Chicago Knife Center
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Chicago Knife Center provides professional knife sharpening and equipment sharpening services for commercial kitchens, industrial facilities, and home chefs. We keep knives and food-prep equipment running smoothly, safely, and efficiently—whether you're operating a high-volume restaurant, managing an industrial kitchen, or cooking at home with tools you care about. With deep expertise in blade care and the culinary craft, we ensure your kitchen tools perform at their best, every time.

Services

Knife and Equipment Sharpening
  • Knives
  • Mandolin Blades
  • Meat Grinders
  • Deli Slicers
  • Robot Coup Processor Blades
Additional Services
  • Small Equipment Repairs
  • On Site Staff Training
Commercial Knife Rental Program
  • Weekly, Bi-Weekly or Monthly Service
  • Competitive Pricing
  • Monthly Billing
  • Pickup & Delivery
  • Reliable Service
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Knife Restoration

We provide expert knife restoration services, bringing heirloom pieces and everyday favorites back to life. Choose from three expert finishes: Standard, Fine Finish, and Collector's Finish.

  • 3 Expert Finishes:
  • Standard Finish
  • Fine Finish
  • Collector's Finish
  • Price Per Consult

Pricing

Walk-In Pricing

No appointment needed. Bring your knives in during shop hours.

Machine
Per KnifeIncl. bread knives
$5
Per Scissor
$6
Hand
Working
$20
Polished
$25
W/ Stone Finish
$30
Polishing
Standard FinishKairyu
$45 and up
Fine FinishKasumi
$60 and up
Collector's FinishHonkasumi
Per Consult
Restoration
All Restoration WorkHeirloom pieces & everyday favorites
Per Consult

We assess each blade individually. Contact us to discuss your knife and get a quote.

Shop Hours

Walk-Ins Welcome
Wednesday — Friday
9am – 4pm
Saturday
9am – 3pm
Open to the Public
*Reserved parking spaces available for waiting customers
1325 W. Lake St, Chicago IL 60607 · Entry Through Alley · (312) 835-3426

SHARPEN

RESTORE

POLISH

Knife

A Trusted Partner to Chicago Kitchens

We've partnered with top restaurants and food operations across Chicago, delivering precision sharpening and dependable service where performance matters most.

Regalis Chicago
Brasero
Southport Betty's Chicago Lakeview

Let's get to sharpening

Happy to answer any questions, just reach out to sharpen@chicagoknifecenter.com.

We are an independent family-owned and operated business and will respond within 1-2 business days.

1325 W. Lake St — Entry Through Alley