About Us
Technical Experience
I'm Gary, the owner - a home based, one-man shop located in McKinney, TX. When you contact this business, you are visiting with me, the person that will actually be working on your items. I truly care about this business and have a passion for what I do. With over 35 years of sharpening experience, I've learned to sharpen, repair, and recondition edged blades to a perfect cutting edge.
The Sharpening Process
Knives are professionally sharpened on commercial equipment removing only as much metal as necessary. The apex of the edge is restored to the correct angle, and the new edge is then refined with a 1000-grit abrasive and honed using a polishing compound on a felt belt.
Finally, the edge is polished on a leather strop, and the knife is then cleaned, sanitized and packaged for return.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
It often seems that pride in workmanship and quality is a lost value...not in my world! My goal is to provide quality service of true value to my clients. While sharpening is a science, it is also a learned skill.
I take pride in having attained and refined that skill over many years. My sincere promise to you is professional service - I guarantee it.
~Gary Ruth, Proprietor~
Pick Up & Return
Free pick up and return delivery to residences within a 10-mile radius of McKinney is available. A 10-knife minimum is required for that service. There is no minimum requirement if you drop your knives off.
Our Services at a Glance
What I Sharpen
Knives | Hatchets | Pruners | Loppers | Hedge Shears | Grass Shears | Machetes | Some Garden Tools |
I do not sharpen salon shears, hair clipper blades, ceramic knives, CUTCO's serrated knives, swords, daggers, straight razors, lawn mower blades, chain saws or any kind of saw blades.
I do sharpen many everyday carry (EDC) knives – some I do not. I would be happy to discuss with you what you need. Feel free to contact me.
Pick Up & Return
Free pick up and return delivery to residences within a 10-mile radius of McKinney is available. A 10-knife minimum is required for that service. There is no minimum requirement if you drop your knives off.
A dropbox is also available onsite for those who prefer it. Special packaging isn't needed. Just roll your knives up in a towel, paper or plastic - include your name and phone number - a security camera alerts us immediately when you drop.
If you use the dropbox, please don't ring the doorbell - it just triggers the dog who thinks she owns the place!
Dropbox Hours:
8AM - 8PM Monday - Friday
8AM - 1PM Saturday
Dropbox and Shop closed Sundays.
General Info
Contacting me is simple.
Text messaging is preferred. My cell phone number is 214-544-2447.
Emails are also welcomed - the email address is gwruth@outlook.com
and it's monitored daily.
Or lastly, you can use the Contact Us section below, and I'll get back to you, typically within 24 hours.
Typical turnaround time is 2-3 days. Contact me if you need something different; I'll see what I can do. I have several sets of loaner knives availble, if you need a set while I work on yours. Just ask.
Being a home-based business, I do not have an open counter/door. I operate by appointment only and therefore cannot accommodate drop-in visitors and/or clients.
Menu / Price List
Knives
Some of the sharpening prices - call or email for information on other blades you may have that need sharpening. I do sharpen some larger serrated edges. Finely serrated edges as on serrated steak knives, I do not. Minor repairs (broken tips, cutting edge chip out, reverse bows, high bolsters, etc.) if needed, are typically done at no additional charge. Homemade Knives, Etsy Knives and knives from South Asia - by quotation only. I must see those knives, and they may need to be tested for lead, a $3.00 fee.
Kitchen Cutlery
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Small - $5
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Medium - $6
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Large - $8
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Serrated knives - $10
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Cleavers - $12
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Kitchen/Poultry Shears - $8
Pocket Knives
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1 blade, plain edge - $8
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2-3 blades, plain edges - $10
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Tanto blades add - $2
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Additional charge for some Super Steels.
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I do not sharpen pocket knives with severe recurves (karambits, hawksbills, etc.). I also do not sharpen daggers, be they folders or full autos.
Fixed Blade Knives
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Traditional hunting knives - $12
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Bushcraft knives by quotation. I must see them.
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An additional charge may apply for some Super Steels.
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I do not sharpen swords, daggers, Kukris, Trackers and most "Survival" knives.
Scissors
I no longer sharpen common household scissors, sewing scissors, tailor's shears, upholstery shears or salon shears. The only shears I sharpen are standard kitchen/poultry shears common to kitchen cutlery sets.
Gardening Tools
For items needing rust removal and cleaning there may be an additional $2 - $5 each depending on condition.
Small garden tools
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Hand pruners $8
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Grass shears $8
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Hatchets $12
Larger garden tools
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Hedge shears $12
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Loppers $12
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Machetes $15
I do not sharpen power tools, lawn mower blades or chain saws.
Contact Us
4905 Rustic Ridge Drive, McKinney, TX 75071
(By appointment only)
Appointment not necessary for dropbox - Use at your convenience.
214-544-2447
Drop us a line!