A New Little Sharp One Is on the Way!
Some exciting news from The Sharp Brothers: our family is growing! I'll be taking paternity leave this fall, and sharpening services will pause until the new year.
Last chances to get sharp before the holidays:
Thursday, Oct 15: Last shop appointment
Saturday, Oct 17: Last San Mateo Farmers Market
Sunday, Oct 18: Last Kensington Market
Bring your blades by and they'll be ready for all that turkey carving and holiday cooking.
Emergency requests: If you have a true blade emergency while I'm out, email me. I'll do my best, but I can't make any promises. I'll be pretty busy learning how to change diapers.
Sharpening returns in January 2027. Thank you so much for your support and patience. I can't wait to see you and your knives again in the new year!
— Austin, The Sharp Brothers
Where to Find Us
Farmers Markets
Please check our Farmers Market Calendar for updates.
Shop Appointments
We’ve converted our garage into a shop and will be offering sharpening by appointment. We are located in the Oakland Grand Lake Area. Schedule an appointment time and then wait the 15-30 minutes in your car or run an errand. Click below to learn more and schedule an appointment.
House Calls
We are scheduling house calls (We come to you) with a $250 minimum. We have limited House Call availability. To schedule, send us an email.
Sharp knife, Sharp life!
Lee and Austin - At the backyard picnic table - Early 90's
The Sharp Brothers sharpen knives, scissors, garden equipment, swords, loppers, paper cutters, hatchets, brains and much, much more. We offer a variety of services around the San Francisco / Oakland Bay Area. Find us Sharpening at:
• Local Farmers Markets
• Restaurants
• Block Parties
• House Calls
• Sharpening Parties
Finding us at your local farmers market is often the easiest way to drop in and have your knives sharpened. Wrap your knives in a towel or keep them in the block for easy transport to the market. Come find us first, drop them off, shop, and pick them up on your way home. The average wait is about 20-30 minutes.
If you have any questions or your knife life is so dull you can't stand it anymore, don't hesitate to contact us!
Austin sharpening at the Beans and Barley Farmers Market, 2004
