Local Root - Knife Sharpening — Attraction in Belmont

Come for the exceptional knife sharpening, stay for the selection of cooking gear and amazing customer service.

I couldn't have had a better knife sharpening experience here. I have three Wusthof knives- 1 chef's knife and two santoku knives. I love cooking and use them almost constantly. I dropped in and was attended to immediately. They were done in 48 hours and very considerately sheathed for safe transport. The quality of the work was exceptional and they really could not have made the process any more simple. They also included a small card with tips on how to take good care of my knives on a daily basis, which I appreciated a lot. Very fair pricing and excellent customer service. I highly recommend this to anyone looking to take good care of their knives.

Pro tip: This would be a perfect and thoughtful gift for the home cook in your life that is hard to shop for! Cooking gear is very personal, but sharp knives are an essential for anyone who cooks.

I have also purchased baking sheets, cutting boards, prep bowls, and a few cooking utensils here. Great selection and they really maximize their space without making it feel crowded. The staff are very welcoming and knowledgeable. There is free parking in the back of the building. Sure, you could probably buy it for a little cheaper online, but supporting high quality local institutions like this one is a genuine pleasure. Keep up the great...

I live within walking distance from the new Local Root/Didrik's in Belmont Ctr. Walked into the store and felt like a kid in a candy shop.I was greeted by staff . I heard that one can get knives sharpened at the store. I am married for almost 62 years and my knives look almost as old as I. I came back in this Sunday . To my surprise I was not laughed at and was told that my knives would be ready on Tuesday. I came in today and all eight knives had been restored, each one was in a cardboard shield and once again I was treated with great respect. Now, I wish that I could throw out all my old cook and bake ware, table linens etc and stock up right here. This is just a pipe dream but there are always gifts to be purchased and even more knives to be sharpened. So delighted that...

Get your knives sharpened to an exact average sharpness so you can bring it back to them 'on-average' every other week. The person who sharpens the knives is oddly disinterested of the knives' bevel. When I asked if the knife could be sharpened at a certain angle, he looked at me like: oh I use a belt sander so I can't judge the angle. 't's like I'm talking to a kid about importance of tying shoe laces. Apparently he is 'keen' enough to judge the angle if you choose whetstone sharpening -- for which, he charges a 2x more. You will marvel at how polished your old knife looks but it wont hold its edge!!! There are better option around Boston/Cambridge. Pass on this guy -- how I wish Stoddard's was...