Kneighborhood Knives is a Portland-based traditional sharpening studio offering sharpening & repair of knives and tools.

It’s a beautiful day in the kneighborhood.

I chose the name Kneighborhood Knives to reflect the community-focused nature and human connection involved in hand-sharpening. I believe that offering a traditional service that is done by hand - and often in-person - is a powerful tool in keeping our kneighborhoods thriving.

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I sharpen using custom-built gear (water-cooled, low-speed) alongside natural & synthetic Japanese whetstones and diamond plates. My process allows a nuanced and purposeful approach to sharpening that removes the minimum amount of material from the blade. My techniques promote your blade’s longevity and result in a sharpening job that is tailored to each specific knife or tool.

In addition to offering by-appointment knife sharpening services in Southeast Portland, I host mobile sharpening pop-up events and make house calls in the Portland area.

Come see me and let’s bring your knives back to life!

-Genevieve