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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Outstanding Knife Repair & Sharpening
I recently dropped and damaged a brand new chefs knife I purchased while in Japan a few months ago. The tip of the knife chipped and bent. Jonathan (Local Root) did an AMAZING job restoring the knife back to brand new! The knife was also sharped back to perfection Highly recommend Local Root for knife sharpening. Plus they have a store full of unique and beautiful kitchen ware.
27 July 2018
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Local Root sharpened three knives for…
Local Root sharpened three knives for me, all of which turned out quite well. The customer service is great, and the knives were ready when promised. I plan to return the next time our knives need sharpening.
20 July 2018
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Brought knives in and they did a…
Brought knives in and they did a fantastic job sharpening them and within 2 days.
13 July 2018
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A great job
A great job sharpening my knives. It only takes 2 days, and the knives are perfectly sharpened. Last year, one of my knives had a broken tip. I got it back repaired.
13 July 2018
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Great knife sharpening
I brought in my chef's and santoku knives. They did an excellent job sharpening them. Price was reasonable. I would definitely recommend the service!
13 July 2018
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Our knives came back super sharp and…
Our knives came back super sharp and are now a pleasure to use!
13 July 2018
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Excellent job and delivered on time
21 June 2018
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Fantastic Job sharpening knives nice…
Fantastic Job sharpening knives nice people to deal with. Very impressive store.
20 June 2018
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Timely service and excellent quality…
Timely service and excellent quality sharpening.
11 June 2018
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Great service
Took my knives in and they came back sharpened 2 days later and they cut superbly now. They were also very helpful with finding a pairing knife.
9 June 2018
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They sharpened my knives and returned…
They sharpened my knives and returned them to me within two days. They were very sharp too.
5 June 2018
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Excellent knife sharpening!
My knives were sharpened with care and the results were excellent.
5 June 2018
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Excellent!
I am very pleased with my newly-sharpened knives @ Local Root!
....the best sharpening I’ve had...completed within 48 hrs.
16 May 2018
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Thanks to Local Root we love our knives…
Thanks to Local Root we love our knives again. They are the sharpest they have ever been and it’s a pleasure to use them. Service was great and turnaround time was shorter than anywhere else I have been. Great job!
5 May 2018
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Good experience
The staff members were responsive, and I like the products.
4 May 2018
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Wow -- my knives have never been in…
Wow -- my knives have never been in such great shape! Incredible to get them so well sharpened.
1 May 2018
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I can always trust Local Root with…
I can always trust Local Root with sharpening my favorite knives! They do a great job.
1 May 2018
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