What Our Customers Say
About the Potomac Sharpening Experience
You've been burned before — a "sharpening service" that returned your knives with scratched bolsters, uneven bevels, or an edge that dulled again in a week.
Your good knives aren't cheap. Handing them to someone who doesn't understand blade geometry can ruin the temper, wreck the edge angle, or leave ugly grind marks on a knife you planned to keep for decades. One bad job and you're out hundreds of dollars.
over 280+ five-star Google reviews don't happen by accident. Potomac Sharpening treats every blade like it's our own — matching the correct edge angle, protecting the finish, and delivering a consistent, razor-sharp result every time. Local, insured, and accountable.
Jonathan D.: "I mailed in my cooking knives to Potomac Sharpening for thier annual care, and they came back with fantastic edges. I am an avid cook and use them daily. My chef's knife, slicer, and breaking knife are better than new (really!), and my favorite paring knife is ready to do eye surgery. Excellent work, economical prices, quick and responsive service. They are ready to answer your questions. Top marks across the board." ★★★★★ 5/5
Stephanie H.: "Matt did a fantastic job! My knives are like new and even the one I made at a blacksmithing class a few years ago cuts like it's a real knife. Very reasonable prices and convenient mobile service." ★★★★★ 5/5
Arianna A.: "Absolutely loved the coasters we got from Matt for our friends late pup. The laser engraving detail was so incredible. Such a special memorial and the perfect gift! Can’t wait to get more for others." ★★★★★ 5/5
Michael R.: "Matt is a real craftsman. His skills and knowledge of cutting tools are outstanding. He did a wonderful job fixing my knives, in a couple of cases pointing out imperfections I was not aware of. Highly recommended." ★★★★★ 5/5
Jacob H.: "Fantastic experience. Professional, friendly, expert, first-class, prompt service. I am a 100 percent satisfied customer." ★★★★★ 5/5
Bernice T: "Wow. Just wow. Super efficient, great pricing and spectacular workmanship on my more than tired kitchen knives. This will be my go to place. He also has some great gift ideas." ★★★★★ 5/5
Art R.: "I dropped off two large rusty hedge shears and within 24 hours, I picked up what looked like new shears. And the cut was perfect….. no tearing of branches…. Just clean cuts. I highly recommend Potomac Sharpening." ★★★★★ 5/5
Justin M: "I use Potomac for all my sharpening needs. They are quick, affordable, and do an amazing job! I recently forged a new knife and they were able to finish the piece and put a razor sharp edge on it!" ★★★★★ 5/5
Paul S.: "Matt has been sharpening my knifes for a few years now and could not be more happy. He is a real artisan. My knifes come back super sharp and they stay sharp longer." ★★★★★ 5/5
John M.: "Absolutelty first class! In just a few minutes Matt turned the very dull folding knife I carry into a razor! I offer the highest recommendation for Matt and his work." ★★★★★ 5/5
Niki G.: "I highly recommend Potomac Sharpening. They showed up on time, were extremely nice and professional, and did a great job sharpening my knives and scissors. And, the price was very reasonable. Great local business!" ★★★★★ 5/5
Karen M.: "I have had my knives sharpened by different sharpening services but never have they been sharpened so well!!! Absolutely amazing." ★★★★★ 5/5
Sarah B.: "Sharpened my 3 kitchen knives and dough scraper in less than 20 mins! They are good as new and the price was super reasonable. Highly recommend!" ★★★★★ 5/5
David C.: "You can tell that Matt cares about his craft as soon as you walk up to his shop. Everything from how he prints his materials to the way he speaks about his tools shows his passion."★★★★★ 5/5
Gary B.: "Matt is a very personable and professional craftsman. He did excellent laser engravings on my U.S. Army saber and on my other items."★★★★★ 5/5
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