In-Store Service • Upper East Side
Professional Knife Sharpening
Precision sharpening for kitchen knives, chef’s blades, scissors, shears & garden tools, with same-day service right here in Yorkville.
A dull blade is more than a nuisance. It’s harder to control and tougher on your hands. At New York Paint & Hardware, a family-owned shop serving the Upper East Side since 1986, our technicians restore a true, lasting edge to the tools you rely on every day. Just bring them in to our 1668 1st Ave store and we’ll handle the rest.
What We Sharpen
From the home cook’s favorite chef’s knife to the professional kitchen’s full set, we sharpen a wide range of blades and cutting tools for our Yorkville and Manhattan neighbors. If it has an edge, bring it by and we’ll take a look.
Razor-Sharp Edge
Our technicians grind and hone each blade to a clean, durable edge that holds up to real use, not just a quick touch-up.
Same-Day Service
Drop your knives off and most jobs are ready the same day, so you’re never long without the tools you depend on.
Kitchen & Garden
Kitchen and chef’s knives, scissors, shears, pruners and other garden tools. We sharpen them all.
Sharpening Made Easy on the UES
Bringing your blades to us couldn’t be simpler. Stop by the shop in the heart of the Upper East Side, tell us what you need, and we’ll give you an honest assessment and timeline. Many sharpening jobs are finished while you run your other errands around Yorkville. And on hardware and supply orders over $100, we offer free same-day delivery across Manhattan, one more way we make life easier for our 10128 neighbors.
Visit or Reach Us
Stop by New York Paint & Hardware at 1668 1st Ave, New York, NY 10128, call 212-249-1614, or use the form below.
Knife Sharpening FAQs
How much does knife sharpening cost?
Pricing depends on the blade — a paring knife, a chef’s knife, kitchen shears and garden pruners each take a different amount of work. Bring your knives into our 1668 1st Ave shop and we’ll give you an honest, per-item quote before we start, so there are no surprises.
Where can I get knives sharpened near me on the Upper East Side?
Right here at New York Paint & Hardware, 1668 1st Ave in Yorkville (10128) — an easy walk for neighbors across the Upper East Side. We’ve been sharpening blades for the neighborhood since 1986.
How long does knife sharpening take?
Most sharpening jobs are ready the same day. Drop your knives off, run your errands around the neighborhood, and they’ll usually be waiting when you come back. We’ll confirm timing when you bring them in.
Do you sharpen scissors and shears?
Yes — kitchen shears, sewing and fabric scissors, and garden shears are all welcome alongside your knives.
Do you sharpen serrated or specialty knives?
Bring them by and we’ll take a look. We handle a wide range of kitchen and chef’s knives; for serrated and specialty edges we’ll tell you honestly whether we can restore the edge before we begin.
Do you sharpen garden tools?
We do — pruners, loppers and other garden cutting tools can be sharpened along with your kitchen blades.
Do I need an appointment?
No appointment needed — just stop in during store hours. If you have a large set or a special request, use the form below and we’ll plan ahead for you.
Book Knife Sharpening
Tell us what you’d like sharpened and we’ll confirm timing and pricing right away.