Sharp by Dylan — Professional Knife Sharpening

Craftsmanship

Precision ground.
Every angle.

Every knife is sharpened by hand using professional Japanese waterstones — the same stones used by master craftsmen. The result is a mirror-polished edge that cuts cleaner, lasts longer, and slices better than the day it was forged.

Material High-Carbon Steel

Edge Angle 15–20°

Finish Mirror Polish

SHARP Process

The process,
done properly.

01 — BOOK

Request a Collection

Fill in the form and collection time that suits you will be confirmed.

02 — COLLECT

Pickup

Safely collected from your door. No hassle — they go in a collection sleeve and the rest is handled.

03 — SHARPEN

Whetstone Precision

Each blade is hand-sharpened on Japanese ceramic whetstones, followed by a finish and polish.

04 — RETURN

Delivered Back to You

Your knives are returned within 24 hours, edges restored and kitchen-ready. You'll notice the difference immediately.

Pricing

Simple, honest rates.

Free collection and delivery for orders of 5+ knives in the Sydney metro area. Smaller orders may incur a collection charge.

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Knife Blocks

^$9 p/blade

Per-knife pricing for household sets (4+ knives). Most popular option — great value for the whole block.

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Premium Service — Chef's Knives

^$15

Premier sharpening for your best chef's knives up to 40cm. Includes stropping for a mirror-finish edge.

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Restaurant

PoA

Custom quotes for hospitality businesses. Regular schedules available on request.

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Specialty Blade

^$16

Recurve, single-bevel, cleavers, fillet knives. Contact me first for serrated blades.

Scissors

^$10

Kitchen scissors, fabric shears, and craft scissors. Restored to clean, smooth cuts.

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Rush Order

^+$10

Need it back within hours? Rush service available when schedule permits.

About

The craft behind the edge.

I'm Dylan — a Sydney-based uni student who's spent the last year obsessing over the art of whetstone sharpening. What started as a side interest became a genuine craft.

Anyone can do a patch-job — I reinvent your blade.

Using professional-grade Japanese ceramic whetstones across multiple grits, every knife is finished on a leather strop loaded with chromium oxide for a mirror-polished, razor-sharp result.

Sharp by Dylan operates across the Sydney metro area. Pickup and delivery included for orders of 5+ knives.

My Sharpening Kit

The stones and tools behind every edge I put on a blade — each grit serves a specific stage in the sharpening process.

Naniwa ceramic 400 grit — Primary Bevel Setting

Naniwa ceramic 1200 grit — Edge Refinement

Naniwa ceramic 3000 grit — Edge Perfection

Combination 120/240 stone — Repair and Reprofiling

Naniwa Nagura 600 — Stone Conditioning

Leather Strop + Cutting Compound — Mirror Polishing

✦ Satisfaction Guaranteed

Not happy with the result? I'll resharpen for free, no questions asked.

Results

See the difference.

Drag the handle left and right to compare. Every result below is a real knife from a real customer.

Before After

Global G-2 Chef's Knife

Roseville · Standard service

Mirror finish

Before After

Wüsthof Classic 20cm

CBD · Premium service

Razor edge

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Reviews

What people are saying.

Couldn't believe the difference. My Global knives cut like I've never seen before.

They were amazing — so excited! Will definitely be back.

Thanks Dylan, the veggies are virtually cutting themselves up!

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Everything you need to know about the process, pricing, and what to expect.

Why get my knives sharpened?

Why replace when your knives can be sharper than new for a quarter of the price?

Performance: a sharp knife makes cooking easy (and fun). Trust me.

Safety: dull knives require more force, leading to more slips, leading to less fingers.

Why Sharp by Dylan?

Personal attention to detail: one person, one standard, every blade.

Whetstone only — no heat-generating grinders that damage steel.

Door-to-door — most places make you drop off and collect yourself.

Do you offer pickup and delivery?

Yes — free pickup and delivery for orders of 3 or more knives across the Sydney metro area. For smaller orders, a collection charge may apply.

How long does sharpening take?

Most orders are returned within 24 hours. Same-day rush service is available for an additional charge when scheduling permits.

What blades can you sharpen?

Western and Japanese kitchen knives, chef's knives, cleavers, fillet knives, paring knives, and scissors. I don't sharpen serrated, circular or power tool blades.

How do I pay?

Payment via Eftpos (card tap), cash, bank transfer (BSB/Acc), or PayID on delivery. I'll send an invoice when I return your knives.

Will sharpening damage my expensive knives?

No. I only use water-saturated Japanese ceramic whetstones (Naniwa Abrasives) — no grinding wheels or belts that generate heat and damage steel. I've sharpened hundreds of knives of all descriptions, and not only do I avoid damage, I eliminate previous damage too.

Precision ground.Every angle.

The process,done properly.