Samurai Sharpening

Sharpening service · Chelsea

Samurai Sharpening

Sharpening service · Chelsea

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75 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

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At Samurai Sharpening Service in the Meatpacking District, Margery revives dull knives with her expert touch, turning culinary tools into precision instruments.  

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"Do you have a knife that is not cutting like it used to? Then you should come here! Margery is a woman with extensive knife sharpening experience. She started knife sharping at fish markets on the Jersey Shore in 1974 and after a stint working in California with a master woodcarver she took over the Samurai Sharpening Service and brought it to New York. Chefs and cooking aficionados bring their knives to her wrapped in knife cases, cloth, and in some cases, butcher paper. Margery unwraps each one and inspects it by hand before determining the best course of action. Some need more care than others but every knife gets the care it needs. Margery is also an avid sculptor. You can find a link to her work on her website." - Alisha Austin

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"Samurai Sharpening Service, Meatpacking District by Alisha Austin. Do you have a knife that is not cutting like it used to? Then you should come here! Margery is a woman with extensive knife sharpening experience. She started knife sharping at fish markets on the Jersey Shore in 1974 and after a stint working in California with a master woodcarver she took over the Samurai Sharpening Service and brought it to New York. Chefs and cooking aficionados bring their knives to her wrapped in knife cases, cloth, and in some cases, butcher paper. Margery unwraps each one and inspects it by hand before determining the best course of action. Some need more care than others but every knife gets the care it needs. Margery is also an avid sculptor. You can find a link to her work on her website."

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Candice Tucker

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I want to preface this by saying that I do not write this lightly. I really wanted to support a local business woman, and Margery seemed like a true gem - full of wise words beyond the knives. However, I seem to be the outlier here in terms of results, so I wanted to add my experience to the list. I love my knives but they had become dull as can be. I was so excited to have found Margery, and I was really looking forward to having my knives sharpened. I took five of them in, dropped them off with her, and then came back later to retrieve them. The cost was $50, which I thought was a total bargain and paid cash. I took my knives home with my spirits lifted, ready to take on whatever culinary tasks I could find. I made an extensive Instagram post about Margery and her business - unfortunately that was before I tried the knives out. Today I finally had the opportunity to use the newly "sharpened" instruments. None of them feel like they've been sharpened a bit. They are the same as when I dropped them off, maybe even a little duller. The large chef's knife had difficulty even cutting a lemon. I was crestfallen. At this point, I think they are even dangerous to use. I am out $50 but the disappointment makes it even worse.

B Cristiano

Google
Genuinely baffled by the electric grinder comment, none of that there from what I saw. Margery was phenomenal in getting our beaten up knives back to the day we got them. The work was fantastic and she took the time to fix a broken knife tip for us too. This will be my go-to spot in the future!

Kira DeSomma

Google
Margery is such a gem! My boyfriend saw her set up in Chelsea Market months ago. He was so impressed by her work that we made a special trip today just to see her and to get his knives sharpened. He was thrilled with the job she did- she was quick, professional, and friendly. I loved chatting with her about her amazing career. Congratulations Margery, on 40 years of Samurai Sharpening!! You are the real deal!

Jennifer Zachary

Google
In addition to having beautifully hand-sharpened knives, I got to have a nice conversation with a nice person. Highly recommend.

Jonathan J

Google
DO NOT SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES HERE!!! When I first arrived, she was grinding a Japanese knife with a table top electric tool. I asked, why is she doing that? She said it had huge gashes and needed it. I told her under no circumstances use an electric grinder on my knives. I dropped off my 4 Miyabi knives, very expensive stainless steel, and they got ruined. I paid so much attention in making sure they are in perfect condition, and within a few careless minutes, this person scratched and deformed them. She definitely used the table top electric grinder, the even shaved the back of the knives to give it a pointer tip. DO NOT GO HERE.

Fernando G

Google
Not sure what the review about an automatic grinder is talking about. Knives were returned in perfect condition extremely sharp. Highly recommend.

Bill Rosenblatt

Google
She did a great job in fixing up two expensive Japanese knives with broken tips. Well worth the reasonable price she charged to have those knives back in service again!

Maya Simon

Google
The best knife sharpening downtown - fast, high quality work, for a very reasonable price. We are always happy with our knives afterward. No one else compares!

Candice Tucker

Google
I want to preface this by saying that I do not write this lightly. I really wanted to support a local business woman, and Margery seemed like a true gem - full of wise words beyond the knives. However, I seem to be the outlier here in terms of results, so I wanted to add my experience to the list. I love my knives but they had become dull as can be. I was so excited to have found Margery, and I was really looking forward to having my knives sharpened. I took five of them in, dropped them off with her, and then came back later to retrieve them. The cost was $50, which I thought was a total bargain and paid cash. I took my knives home with my spirits lifted, ready to take on whatever culinary tasks I could find. I made an extensive Instagram post about Margery and her business - unfortunately that was before I tried the knives out. Today I finally had the opportunity to use the newly "sharpened" instruments. None of them feel like they've been sharpened a bit. They are the same as when I dropped them off, maybe even a little duller. The large chef's knife had difficulty even cutting a lemon. I was crestfallen. At this point, I think they are even dangerous to use. I am out $50 but the disappointment makes it even worse.

B Cristiano

Google
Genuinely baffled by the electric grinder comment, none of that there from what I saw. Margery was phenomenal in getting our beaten up knives back to the day we got them. The work was fantastic and she took the time to fix a broken knife tip for us too. This will be my go-to spot in the future!

Kira DeSomma

Google
Margery is such a gem! My boyfriend saw her set up in Chelsea Market months ago. He was so impressed by her work that we made a special trip today just to see her and to get his knives sharpened. He was thrilled with the job she did- she was quick, professional, and friendly. I loved chatting with her about her amazing career. Congratulations Margery, on 40 years of Samurai Sharpening!! You are the real deal!

Jennifer Zachary

Google
In addition to having beautifully hand-sharpened knives, I got to have a nice conversation with a nice person. Highly recommend.

Jonathan J

Google
DO NOT SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES HERE!!! When I first arrived, she was grinding a Japanese knife with a table top electric tool. I asked, why is she doing that? She said it had huge gashes and needed it. I told her under no circumstances use an electric grinder on my knives. I dropped off my 4 Miyabi knives, very expensive stainless steel, and they got ruined. I paid so much attention in making sure they are in perfect condition, and within a few careless minutes, this person scratched and deformed them. She definitely used the table top electric grinder, the even shaved the back of the knives to give it a pointer tip. DO NOT GO HERE.

Fernando G

Google
Not sure what the review about an automatic grinder is talking about. Knives were returned in perfect condition extremely sharp. Highly recommend.

Bill Rosenblatt

Google
She did a great job in fixing up two expensive Japanese knives with broken tips. Well worth the reasonable price she charged to have those knives back in service again!

Maya Simon

Google
The best knife sharpening downtown - fast, high quality work, for a very reasonable price. We are always happy with our knives afterward. No one else compares!