Patron Saint of Knives
About us
I call it, Feeling my way towards Infinity. Taking a dull, abused blade and slowly, carefully bringing it to a strange, invisible edge that can shave hair like a barber and slice through meat like butter. The final product is a knife that demands respect. The edge of the blade is mirror smooth, without the common saw tooth that most knife sharpeners produce. This fine clean line will cut like a razor and does not dull as fast as a common edge. The superior convex character of the completed knife is geometrically more stable that the more common concave edge, removes less metal and is less likely to chip, crack, or bend. Good Knife Sharpening is not only a skill, but a kind of art form. Your Knife sharpener should not only know knives, but also understand the people who use them how they be handled. Just like a Samurai's sword was called his soul, for a good cook, their knives take on a deep meaning. $5 a knife!
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
15 years of experience
Services we offer
Superior Knife Sharpening
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Reviews
5.012 Reviews
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Donna W.
Jan 2019
I got them back the very next day. They are all sharper than they have been before. The cost was very reasonable--$22 total for all four. Excellent work. I will never take my garden tools or kitchen knives anywhere else.
George A.
Aug 2016
Extremely well. I dropped the knives off, and received an email that they were completed in less than 24 hours. Not only was the sharpening excellent, but The Patron Saint marked an otherwise undetected crack in one of the knives.The drop-off and pick up process was easy and efficient. I highly recommend his service.
BECKY M.
Jan 2016
We took two chef knives and a folding pocket knife to Eliot for sharpening. They were ready the next day, and came back very sharp. The set-up he has for dropping off and picking up knives 24/7 is very convenient, as well as secure. This is the second year we have taken our knives to Patron of Saints, and are very happy with the price and service.
Response from Patron Saint of Knives
"Hi [Removed Member Name]! Thanks so much for being a return customer! I look forward to serving you again and again in the future!"
Steven H.
Dec 2015
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"Thank you so much for the kind words [Removed Member Name]! It was a pleasure serving you! Lets do it again sometime!"
Debra M.
Dec 2015
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"Hey [Removed Member Name]! Thank you so much for taking to time to spread the word of the Patron Saint! My business is built on happy customers!"
Matthew B.
Jan 2015
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"Hey [Removed Member Name]! It was a pleasure serving you! Thank you for taking the time to leave kind words here on Angies List! Customer service is what it is all about! Looking forward to serving you again!"
Paola C.
Jan 2015
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Response from Patron Saint of Knives
"Thanks so much for your review! I try to make every knife sharper than the day you bought it!"
Robert T.
Nov 2014
Did an outstanding job at sharpening my knives. They are actually fun to use again and feel much safer in my hands. I highly recommend the Patron Saint of Knives!
Response from Patron Saint of Knives
"It's always a pleasure! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a nice review for me!"
Gary C.
Aug 2014
Great set up. There are lockers on his front porch with locks. You put your knives in and take the key after locking it. Email or text him that knives are there and he gets them and sharpens them. Mine done in less than 24 hours and they are sharp.
Response from Patron Saint of Knives
"Thanks so much! I take a huge pride in what I do and it's always a thrill when people recognize and appreciate it. Looking forward to serving you again!"
Jane T.
Jun 2014
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Response from Patron Saint of Knives
"Thank you so much [member name removed]! I take a huge amount of pride in my work and it means a lot when people recognize that and respond. Woohoo!"
Patti D.
Jan 2014
I contacted the Patron Saint of Knives through his website and was answered promptly. He has a super convenient system where you take your knives to his house and leave them in a locker on the front porch, then take the key. He emails you when the knives are sharpened. Then you pick them up and leave payment in a secure box. His emails were all very friendly and professional, and the knives were finished the day after I dropped them off. He charges $5 per knife. He wraps them carefully for safety. They all looked terrific, even an old antique cleaver that was pitted and dull, and all the knives were perfectly sharp, like new.
We liked the big cat that watched us on the front porch, and the fact that he takes his dogs on his knife errands. We will definitely recommend the Patron Saint of Knives and use him again for garden tool or knife sharpening in the future.
We liked the big cat that watched us on the front porch, and the fact that he takes his dogs on his knife errands. We will definitely recommend the Patron Saint of Knives and use him again for garden tool or knife sharpening in the future.
Response from Patron Saint of Knives
"Thanks so much [Member name removed]! I loved fixing up that old Cleaver! It's always wonderful when clients bring me knives that have history and character. It was great to have the opportunity to serve you and I look forward to the next time! Sincerely, Eliot"
Michelle R.
Feb 2013
I had a knife block set I bought at an estate sale that was desperately dull. My significant other threatened to stop cooking for me unless I had them sharpened! Eliot inspected the knives and discovered that they were a higher quality than I thought, and well worth sharpening. He also refurbished the rare, good-quality steel which had been badly treated. He even understood how attached I was to my crappy cheap knives, and they too have been restored. The price was extremely reasonable and the pickup/dropoff process worked flawlessly. The knives I received back are spooky sharp and are now a pleasure to work with. I was so thrilled I had him sharpen all of my miscellaneous pocket knives as well.
It is such a pleasure to work with someone who takes such obvious pride and pleasure in doing quality work, and who appreciates the value of good tools. It has made me revisit my values, and to not settle for less in my own work life. I was inspired to start making changes at work, for the better. This review doesn't capture how impressed or thrilled I was with the excellent service and new kinsmanship I feel with a fellow appreciator of tools. Thank you!
It is such a pleasure to work with someone who takes such obvious pride and pleasure in doing quality work, and who appreciates the value of good tools. It has made me revisit my values, and to not settle for less in my own work life. I was inspired to start making changes at work, for the better. This review doesn't capture how impressed or thrilled I was with the excellent service and new kinsmanship I feel with a fellow appreciator of tools. Thank you!
Response from Patron Saint of Knives
"What a wonderful review! I am touched and honored! Eliot"
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Patron Saint of Knives is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Yes, Patron Saint of Knives offers free project estimates.
No, Patron Saint of Knives does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Patron Saint of Knives does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Patron Saint of Knives offers emergency services.
No, Patron Saint of Knives does not offer warranties.