You can’t get here? Send it in, we will Sharpen it & then will ship back at cost
Reliable nationwide sharpening — as close as your local Post Office.
We offer a distance sharpening service for a wide range of items, including knives, scissors, clippers, and tools.
Knives require specific handling due to postal regulations, but we make the process simple and safe.
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Sending Knives by Post – What You Need to Know
Open-bladed knives (such as kitchen knives) are usually restricted by most carriers, they will likely refuse them.
However, The Post Office will accept them if properly packaged to prevent any risk to staff.
The Post Office guidance states:
“Sharp objects. (Excludes: (i) knives prohibited under UK law – see Weapons – and (ii) Bladed items) ‘Not kitchen knives or legal penknives’.”**
We are not permitted to sharpen items for anyone under 18, or any item classed as a weapon under the Offensive Weapons Act 2019.
Closed penknives typically present no problems when correctly packed.
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Need Help Packaging Your Knives?
We can supply and will add the very small costs to your final account:
•Blade Tip Protectors – Simple slip-on guards, which should be taped in place.
•Knife Sheaths – Durable edge protectors available in 3 widths: 35mm, 45mm, 60mm. All are 230mm long (1⅜”, 1¾”, 2⅜” x 9”).
Contact us if you’d like to order these.
(Photographs of these items appear below.)
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How to Package Your Items
Please wrap each item individually using bubble wrap, cling film, or card. Use a padded envelope or box to protect them in transit.
Include the following with your parcel:
•Your name and return address
•Your phone number
•Our order form — [click here to download the PDF]
Once received, we’ll check your list, assess the work involved, and call you to confirm everything.
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Pricing and Return Shipping
We use our current price list for sharpening. In addition, we apply:
•Return postage
•A small handling fee
This covers our need to drive to the nearest Post Office from our rural workshop.
We’ll always confirm costs before we begin any work.
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Packing Advice for Specific Items
These common items don’t require specialist packing, but still need care:
•Wood chisels – Protect the edge with card or use a tool roll.
•Woodturning tools – Wrap the tip with extra card.
•Chipper blades – Wrap in card and tape tightly.
•Scissors (hair, grooming, tailoring, Kevlar) – Protect tips with folded card.
•Dagging shears – Tape closed.
•Garden tools – Chains, secateurs etc. — tape closed, then pad.
•Clippers (horse, cattle etc.) – Bubble wrap or box is fine.
