sharpening FAQs

  • 502 South 11th St. Downtown Tacoma

  • Drop off your knives in-person at our new location: 502 South 11th St., Downtown Tacoma. Turnaround time is a few days (overnight, if possible, for kitchen professionals). We have loaner knives available, and we will be in touch when your knives are ready for pick up!

  • Please see the services page and contact us if you have any questions.

  • Yes! You’ll want to make sure that the knives are well wrapped and protected for shipment, We also reccommend purchasing insurance for their full value from your carrier. We will add return postage to your bill.

    ADDRESS: TKSM - 502 South 11th St. Tacoma, WA 98402

  • Roll them using newspaper, a dish towel, or a paper shopping bag and secure with tape or rubber bands. Please make sure that there are several inches of padding all around, taking caution to ensure the tips do not poke out of the box.

  • Photos by Sheila Addleman

A kitchen goods shop and sharpening service,

owned and operated by a chef and a potter.