418393 Fri Jul 06 09:02:11 -0700 2007 40 22 Quebec (including Montreal) 0 2724210 I need to know where to get knives sharpened in the city. I am going up to Jean Talon Market area for some shopping and am told that I can get my knives sharpened while I am up there, but I don't know where specifically to go. Any help? Fri Jul 06 09:02:11 -0700 2007 72121 T.I.M. 1 2724228 You can get knives sharpened at Norten, a restaurant supply shop at the corner of Beaubien and St-Laurent. Also at Quincaillerie Dante, (Dante and St-Dominique) but they might send them out, or in any case can't always do them right away. Fri Jul 06 09:08:30 -0700 2007 2724210 84119 lagatta 2 2864051 At Norten, does it take a long time to do the knives ? I have couple of older knives that I want to restore; if I leave 3 knives, does it take couple of hours ? days ? Thanks. Mon Aug 20 17:52:02 -0700 2007 2724228 11828 Maximilien 1 2724296 I usually ask the chefs at my favourite restaurants - they know how to do it and generally do it right away Fri Jul 06 09:28:02 -0700 2007 2724210 59561 swissfoodie 2 2724424 Thanks, I did ask a couple of chefs and was told Norten (which I had forgotten, thanks for the reminder) and just basically "Little Italy." I will try Norten as I want to get them back today and can leave them while I shop. Fri Jul 06 10:02:45 -0700 2007 2724296 72121 T.I.M. 2 2899493 restaurants can't really do a good job as they probably sharpen it on that stick (metal)&just run it up &down. &usually the cut doesn't last long Fri Aug 31 06:06:00 -0700 2007 2724296 118678 tarkus007 1 2726897 I think knives are definitely something you should learn to sharpen yourself. Partly because you'll probably do a better job than most commercial places, but more because knives need to be sharpened regularly, and you will be much more likely to keep them sharp if you can do it in a few seconds in your own kitchen. Sat Jul 07 07:21:53 -0700 2007 2724210 28292 eoj 2 2907380 yes but if you have expensive knives you could end up screwing them up so if you intend to do that make sure you have cheap knives Mon Sep 03 17:43:27 -0700 2007 2726897 118678 tarkus007 3 2917434 cheap knives don't take an edge, so that would be a waste of time. Thu Sep 06 14:19:07 -0700 2007 2907380 28292 eoj 1 2741035 Was I dreaming, or did I hear what sounded like an ice cream truck drive up the street the other day, only to discover they were providing on-the-run knife sharpening rather than ice cream? Is there a knife sharpening truck that travels around Montreal? Wed Jul 11 15:25:59 -0700 2007 2724210 104313 paperfree 2 2741047 Little orange truck? Don't they have that everywhere? Wed Jul 11 15:29:30 -0700 2007 2741035 18488 SnackHappy 2 2741056 Yes. Drives around ringing a brass bell. Hardly a knife specialist, though, as they also do ice-skates, lawn mower blades, etc. Wed Jul 11 15:33:50 -0700 2007 2741035 10520 carswell 3 2741074 So you wouldn't recommend getting quality kitchen knives sharpened there? Has anyone ever done it? Did they do a good job? Wed Jul 11 15:40:24 -0700 2007 2741056 104313 paperfree 4 2741111 "Did they do a good job?" Dunno. Last time I used them for knives was at least 20 years ago. These days I sharpen my own. If I didn't I'd go to Norten. Wed Jul 11 15:51:37 -0700 2007 2741074 10520 carswell 2 2742076 That little truck goes up and down the streets in Monkland Village. He seems to have enough business to come every couple of days. I will ask around to see if any does thier knives with him. Wed Jul 11 22:05:36 -0700 2007 2741035 19385 InterFoodie 3 2750555 There is more than 1 truck - and they are the same company and they look exactly the same. There are also a few guys that rotate in those trucks, The quality of the sharpening would depend on who it is. I just had a younger (40s) guy do about a dozen of mine for about $40. eoj - I think you are referring to using a sharpening steel - that will not sharpen your knife but is used to keep your knife sharp. I sharpen my knives about once a year but run them on the steel every time I use one. Sat Jul 14 20:11:37 -0700 2007 2742076 20900 spankyhorowitz 2 2899431 that truck could have been moi lololo Fri Aug 31 05:31:40 -0700 2007 2741035 118678 tarkus007 2 3702945 Tony, based on Chester in NDG. Orange truck. Been around for many, many years. Lawnmower blades, garden shears, maybe. Knives? No way. You simply do not use a grinding wheel to do knives. You need the right stones and the proper technique. I wouldn't trust anyone to sharpen our knives but me. Mon May 19 16:47:36 -0700 2008 2741035 138034 bomobob 1 2866057 We're new to MTL from Bos and have been scoping out various joints (many thanks to this board). I found a shop in Place Alexis Nihon called Centre du Rasoir for knife sharpening, and scissors also. Didn't check the price, but I was given a coupon book with 50% off a knife. $1.99 for scissors. I'll give it a shot. Also, off to La Chronique for an Anniversary dinner tonight. Very excited! Tue Aug 21 10:15:34 -0700 2007 2724210 21656 minisma 2 2903611 Hi, about the sharpening steel, that only hones a knife and helps it keep an edge longer, but eventually all knives that are used regularly need to be sharpened. The Centre du Rasoir is rather expensive, but is a lot closer to me (NDG). I often think I hear the truck though! I have run out onto the street like a crazy man wielding knives the couple of times it came up my road. In any event, I'll head up to Norton to have it done. Sat Sep 01 15:47:04 -0700 2007 2866057 72121 T.I.M. 3 2907393 hi about yer sharpening there is someone that does come around in n d g with a white truck. Mon Sep 03 17:48:02 -0700 2007 2903611 118678 tarkus007 1 3698839 Speaking of trucks, one just passed through here in Westmount about an hour and half ago (3-ish), around Prince Albert, Chesterfield thereabouts...I think it was orange and it said Tony et fils.,.... Sun May 18 13:45:30 -0700 2008 2724210 27713 chilipepper 2 3699801 If you speak with the guy in the truck, you will find out that they are unrelated, but copying one another. All claim to be the original that the others copy.. Go figure. Be careful with these guys, If you have a good experience with one remember who it was. I gave a pair of Japanese knives to one bozo who attempted to bevel both sides of a single bevel knife. It took me 2 evenings with a whetstone to hone out the damage. I would only trust an axe, scissors or lawnmower blades to most of these guys, although the guy who roams Westmount is not too bad. I suggest giving them one of your less favorite knives to sharpen before handing them anything of value. If they turn your cleaver into a paring knife, don't give them anything else. But if you really want it done with care, buy a good whetstone, and do it yourself. In between sharpening, the Henkel diamond steel keeps a keen edge on your knives with minimal effort. Sun May 18 21:04:49 -0700 2008 3698839 96721 fedelst1 1 3703711 I used to think knife sharpening was a mysterious art, better left to zen masters and woodsmen. That is, until my aged Italian friend showed me the way. Granted it can seem daunting at first (especially if you are contemplating sharpening your Tojiro Senkou), but speak to someone (maybe a cook) who knows what they're doing. They'll spend maybe 15 minutes showing you how to use a whetstone and a butcher stick. After some practice (maybe on your cheapies), you will easily sharpen all your kitchen knives. Mon May 19 21:38:13 -0700 2008 2724210 176627 porker 1 3704833 I can suggest Bertoldi's. They are in Laval near the 15. Check http://www.couteauxducanada.com/fr/aiguisage_laurentides.html I know it's far but they are the best (since the old Hungarian guy on Bleury retired). They do most restaurants in Montreal and most stores who advertise a sharpening service are in fact giving them to Bertoldi. They sharpen while you wait. They also do repairs. Costs range from 1$ for an office knife to 4$ for a full length chef knife. Having seen all the specialized equipment they have and knowing they are 5th generations, I would not go anywhere else or would buy a stone from Lee Valley and would learn sharpening. As for the orange truck, neighbours still think I am crazy from the last time I ran after the damn truck with knifes. It's usually out of sight by the time I collect all my knifes and go outside. Tue May 20 09:20:06 -0700 2008 2724210 157311 tohtem 2 3708455 I'm not sure about the quality of the service, but Cuisine Gourmet on De Maissoneuve offers free sharpening on certain nights, even if the knife wasn't bought there. Wed May 21 10:12:08 -0700 2008 3704833 138608 wilbroni 2 4121098 what i would suggest would be to flag the truck down first then get your knives they always wait a couple of min. for their customers (whistle ). Wed Oct 22 09:02:38 -0700 2008 3704833 118678 tarkus007 1 4121465 I have used Martin's Swiss Repair on Victoria in Westmount they do a competent job My really expensive knives I send back to the Manufacturer. 514-481-3369 Wed Oct 22 11:07:03 -0700 2008 2724210 174162 finefoodie55 1 4372195 Guillaume over at L'Emouleur: 514.813.3135 info@emouleur.com He works by HAND on Japanese stones, NO GRINDING! http://www.aiguisagecouteauxmontreal.com/sharp-guy-sharpening-montreal/aiguisage_main_sur_pierres.html Fri Jan 30 06:34:47 -0800 2009 2724210 174178 JedZ 2 4372999 *Full disclosure* I work at la Maison d'Emilie on Laurier, and Guillaume at L'Emouleur comes about once a week to pick up knives from customers, then delivers them back to the store (sharpened, obv.) the next week. Customers pay him (not us, so I don't feel too bad putting in this plug for him - we are not getting anything out of it except increased store traffic). He also occasionally does demos in the store on Saturdays and sharpens the knives while you wait. Guillaume is lovely and has an incredibly devoted customer base. If you live in Outremont or often come in to the store, bring your knives by and he'll pick them up. I can't say enough good things about him. Fri Jan 30 10:23:20 -0800 2009 4372195 182062 ehtozed 3 4376030 Can you give us a rough idea of how much per knife? Ballpark - I realise that different factors may enter into calculations. Sat Jan 31 14:28:41 -0800 2009 4372999 203842 TheSnowpea 4 4381142 Usually about $15 per knife. Mon Feb 02 13:45:35 -0800 2009 4376030 182062 ehtozed 5 4381804 Ok, well that sounds pretty darned reasonable. Mon Feb 02 16:59:42 -0800 2009 4381142 203842 TheSnowpea 3 4866241 I got two of my knives, both Shuns, sharpened by Guillaume at L'Emouleur today and they have now been restored to their former glory. My Santoku had small chips on it since I bought it two years ago and was worried that it couldn't be fixed. Guillaume assured me it was fixable and he did for a very reasonable price - $50 for both knives. Of course, pricing varies, usually it's $15-25/knife depending on the type of knife you're sending in for sharpening. The harder the steel it will push $20-25, my Shun Steel falls in that category. I'd recommend anyone who is looking for a knife sharpening service in Montreal to go to Guillaume. Real nice chap, absolutely passionate about what he does and he hand sharpen your knives on whetstones, old-style. http://www.emouleur.com - he's setting up a store in Laurier sometime later this year, but contact him for an appointment if you want your knives sharpened. Thu Jul 16 21:06:33 -0700 2009 4372999 74875 Eleniel 1 4381910 That little orange truck is hilarious. My wife and I for years would want to sharpen scissors and knives and we'd hear the truck bell (summer of course) and go racing out but the truck would always have zoomed way out of range. We never figured out how that business worked. Mon Feb 02 17:41:09 -0800 2009 2724210 262240 everyonelovessushi 2 4381924 He hee. I once saw a guy running after the truck like a mad man, holding a 14 inch knife. I am glad he didn't catch it. I wish I had my camera. Mon Feb 02 17:47:22 -0800 2009 4381910 53259 emerilcantcook 3 4462985 If it was in NDG on Wilson or Melrose in the summer...that guy would have been me. I have a big 11" chefs knife that was in desperate need of some sharpening. I ended up doing 6 knives later on when he came back. Problem with that truck, it looks like he uses the same wheel to sharpen scissors or lawn mower blades as he does knives. While the knives came back sharp, it looked like he took a lot of metal off. Anyway, glad I could be entertaining. Knives are still sharp. Sun Mar 01 10:49:26 -0800 2009 4381924 72121 T.I.M. 1 4922486 I found Guillame at L'Emouleur through this post and took my MAC knives in for sharpening. He did a great job, I woould highly recommend him. Great service as well, I was in town for a couple of days, so he dropped them off (after sharpening) at my hotel to save treking up to his place to pick them up. Thu Aug 06 08:35:10 -0700 2009 2724210 1099630 nuggieg 2 4951495 I have to add another praise for Guillaume (L'émouleur). I took my knives there for the first time and they've never been this sharp. Feels like I'm cutting soft butter now when I use them. He was very nice, straightforward, no bullshit. Just the kind of service I like. Sun Aug 16 17:42:23 -0700 2009 4922486 27083 Simon Patrice 1 5110511 L'Emouleur has moved to: 1081 Laurier Ouest Outremont (514) 813-3135 Sat Oct 17 12:02:44 -0700 2009 2724210 248822 pinalafina 2 5149881 chehttp://www.montrealgazette.com/life/Critic+Notebook+most+cutting+edge+store+city/2164666/story.html ck out the Gazette, Saturday Oct 31, great article on knives/knife sharpening. Mon Nov 02 13:08:51 -0800 2009 5110511 1105218 bistrobabe