Before using any knife sharpening service, ask these questions (Part 3)

What do you charge?
We all know that you get what you pay for, right? Well, I'll let you in on a little secret in the knife sharpening business. While price can be an indicator of quality work, there is an element out there that charges exorbitant prices to make you believe you are getting something more than you are. If you are considering a service that charges five times the average rates, do your homework first to ensure that you don't get sheared.

So what are typical costs for a mail in knife sharpening service? Expect to pay anywhere from $5 to $10 per knife depending on blade length. Rather than having you measure each blade and fill out complicated order forms, at http://www.kysharp.com/ I charge a flat $5.95 for most any knife. I like to keep things simple!