117251 Sat Jan 08 20:30:03 -0800 2005 11 7 Chicago Area 0 640162 I would like to get my knives sharpened professionally. Does anyone know a place in the city? Sat Jan 08 20:30:03 -0800 2005 0 necla 1 640163 I don't know of one but there is an old guy who walks around out neighborhood in the summer and does it on an old foot pump machine that he pushes around. Does a fabulous job. Anyone else ever use him? Sat Jan 08 21:15:30 -0800 2005 640162 0 Hank Baldpate 2 640166 yeah- he was in our neighborhood right around Halloween- but it's hit or miss 'cause you never know when he'll be around I do know of a shoe maker on central between peterson & devon (just outside the city) that sharpens knives- as well as ace hardware Sun Jan 09 00:36:57 -0800 2005 640163 0 northside nicki 3 640168 On the 3rd Thursday of each month (this month, the 20th) Barbara Wichura sharpens knives ($3 per blade up to 9" & $4 per blade over 9") at the Hyde Park Co-op in the 55th St and Lake Park shopping center. Sun Jan 09 10:06:07 -0800 2005 640166 0 Jane 4 640211 Thanks for all the responses. I certainly seem to have several options. Mon Jan 10 20:20:11 -0800 2005 640168 0 necla 5 640213 Northwest Cutlery is the ONLY option in my opinion. They were recommended to me a few years ago by the folks at Geperth's Meat Market. As mentioned previously, all of the restaurants and meat markets in the surrounding area use them. Also, they supply the culinary students at nearby Kendall College with their gear. Lastly, they carry a nice range of kitchen gadgets and equipment at better prices than Sur La Table, etc. Mon Jan 10 21:48:07 -0800 2005 640211 0 Johnny 1 640164 The guy with the cart is fun, but here's where the professionals go. Northwestern Cutlery 810 Lake Street Chicago Link: http://www.futurechef.com/ Sat Jan 08 21:28:26 -0800 2005 640162 0 Ann Fisher 2 640177 Ditto On Northwestern. They revived a couple of my carbon-steel knives that I'd long ago given up for dead (or rather -- like several of my relatives -- terminally dull). Also a good place to buy cutlery and other small kitchen utensils. They care! Sun Jan 09 14:30:44 -0800 2005 640164 0 jbw 1 640204 Roosevelt road between Harlem and Desplaines in Forest Park. I think it is called BAGET BROS. huge old time operation. Mon Jan 10 16:24:17 -0800 2005 640162 0 friar7711 1 640222 This might be just because they were trying to sell sharpeners, but I was in the Chopping Block recently and heard the employee telling the customer that all of the chefs who teach there rave about this sharpener they have with 2 ceramic wheels. The customer asked about getting them done professionally and the response was that with this device, they don't need them done professionally. Tue Jan 11 13:16:21 -0800 2005 640162 0 scott 1 640353 The Wooden Spoon in Andersonville (5047 N. Clark) did a nice job sharpening my knives at $2 a piece--it take take a couple of days, but they are very friendly and it's fun to browse their store full of kitchen supplies. They also have cooking classes (which I have yet to try)--similar concept to the Chopping Block. Mon Jan 17 13:37:03 -0800 2005 640162 0 Leslie 1 4025342 I sharpen knives in the Chicago area, and will come to your home or place of business. I charge $2 per knife, and use a variety of sharpening devices, depending upon the knife. Ultimately, I use a 1000 grit diamond honer to finish the knife. Call me at: 847-530-2814. Thanks, Doug Wed Sep 10 19:41:34 -0700 2008 640162 225332 Dougthesharpener