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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – 5 stars based on local reviews

Charlie M. ★★★★★
I couldn't be happier with the experience. Conner arrived right on time and handled everything with professionalism. The convenience of having someone come to you is unmatched, especially compared to the mail-in companies I've used in the past. The results were fantastic—my knives are sharper than ever—and the prices are comparable to what I've paid for mail-in services, but with none of the hassle. Highly recommended!
Chris R. ★★★★★
Conner came by and sharpened our knives for us. It was SUPER convenient and very fairly priced. We just put out knives out on our porch and he came by during the day and when I got home they were sharp and ready to go. Cannot recommend enough!!!! 10/10
Shawn L. ★★★★★
Conner was a quick communicator and did a great job on a half dozen of our kitchen knives and a pocket knife. He was thorough, and even entertained my curiosities about his sharpening process. We will definitely use him going forward.
Speed F.★★★★★
Conner did a great job with my knives. They're now incredibly sharp and he came to my house, so there was no dropoff/pickup difficulty, and since I just brought the whole knife block outside, I skipped the step of having to wrap each one individually. Basically, he took the annoying part out of sharpening with his convenient business model. I'll be reaching out again in about 3-6 months!
Julie W. ★★★★★
Conner came to my house and did an amazing job sharpening my knives. Slicing vegetables is now a job. My garden snippers effortlessly cut though stalks. And he's a good guy and has fair prices. I will definitely use him again.
Stephanie P. ★★★★★
I just had my knives sharpened by Conner and the whole process couldn't have been easier! I love that I can just pop them on my porch and get them back same day! I just used a knife with dinner and it cut like butter :). Will definitely be using Simplified Sharpening for our future knife maintenance.

What We Sharpen

Kitchen knives, pocket knives, paper and fabric scissors, hand pruners, mower blades (+$6), axes (+$6), machetes (+$6), large loppers (+$6), swords ($50/foot) 

$10 Travel Fee for Extended Service Area (Boulder, Longmont, Niwot, Gunbarrel, Westminster) 

*We do not sharpen salon or grooming scissors, hair or fur clipper blades, saws, or chainsaw chains.

Our Process

Schedule a time online for us to come by

Leave your knives out front before we arrive

Have sharp knives on your doorstep in 90 minutes or less

Pay online through Stripe, Paypal, Venmo, or Zelle.

About Simplified Sharpening

My name is Conner Travis and my sharpening journey started many years ago when I learned how to make knives. I fell in love with the forge, fire, and sparks. There are many steps to knife creation, with sharpening being the final (and most important) one. Before sharpening, it’s really just a knife shaped object. Sharpening breathes life into a knife, old or new, making it capable of completing the tasks it was made for. I still make knives, but I know how much value there is in sharpening by saving time, money, and waste. Let me breath some life into your knives, I guarantee it’s worth it.

Frequently Asked questions

Nope! Many customers leave their knives on the porch before leaving for work. So long as we can access your knives, we can sharpen them. We always put them back where we found them.

I like to use Stripe, which allows me to collect payments via card. After sharpening, I’ll send you an invoice which can be paid online. I also accept payment through PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle upon request. 

The three biggest things I can recommend are hand washing your knives, storing them in a block, and using them as they were meant to. Dishwashers wreak havoc on knives through strong detergents and general knocking around while being washed. The knocking around also goes for knives stored in a drawer where they can brush into other knives and dull each other. Lastly, don’t use knives as screwdrivers or crowbars. If you want to pry open a can or tighten a loose screw, your knife will pay.  

I am a strong, independent, sharpener and bring my own power. However, I’ll never turn down a cool lemonade or iced tea on a hot summer day. 

This depends on many factors, but 3-6 months works well for most knives, however, it is entirely up to you. You can also test your knives with a piece of paper. If they tear the paper or struggle to cut through, it may be time for a visit. If you sign up for my Reminder Program when booking, I’ll reach out every 3 months to see how they’re holding up and see if it’s time for another sharpening.