results. Whether it’s kitchen knives, hunting blades, or garden tools, we are here to assist. Our services include:
- Kitchen Knives: Restore their cutting efficiency for effortless meal preparation.
- Hunting Knives: Keep your hunting gear in top shape.
- EDC/Pocket Knives: Maintain the edge you rely on daily.
- Scissors: From sewing, to crafting, to the kitchen.
- Garden Tools: Shears, loppers and pruners, your plants will appreciate it.
- Axes: Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and woodworkers.
- Restaurant Knives: Making work in the kitchen a breeze.
- and more…
Chip and tip repairs, bolster reduction and other repairs are also part of our expertise.
Contact us to discuss your sharpening needs, and let’s bring the cut back to your cutting tools!
Member of the Guild of Professional Sharpeners
A community of knife and tool sharpening business owners.
The Guild of Professional Sharpeners is a community of people working together to grow artisanal sharpening businesses around the world.
We have been a member and active participant of the Guild of Professional Sharpeners since 2021.
Some knives and tools we have sharpened:
What customers have said about our sharpening services:
As spring approaches, I begin to think “gardening” and I immediately book an appointment with Ken at Maritime Sharpening. He brings my gardening tools back to precise functioning….a sharpness that makes clipping and pruning a joy. He cleans them,oils them and fixes any problems they may have developed. I enter the gardening season equipped with tools that are like new!!
Ken also sharpens my kitchen knives. He is a professional and has given me tips and advice on the proper use of knives.
For a friendly, professional and prompt knife and tool sharpening experience ,I am delighted to give Ken’s small business a full five star rating !!
Ken also sharpens my kitchen knives. He is a professional and has given me tips and advice on the proper use of knives.
For a friendly, professional and prompt knife and tool sharpening experience ,I am delighted to give Ken’s small business a full five star rating !!
Response from the owner 18:10 19 Mar 25
Thank you so much Jane!Happy gardening and cooking and all going well harvesting! 
Found Ken while doing a google search. Told him I had 5 knives of my mother’s that couldn’t cut butter….dropped by his address and I was very impressed in the way he explained to me how he would sharpen the knives. He met me the next day downtown Halifax conveniently, as he was in town himself with the sharpened knives. Took to my mothers and tried all five knives, the result of his work is exceptional and I will only reach out to him in the future when any knives need attention
Response from the owner 02:09 17 Feb 25
Thank you Khal, I’m glad they met expectations! 
I am absolutely pleased with the sharpening job Ken did on my knives. They have never been as sharp and are a pleasure to use again. He had my 8 knives done the same day!
I really appreciated the time he took to explain what each knife was for and the proper use and care of each so that they will last a long time. Now to get a proper knife holder!
He is very knowledgeable and his business is conveniently located in Brookside, away from the city traffic.
I really appreciated the time he took to explain what each knife was for and the proper use and care of each so that they will last a long time. Now to get a proper knife holder!
He is very knowledgeable and his business is conveniently located in Brookside, away from the city traffic.
Response from the owner 15:11 07 Feb 25
Thank you Margie! I see you managed to make a storage plan that works in your drawer. Awesome! 
Very quick, very friendly, and very professional service.
Response from the owner 21:23 06 Feb 25
Thank you Matt! I appreciate this! 
I was tired of having my well prepared roasts hacked to pieces by a dull knife! The solution? I contacted Ken @ Maritime Sharpening and he put the “edge” back on all my blades. In addition, he gave me some excellent advice on the proper maintenance of my knives. He was also able to turn around the sharpening in less than 24 hours. Ken is such an amiable fellow who provides top notch service! He’ll be my “go to” guy for all my sharpening needs and I thoroughly recommend him.
Response from the owner 12:04 15 Jan 25
Thank you Michael!I appreciate your kind words and wish you many happy roasts! 
Had my axe sharpened beautifully by Ken. Was easy, timely and cost effective. Will return for more sharpening needs.
Response from the owner 22:36 10 Jan 25
Thank you Daniel!Look forward to seeing you again! 
Had two knives sharpened by Ken. Promised they would be completed the next day but he got them finished the same day so I didn’t get a chance to miss them. The service was great as well as the price. I will definitely be returning for future sharpening needs. We are so lucky to have this service in our community!
Response from the owner 11:11 09 Jan 25
Thank you Linda!Enjoy the sharp knives! 
Thanks Ken for your sharing your expertise and doing such a great job at sharpening our knives. Very reasonable price and very prompt service. It’s wonderful to have someone with such expertise in our community.
Response from the owner 13:37 08 Jan 25
Thank you Nancy!It’s a pleasure! 
Knifes were very sharp and worked great in the kitchen. Ken went over and above explaining how to use the sharpening rod to keep the knifes sharpe and in good working order. Would recommend his service to anyone who needs sharpening.
Response from the owner 22:03 06 Jan 25
Thanks Brendan! I hope the use of the rod keeps you cutting better longer! 
had an old, rusty hatchet, two garden shears, and about a dozen kitchen knives of various sizes all dropped off for sharpening. Work was done quickly, he was great at communication of time, pickup and drop off. Everything is razor sharp. The hatchet and old shears are like knew, and the knives are cutting like the old 80's ginsu knife infomercials.
Would definitely use again.
Would definitely use again.
Response from the owner 18:16 03 Jan 25
Thank you Jeremy!Enjoy the knives and tools! 
Took our Mac knife in for Ken to sharpen and it was like a brand new knife when he finished. He gave me some tips on how to keep it sharp as well. Super quick and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend!
Great quality, fixed a chip out of my Japanese knife and I wouldn't know the difference otherwise.
Ken did a fantastic job sharpening 2 of our chef's knives. Highly recommended local service.
Ken did an amazing job of bringing my well used Grohmann kitchen collection back to life. With a quick turnaround and great pricing, I'll certainly be calling him again in the future. Thanks very much!
If you've got knives that need some love, Ken is definitely the professional cutler you want to see. He gave our kitchen knives a new life. We also appreciated the tutorial he gave us on how to care, keep our knives sharpened and use them safely. Thanks Ken!
I brought my well used knives to Maritime Sharpening. They were in rough shape. Ken thoroughly guided me in their proper care to maintain them for years to come. The knives were razor sharp and during their first post-sharpening use I was so impressed. Slicing firm vegetables was no longer a challenge. Thank you, Ken, for your expertise. I highly recommend Maritime Sharpening for all your sharpening needs!
Ken did an outstanding job rehabilitating and sharpening some long neglected kitchen knives of ours. He was friendly, fairly priced and super fast, turning knives around on the same day I dropped them off! He also was very helpful in teaching me how to maintain the edges on the blades. I can't recommend him enough!
Ken was amazing from beginning to end. Contacted him when visiting Halifax from Cape Breton, based on the reviews of his sharpening service. Reviews were all 5 stars and absolutely true. He was responsive ( had 18 knives sharpened and repaired within 24 hours); the knives are very sharp and a pleasure to use; he fully explained what he would do in the sharpening process when I dropped the knives off; his prices were great; and he explained how to store and self sharpen the knives after each use. Great job Ken! Will definitely be a repeat customer.
Maritime Sharpening, Ken Lunders offers excellent service. My knives were sharpened well and are now so easy to use, all within 24 hours. Prices are very reasonable. Ken follows up by teaching you how to properly use, and, store your knives
I highly recommend!
I highly recommend!
I was very pleased with both the sharpening quality and amazing customer service. Ken is very knowledgeable and passionate about his knife sharpening skills. He even took the time to share some tips and showed me the proper way to maintain my blades using a sharpening rod. The quality is much higher than experience with precious knife sharpeners. I will definitely be returning as customer. Thanks Ken!
Great service from Ken! We got our axe and hatchets sharpened first. They turned out fantastically sharp and we appreciate Ken’s advice on proper use and storage of sharpened tools. We also got our kitchen knives done by Ken. He also did an excellent job with those, and by the next day. It’s changed our cooking experience having well sharpened knives! Can highly reccomended without reservation:)
Ken from Maritime Sharpening did an amazing job putting an 30° edge on my new axe. I called him around 1 to see if he was able to do it, and I picked it up by 5. Great service and very reasonably priced!
Ken was excellent. He responded immediately and then had all our knives ready in no time. You can instantly tell he knows knives and is extremely passionate about their service and care. What a joy it is to use knives so sharp well serviced! Pricing was also more than reasonable. Ken is our knife guy! High recommended!
Ken from Maritime Sharpening was very knowledgeable and professional and had the 2 knives I took to him sharpened beautifully in just a couple of hours. Highly recommend for all your sharpening needs
Incredibly happy with the service provided. Quick turnaround and our garden tools are like new again. We‘ll be taking our kitchen knives over to Maritime Sharpening in the future.
I was ready to purchase a new pocket knife because my favorite knife was so beaten up, so I decided to give Ken a try. He now has a lifelong customer in me. When he returned my knife it was better than when it was brand new. Ken is extremely knowledgeable in the art of sharpening and is a true professional.
Amazing quick and professional service. Our garden tools have never looked so good and been so sharp. Highly recommend . Thank you
All we can say is WOW!! 💕
Ken took our set of 15 year old, mediocre grade knives, and completely transformed them!!
Hubs is beyond ecstatic (does most of the cooking) and says they are sharper now than when they were brand new! Even the chips and bent tips are gone!
We also got excellent advice re how to keep the knives sharp and how to "hone". 😊
Very highly recommend Maritime Sharpening and will be taking my gardening tools there, too, soon!! Major bang for your buck!
This pic is the before pic...
Ken took our set of 15 year old, mediocre grade knives, and completely transformed them!!
Hubs is beyond ecstatic (does most of the cooking) and says they are sharper now than when they were brand new! Even the chips and bent tips are gone!
We also got excellent advice re how to keep the knives sharp and how to "hone". 😊
Very highly recommend Maritime Sharpening and will be taking my gardening tools there, too, soon!! Major bang for your buck!
This pic is the before pic...
I contacted Ken to get some kitchen knives sharpened. Over the phone and in person he was always courteous and Ken has a very good knowledge about knives, which he will be happy to share along with some tips of how to extend their lives.
The time he took to complete the task was very satisfactory and he got the job done right.
We love to cook in our family. Over time and with regular use our knives became dull. It’s so satisfying and enjoyable to be able to cut effortlessly.
Go see Ken, he’ll make you love your knives again.
The time he took to complete the task was very satisfactory and he got the job done right.
We love to cook in our family. Over time and with regular use our knives became dull. It’s so satisfying and enjoyable to be able to cut effortlessly.
Go see Ken, he’ll make you love your knives again.
Ken did a fabulous job sharpening my knives and provided me with excellent guidance regarding how to care for them. His wealth of knowledge was kindly shared and much appreciated. A true craftsman.
Ken was very professional
Extremely reasonable in price
He sharpened three knives that were twenty years old
These knives are used every day and are so pleased that they are back in top condition
Thanks Karen and Andre
Extremely reasonable in price
He sharpened three knives that were twenty years old
These knives are used every day and are so pleased that they are back in top condition
Thanks Karen and Andre
I wanted to wait until I used all the knives that Maritime did for me on Jan 22nd and I couldn’t be anymore excited about using these since day 1, hands down the best sharpening skills I’ve ever seen.
Highly recommend
Highly recommend
Wonderful service! Quick, reasonably priced and bloody sharp 🙂
Ken's a pleasure to work with, I'll definitely be back
Ken's a pleasure to work with, I'll definitely be back
I am so happy to have discovered Maritime Sharpening. The rates are very reasonable. More important, Ken was so interested and knowledgeable about my knives. As a result, they have been sharpened to perfection. Such a pleasure to use!
Ken also gave me lots of practical advice about knife care.
I can’t imagine taking my knives anywhere else.
Ken also gave me lots of practical advice about knife care.
I can’t imagine taking my knives anywhere else.
I contacted Ken to see if anything could be done to save my husband's favourite knife, which had been quite damaged. He responded quickly and thoroughly explained how he would repair it. I dropped it off for service and Ken had it finished very promptly. The result is a beautifully restored knife that cuts better than ever. Throughout the process Ken has shown he is a true professional- passionate about his craft, highly skilled, organized and personable. I would highly, highly recommend Maritime Sharpening!
My kitchen knives have never cut so good and Ken was very helpful giving me tips for maintenance! Highly recommend!
The knife sharpening technician (Ken) is truly a pro. Very helpful and responsive. It is a real pleasure having someone with real passion for his craft. Highly recommend Maritime Sharpening for all your knives and scissors.
We had Ken sharpen 4 knives for us, and he did a great job! Friendly, knowledgeable, and fair pricing! We are very happy with the results and certainly recommend him to everyone we know!
First of all, Ken was a very responsive, friendly and professional guy. He sharpened all three of my axes/hatchets in a very short period of time and did an excellent job. One of my forest axes had quite a knick in it from bring dropped on a hard surface, and he managed to bring it back to a uniform edge. He even sent me a video of the newly sharpened axe cutting a single piece of newspaper on its edge. I will most definitely be returning to him in the future!! Thanks again Ken.
Dan 🙂
Dan 🙂
Ken did a great job! Super sharp blades for holiday cooking. I really appreciated how fast and responsive he was. Super easy. And a very fair price! I’ll be bring my knives back when needed for sure!
I had 5 knives sharpened by Ken.
Very friendly service. He had them ready on time as promised and the knives were super sharp. My Mac knife needed some TLC and Ken was able to restore a flawless edge to the blade. Used all of them over the holidays and I was impressed. Will use Ken again and recommend his services.
Very friendly service. He had them ready on time as promised and the knives were super sharp. My Mac knife needed some TLC and Ken was able to restore a flawless edge to the blade. Used all of them over the holidays and I was impressed. Will use Ken again and recommend his services.
I was very impressed with Ken’s friendly attitude and prompt service.
He is very knowledgeable and has exceptional skills when it comes to putting an edge on your knife. I took seven knives to him on my first visit and he had an amazing edge on them all in less than a day! Dropped off two pairs of scissors when I picked up the knives and they were ready the next day.
He provides a great product with exceptional service.
Highly recommend him.
He is very knowledgeable and has exceptional skills when it comes to putting an edge on your knife. I took seven knives to him on my first visit and he had an amazing edge on them all in less than a day! Dropped off two pairs of scissors when I picked up the knives and they were ready the next day.
He provides a great product with exceptional service.
Highly recommend him.
I gave Ken 3 knives...2 to sharpen and one that was a total mess, broken tip, no edge at all. What I got back were 3 razor sharp knives with the messed up one looking like a brand new knife. Highly recommend this company for your sharping needs
