Just fetched our knives back after having them sharpened. They're terrific! Grateful to have them back better than new.
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Local Root has been a go-to source for kitchen equipment, cookbooks, and knife sharpening. Therefore we Cantabrigians are sad to see it leave Cambridge and move to Belmont. Realistically, it's only... See more
Stopped into the new Belmont location for their knife sharpening services and am glad I did. I left three knives that were long overdue for sharpening. They came back beautifully sharpened and prote... See more
I brought in one of my two chef's knives to be sharpened and after getting home (a quick 2-day turn around) was so impressed by how easily it chopped and sliced I went right back with my second knife... See more
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About Local Root
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At Local Root, we work to supply chefs and home cooks with the tools they need to cook better, more beautiful food. We seek out cooking tools and kitchenwares manufactured from the best materials, that blend practicality and efficiency with the best in modern design. High quality is always top of mind, and we hope to pass that quality onto you, and into your kitchen, with our selection of cookware, bakeware, cook’s tools, knives, cookbooks, and other kitchen accouterments.
Over the past few years Local Root has expanded their service to include 2 levels of knife sharpening, standard service and whetstone sharpening and has become one of the premier destinations for knife sharpening in the greater Boston area, with 48 hour turnaround and drop off location in Cambridge, and Newton Lower Falls
We’re a locally owned business on Observatory Hill in Cambridge, Massachusetts and at The Mill at Newton Lower Falls in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, and take pride in providing all our customers with a very personal level of customer service. We think that matters and hope you will too as you grow as a cook and equip your kitchen with tools built to last a lifetime.
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77 Leonard St., 02478, Belmont, United States
- (617) 993-3188
- hello@localroot.com
- localroot.com
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Kitchen Knife Sharpening
I went there to have my knives sharpened and they were quick, affordable, and most importantly, the knives came back wonderful!
Thanks!
I didn't know how much difference a …
I didn't know how much difference a *sharp* knife would make! Local Root was terrific to work with -- I'd highly recommend their knife-sharpening assistance.
Great experience with knife sharpening
I am very satisfied with the knife sharpening that was done at Local Root. The work was done very quickly and the knife is in great shape.
Beautiful store great service good …
Beautiful store great service good staff loved it and plan on buying several gifts in the coming holidays
A really nice group of people!
I recommend Local Root at The Mill for all your kitchen needs!
Excellent Service, Knives Well Sharpened!
The place where I formerly took my knives to be sharpened closed. I googled "knife sharpening in Greater Boston" and found Didrik's in Cambridge. I took three of my five knives there, and they were ready in 48 hours. The sharpening was beautifully done, and the knives were (almost!) better than new. I had them sharpen my other two knives, also! I highly recommend their service. The sales staff was warm, cordial, and helpful. All good!
great knife sharpening!
great sharpening on all of the knives I brought it, from long chef knife to small paring knife...will enjoy my time chopping vegetables again!
amazing place!!!
Excellent service and amount of time …
Excellent service and amount of time without my knives.
Friendly associates and sharp knives
Friendly associates and sharp knives. What else can I ask for.
I had my knife sharpened at Local Root …
I had my knife sharpened at Local Root in Newton--fabulous outcome--cutting tomatoes was a whole new experience--always my test of a knife's sharpness. I felt like I had a tutorial in knife care. The customer service was excellent--very accommodating and friendly. Park in the parking lot and take a walk on the pedestrian bridge to dam--so lovely--
Overall a most pleasant experience
Diane Smith
Sharper than when purchased 25 years ago.
I left a set of 3 knives to be sharpened at Local Root.
I was delighted with the condition and sharpness of the blades.
They do a fantastic job
They do a fantastic job! The knife not only cuts wonderfully but looks beautiful!
Awesome work
Expert knife sharpening with outstanding customer service. Nothing more to say.
Wonderful to do business with
Wonderful to do business with. The work was excellent and the price was fair to sharpen my knives. Nice store too!
The knives were beautifully sharp and …
The knives were beautifully sharp and ready when promised
2 high quality kitchen knives excellently sharpened.
2 high quality kitchen knives.
I dropped those knives off to be sharpened. I returned a few days later, and took them home. I used them immediately and was quite pleased. The knives sliced easily and cleanly through meat, tomatoes, sandwiches and many other items. I could not be more pleased and will return again and again when these knives require resharpening. First-rate service, fair price, highest level of resharpened knives. What more would one want!
Knives are sharper than when they were …
Knives are sharper than when they were brand new, it only took them a couple days too. 10/10 would repeat.
Sharpened a nicked "MCUSTA Taina Folding Knife"
I dropped my knife on concrete. The blade get nicked in two places. It was fixed in the "Local Root" quite well.
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