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Wood chisel sharpening

£45

Eastgate, Cambridgeshire

1st Apr 2025

8 wood chisels need sharpening and 1 planer blade

Knife and garden tools sharpening

£60

West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire

10th Feb 2025

Offer includes knife sharpening and various garden tool sharpening - View all the details of this offer: https://www.airtasker.com/offers/01JKQVCWP1H142TNDCZA18BY3F

David does high quality work, always communicates well and sticks to his promises

Knife sharpening

£50

Edmonton, Greater London

11th Jan 2025

I have around 12 knifes to sharpening

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Why hire a sharpening service through Airtasker?

Dull kitchen knives, garage tools, or gardening tools require more effort to use. No matter how hard you work, dull tools can keep you from achieving optimum results! If you’re frustrated with blunt instruments, it’s time to book a sharpening service in your area. Airtasker offers a fast and easy way to find affordable and trusted sharpening services near you.

You can find all kinds of sharpening services online. But, not all of them provide ratings or reviews that attest to high levels of customer satisfaction. And some quality sharpening services may cater to limited locations. Further, you may need to meet a minimum price before booking a residential service. On Airtasker, you don’t have to worry about all these limitations and can easily find a sharpening service nearby.

Our platform connects you to rated and reviewed Taskers for all types of sharpening services around you. And our goal is to help you find excellent sharpening services near you. Whether it's sharpening hairdressing scissors, horse clipper blades, kitchen knives, or gardening shears, no task is too big or small for Taskers. Whatever you need, go ahead and post your sharpening service request today!

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Top Sharpening related questions

In the UK, sharpening services can cost £2 to £20, depending on the items you need to be sharpened, such as dressmaking scissors, dog clipper blades, horse clipper blades, or secateurs. For example, the cost of lawn mower blade sharpening can range from £2 to £7. Specify the sharpening service you need to get the best price from sharpening experts nearby. 

Sharpening services can be done on-site (e.g. your home or restaurant) or in a workshop. Your Tasker can go to your location and bring their sharpening tools or equipment. As another option, your Tasker can collect your tools or knives. After sharpening your items, your Tasker can then deliver them back to you. A third option is to wrap and secure your knife in a box with bubble wrap. Then, send the knife to your Tasker.

Specialists sharpen lawn tools or garden tools with a file, whetstone, or sharpening stone. Your Tasker may use one method to sharpen pruners, shears, and loppers. Holding a tool firmly in place, a specialist passes the sharpener over the blade’s edge.

Yes, some specialists may be willing to de-rust your tools. Your Tasker may use steel wool, crumpled tin foil, or a brush to scrub off the rust. Once the tools are rust-free, your Tasker can proceed to sharpen the blades. Attach a photo of your rusty tools for restoration so that Taskers can advise you on the best materials and methods to restore your tools.

Yes, feel free to provide your own sharpening tools or equipment if you have them available. Airtasker is also the place to go if you need someone to do the tedious work. Sharpening tools include whetstones, files, sharpening steel, and electric knife sharpeners. Specify what tools you have in your listing. Taskers can then advise you on the best tools to use for the job. They may recommend buying a different tool or offer to bring their own equipment.

Blade sharpening services can take as little as 10 minutes. But the working time depends on the condition of the blade and the type of tool they are sharpening. A chainsaw or very dull knife could take up to 20-30 minutes to sharpen. Experience and skill can also factor into a specialist’s working time. Post your sharpening request today to find rated, reviewed, and trusted specialists near you.

No, honing is different from sharpening. Sharpening involves grinding a blade’s edge against a sharpening stone. Meanwhile, honing is the process of maintaining an already sharp edge. You can request honing or sharpening services on Airtasker.

Top Scissor Sharpening related questions

You get cost-efficiency, speed and convenience. Forget about buying new scissors whenever they get dull and save your money. You don't have to look for a tradesman - a skilled Tasker can come over and sharpen your scissors in minutes, with just one post. You don't even have to leave your home or place of business to book and get the service! You enjoy reasonably-priced, fast and efficient service from our platform right when you need it.
No, you don't have to provide these. This is a benefit of hiring Taskers since they bring the skills, experience and requested tools to do complex and sometimes labour-intensive jobs like electrical work, assembly, plumbing and building & construction for you. What you may have to provide is an electric outlet for your Tasker to run any powered tools they may use for your scissor sharpening service. However, you're free to lend them tools that can make their job easier.
That will depend on a few factors: the number of scissors to be sharpened, the speed at which your Tasker works, and the dullness of the scissors. One pair of scissors (that don't need to be taken apart and reassembled after sharpening) can take around 45 minutes. A simple sharpening without disassembly can take 20 minutes or so. Allow more time if you have an entire set sharpened, so a full set of barber or hairdresser scissors can take an hour or so to sharpen.
They sure can! If you do scissor sharpening as a business, you can hire Taskers to assist you. Hire them when you need more people when you offer services like hairdresser scissor sharpening, mobile scissor sharpening or even mobile clipper blade sharpening. Just be specific in your job post on Airtasker to attract the most qualified ones, and let them know exactly what's expected of them.
Yes, you can as long as you have the right tools, skills and experience. You can sharpen ordinary household scissors with store-bought sharpeners. Still, specialised scissors used by barbers, hairstylists or other professions call for a more skilled hand and specialised tools to sharpen them right. If you need to have professional scissors sharpened, we recommend you hire your nearest, qualified Tasker.
As the name implies, this is a scissor sharpening service that uses a courier or the local postal service. Clients mail their blunt scissors to the service; they sharpen the scissors, then ship them back to the clients that sent them via priority mail. While this can be a useful service, do note that the delivery time can vary so it may not be the fastest or most convenient way to have scissors sharpened.    

Top Chainsaw Sharpening related questions

A sharp chainsaw allows for consistent and accurate work. Chainsaw blade sharpening can also make woodworking tasks much more manageable. Further, sharp chains are less likely to buckle, which means fewer chances of accidents. Chainsaw sharpening also increases the longevity of your chainsaw.

Your specialist can sharpen your chainsaw in your garage or backyard. Or they can collect the chainsaw, sharpen it in their workshop, and deliver it back to you. You can even leave your chainsaw outside. Then, your Tasker can sharpen your chainsaw at a distance. When the task is complete, Airtasker charges your card so you can avoid person to person contact.

A specialist sharpens a chainsaw by hand with a file or by power sharpening with a rotary tool. Another option is to use a bench mounted machine. The expert files the cutters at a consistent angle and repetitions. This step ensures the chainsaw is balanced. Keep in mind: using the right tools is crucial to chainsaw sharpening. For example, a standard rattail file could ruin your chain’s cutters.

Yes! Some sharpening specialists may be willing to de-rust your old chainsaw - feel free to request chainsaw restoration on Airtasker. Rust is one of the biggest chainsaw killers. Rust can weaken chainsaw blades and decrease their efficiency. Rust removal involves disassembling the rusted parts, cleaning off the rust, and cleaning the engine. The steps may vary depending on the condition of the chainsaw.

You should replace a chainsaw chain if the teeth are broken or unevenly worn. If a chain is beyond repair, it may feel unbalanced or rattle when you use it. Chain tension issues and smoke when cutting are other signs you need a chain replacement. Before you opt to replace your chains, Taskers can assess whether your chain is repairable or not. Attach a photo to your Airtasker request and get free quotes from specialists near you.

Chainsaw sharpening can take about 10 minutes. Within that short period, a specialist can turn your dull chainsaw into a firewood-cutting ninja. Please take note that labour time may vary depending on the amount of work your chain needs. Your specialist can give you a customised estimate based on your specific chainsaw.

You can also book a chainsaw repair and service on Airtasker. Chainsaw service and repair rates can range from £7 to £100. Specify the details of your task to get the best quotes for your chainsaw service.

Top Knife Sharpening related questions

You don’t have to content yourself with dull knives in your home kitchen or worksite again. This blade sharpening service can also save you money since you don’t have to buy new knives every time they lose their edge. Much like electrical or assembly services, it’s usually challenging to find a local blade sharpening service on short notice. Still, when you hire a Tasker to do this, you can find someone within a few minutes to sharpen your blades.
Nope! As with hiring Taskers to do building & construction or plumbing, you don’t have to provide any tools or equipment when hiring Taskers to sharpen your knives. Apart from skill and years of experience, Taskers come equipped with their tools to perform the service you hired them to do. At the very least, they may need an electrical outlet for powering a portable grinding tool.
The time a Tasker will need to sharpen a knife or knives can vary. Usually, it can take around half an hour to inspect, sharpen, remove burrs and test a single knife after it’s sharpened. It can take less time if the knife isn’t as dull and if the Tasker works fast. Expect your specialist to finish in an hour or more if they need to take extra care with a special knife, especially those with serrated edges.
Sure, you can! If you offer knife sharpening services yourself as a business, you can hire Taskers if you’re short-handed and there’s a lot of demand for knife sharpening services in your area. Some Taskers can even help you with sword sharpening if you have clients that are blade collectors or enthusiasts that want them. Just be specific about your needs to help you hire the right Tasker or Taskers, so they know what’s expected of them.
Sure, Taskers can also sharpen your pocket knives by booking the knife sharpening service. Do note that it may not be cost-efficient for you, as most pocket knives have small blades and the cost may be too much for sharpening one small blade. We suggest you have your pocket knife sharpened along with all your other knives when hiring this service.
You can sharpen your knives in many ways. One common practice is to use traditional whetstone and learn how to use it. Many hardware or online stores also sell different kinds of knife sharpeners which you can purchase and learn to use by following their enclosed instructions. We suggest you practice on cheap knives, then consult a knife sharpening expert or find a course on professional knife sharpening to “sharpen” your skills!

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What do sharpening services include?

Sharpening services restore blades for commercial or domestic use. Specialists can sharpen all types of tools, including knives, gardening tools, dressmaking scissors, and more. Avail one or more of these services on Airtasker by posting a request today. We connect you with a wide range of sharpening services in your area at a price within your budget.

Sharpening improves the efficiency and safety of your tools. Also, sharpening can give your old tools a new lease on life. Make the most of your tools for years to come instead of spending money on new ones.

Here’s a list of sharpening services you can book on Airtasker. 

Knife sharpening

Whether you’re a home cook or restaurant owner, your knives can dull over time. Knife sharpening services restore knives to their former glory. Taskers can sharpen all types of knives, such as standard kitchen knives, serrated knives, table knives, and carving knives. Post your request now to find trusted and reasonably priced knife sharpening services around you. Knife sharpening can make food preparation quick, efficient, and hassle-free.

Tool sharpening

Taskers can do lawnmower blades, chainsaws, saw blades, chisels, secateurs, drills, and other tool sharpening services. Restore your garden tools and garage tools by posting a request now. A specialist may use a file, grinder, belt sander, whetstone, or other means for sharpening. Experienced sharpeners will know how to sharpen tools while removing as little metal as possible. Once your blades are polished, they’ll be working like new. 

Scissor sharpening

Scissors can turn dull from everyday use in the home, kitchen, school, or office. But scissor sharpening services can get scissors working as good as new! The best part is that sharpening can be done in minutes. With sharp scissors, you can enjoy precise and effortless cutting when you request scissor sharpening on Airtasker. Whether it's hairdressing scissors or dressmaking scissors, we can help you find scissor sharpening services near you ASAP. 

Blade restoration

Your rusty tools don’t have to waste away in the back of your shed forever. Blade restoration experts can de-rust your blades in an instant. From knives and dog clipper blades to garden shears, you can request all types of blade restoration on our platform. Aside from tools, Taskers can also sharpen skates. If you need help with handyman tasks, you can also book a tradesman on Airtasker. Find electrical, plumbing, assembly, or construction services by posting a request today.

Recent Sharpening tasks

Wood chisels sharpened

£40

South Ockendon, Essex

9th Jun 2024

Eight new Marple's chisels need sharpening

Hairstyling scissors, repair and sharpening

£10

Bedford Place, Hampshire

26th Mar 2024

Rebalancing and sharpening Replacement scissor tensioner

Cable replaced and blade sharpened

£50

Brockley, Greater London, SE4

12th Feb 2024

Power cable from control box to engine chewed through (by squirrel?) on my Qualcast mower. I will eed the lawnmower collected and returned or the work can be done on site

Chainsaw sharpening

£20

Downend, Berkshire

30th Oct 2023

need my chaisaw chain sharpening - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Chainsaw sharpening

£10

West Leigh, Hampshire

12th Sep 2023

I have a 40cm chainsaw chain which needs sharpening - Due date: Flexible

Lawnmower blade sharpening

£15

Loans, Ayrshire and Arran

14th Aug 2023

Blade sharpening for a Flymo Speedimo 360C - Due date: Flexible

Flymo lawnmover blade sharpening

£40

West Molesey, Surrey

5th Jun 2023

To sharpen flymo lawnmover blade - Due date: Flexible

Sharpen an axe blade.

£50

Wanstead Flats, Greater London

2nd Jun 2023

To sharpen an axe head/blade. - Due date: Flexible

Skews &chisels sharpened

£40

Mattishall, Norfolk

3rd Apr 2023

I would like .all 6 woodturning tools sharpened - Due date: Flexible

Shears sharpened and long handled shears

£20

Corfe Mullen, Dorset

2nd Apr 2023

Hand shears and long handle shears sharpened - Due date: Flexible

Electric chainsaw sharpening

£25

Sandgate, Kent

1st Apr 2023

Electric chainsaw. The chain/blades need sharpening. - Due date: Flexible

Garden tool sharpening

£50

Stokesley, North Yorkshire

10th Mar 2023

a range of tools to be done - secateurs, shears - Due date: Flexible

Sharpening saw blades

£15

Ely, Cambridgeshire

26th Jan 2023

Chop saw blade 305mm 80T 30mm x 3mm for cutting aluminium needs to be sharpened - Due date: Flexible

4 no wood chisels up to 25mm need sharpening

£12

South Ossett, West Yorkshire

13th Jan 2023

4 wood chisels up to 25mm require sharpening - Due date: Flexible

Chainsaw sharpened

£40

Hedon, East Riding of Yorkshire

1st Jan 2023

2 chainsaw to sharpen. No more to be said just filling up your 25 characters - Due date: Flexible

One small knife sharpened

£10

Tovil, Kent

14th Nov 2022

6cm blade hasn’t been shar..needs to be sharp. Hand forged iron. - Due date: Before Saturday, 10 December 2022

Chisel sharpening repair

£100

Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8

2nd Nov 2022

Tools repair needed as soon as possible close to me - Due date: Needs to be done on Thursday, 3 November 2022

Recent Chainsaw Sharpening tasks

Chainsaw sharpening

£20

Downend, Berkshire

30th Oct 2023

need my chaisaw chain sharpening - Due date: Needs to be done on Tuesday, 31 October 2023

Chainsaw sharpening

£10

West Leigh, Hampshire

12th Sep 2023

I have a 40cm chainsaw chain which needs sharpening - Due date: Flexible

Electric chainsaw sharpening

£25

Sandgate, Kent

1st Apr 2023

Electric chainsaw. The chain/blades need sharpening. - Due date: Flexible

Chainsaw sharpened

£40

Hedon, East Riding of Yorkshire

1st Jan 2023

2 chainsaw to sharpen. No more to be said just filling up your 25 characters - Due date: Flexible

Chainsaw sharpening

£20

Swallownest, South Yorkshire

27th Sep 2022

I need my chainsaw sharpening - Due date: Before Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Recent Knife Sharpening tasks

Knife sharpening

£50

Edmonton, Greater London

11th Jan 2025

I have around 12 knifes to sharpening

One small knife sharpened

£10

Tovil, Kent

14th Nov 2022

6cm blade hasn’t been shar..needs to be sharp. Hand forged iron. - Due date: Before Saturday, 10 December 2022

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