Knife sharpening in Baltimore

[chowsearch]

Who does a good job locally?

[Hal Laurent]

I don't know. I've been doing my own after a disastrous experience at a commercial shop near the baseball stadium a few years ago. I've heard good things about a guy up in Hampden somewhere, but haven't gotten around to checking it out personally.

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Hampden Cafe
4800 Hampden Ln Ste 103, Bethesda, MD 20814

[chowsearch]

That place across from the stadium was where restaurant rental knives went to die.

[chowsearch]

Here's this guy Adams in Hampden:

John Q Adams, 4004 Hickory Ave in Hampden, does a great job for $3.25 per knife, plus conversation

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crowsonguy Sep 04, 2009 11:29PM

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re: crowsonguy

Thanks for this post. I was just asking about knife sharpening at Williams-Sonoma last week and they recommended Mr. Adams, so it's great to have a second reference.

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indcgirl Sep 07, 2009 04:37PM
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re: crowsonguy

On your rec, I went to see John Q Adams, and he and my sharp knives--like new!--are great!

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baltoellen Sep 14, 2009 10:59AM

[hon]

"Quince" is my neighbor, nice guy with plenty of stories!

[LittleNorthwest]

I think you are talking about Frank's Cutlery in Parkville. We went him and he did a great job. Going to Frank is not a business transaction, it is a true Baltimore experience. He has a bocce court in his yard which is very happy to talk about as well as a lot of other interesting tidbits about knives, food and restaurants in Charm City.

4121 White Avenue Baltimore, MD (Parkville area right off Bel Air Road)
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Charm City Cafe
Baltimore, MD, Baltimore, MD

[ClevelandDave]

My Butcher and More outside of Annapolis does knife sharpening-- and they have really great meat too!

[SlapintheGlass]

Just buy a chef's choice 120 for @ $140 (they have cheaper models too). If you cook a lot, it will pay for itself in 6 months