Professional Knife and Tool Sharpening
Holly & Son
Professional knife and tool sharpening service located in Abergavenny and Pontypool. We sharpen kitchen knives, woodworking tools, garden tools and other household items. We also accept items by post adhering to Royal Mail guidelines and may be able to do a home visit in the South Wales area depending on number of items needing sharpening. Contact us for further information.
Holly & Son
Kitchen Knives
We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to ensure each blade receives the precise care it needs. For thick, durable European-style knives, we apply a robust sharpening process that restores a strong, lasting edge for heavy daily use.For high-end Japanese blades, with their delicate, razor-thin edges, we use precision wet grinding and a multi-stage honing process. This careful method brings back their legendary sharpness and protects their integrity. We treat every knife—from a well-loved kitchen workhorse to a professional's prized tool—with the respect it deserves, bringing each one back to its peak performance.Call or email to arrange your knives to be dropped off or posted to us.
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Tools
For Woodworking:
Our sharpening methods are specifically adapted to protect the integrity of the tool's steel, preventing overheating and maintaining its temper. By removing only the necessary amount of material, we extend the life of your valuable tools for years to come.For Gardening:
We understand that your shears, pruners, and loppers are your most trusted partners in the garden, and we treat them as such. Our sharpening process is designed to restore a powerful, clean cutting edge that makes trimming, pruning, and shaping plants easier and less stressful for both you and your garden.A sharp tool not only makes your work more efficient, but it also creates cleaner cuts on plants, which helps them heal faster and stay healthier. We take the time to clean and sharpen each tool with care, ensuring that your valuable equipment is ready to tackle any task, from delicate rose pruning to heavy-duty hedge trimming.
Holly & Son
About Us
We are a Father (Justin) and Son (Spencer) adventure. Since Spencer was around 2 years old, every 'Daddy Day' we would enjoy trips to a wonderful place called Tools for Self Reliance Cymru in Crickhowell. It became known to us as 'The Little Workshop.' This fantastic charity is a treasure trove of refurbished tools and we would regularly add to Spencer's prized collection, creating a growing love of tools.Learning how to sharpen them in order to use them in all the ways we needed to has been a joint venture and led to a passion for well honed items that we use in our day to day lives.Recognising a lack of artisan sharpeners in our local area, we decided to share our knowledge and expertise with the wider community so that they too can reuse and recycle old items rather than replacing them. We are passionate and proud about what we do and honoured to service your sharpening needs.
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How to get your Knives and Tools Sharpened by us
Getting your tools sharpened with us is simple and convenient, no matter how you prefer to do it. You can visit our very own little workshop in Pontypool for a personal drop-off service, where we can discuss your specific needs and give you an exact quote. For those who live further away or simply prefer the convenience, we offer a safe and secure postal service. You can carefully package your tools and send them to us, and we'll sharpen them to perfection before returning them promptly. We also regularly attend local markets every Friday in Abergavenny, every Saturday in Monmouth where you can bring your knives and tools for on-the-spot sharpening while you browse the stalls, or drop them off for later collection.
HOLLY & SON
Pricing
We believe that professional sharpening should be affordable and transparent. That's why we offer simple, competitive pricing to help you maintain all your important tools. Our prices for garden tools, such as shears and pruners, start from just £5.
For knives of all styles and sizes, you can get a perfect, razor-sharp edge starting from just £7. Tip repairs and edge damage £3-5.We also handle household scissors, giving them a new lease of life for just £5, and for dedicated woodworkers, we sharpen tools like chisels and plane irons starting from £7. We'll always provide a clear quote before we start any work, so you'll know the cost upfront.
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Postage Information
We accept knives by post both from UK & Internationally along as Royal Mail guidelines are adhered to. We will package and return at cost. Please see below details from www.royalmail.com on how to safely send knives and sharp items which must be sent tracked:Sharp or Pointed Items (excludes: (i) knives prohibited under UK law -see Weapons - and (ii) Bladed items. Includes, but not limited to scissors, mini chopper blades, food processor blades, sewing kits, knitting needles, syringes, chisels, piercing awls, saws, nails, pins, fishing hooks).UK & International destinations - Allowed in the mail, with packaging guidelines below:Package appropriately so items present no risk to employees, other postal items or recipients.Wrap heavy cardboard around sharp edges and points, strong enough to ensure that the contents do not pierce the outer packaging.Wrap each item with cushioning material and place in a suitable outer container such as a padded envelope.The sender's name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.