John getting ready for a day of sharpening

Welcome to Burly Burr, your Seattle mobile knife sharpener.

Available for sharpening by appointment at your home or business, I'll pull the van right up front and sharpen there while you wait. Learn more about pricing and what types of knives I do under Services.

Upcoming Events

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Thursday
Dec 11
Pop-up
King County Environmental Lab
322 W Ewing St, Seattle
6pm–12am
Thursday
Dec 18
Farmers Market
Burien Farmers Market
480 SW 152nd St, Burien
6pm–12am

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Burly Burr popup at Russell's Tavern

Always looking for new locations to do a popup event!

Four knives just finished for a customer

I usually work right out the van and return them right away but these were for a friend. I took them home to try a couple new techniques.

Van with new signage

A lovely summer day in 2024 right after I got the new vinyl decals on the side of the van.

Got my new feather flag set up

In front of BF Day Park with my new feather flag set up.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Ok this is amazing! I'm going to set up a knife sharpening block party for you every Father's Day
That is if you want to
Wow great to hear! Cut up an onion?
A red pepper was like cutting butter
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Knives for Josh
Thank you so much!!!
Just cut up an apple and it was like butta
Awesome great to hear!
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Voicemail from Brad
Hi John, Brad, just want to say thanks, the knife sharpening turned out awesome. I love my knives again.
Friday, July 12, 2025
4:18pm
Hi Kate knives are all sharp for you
7:28pm
Thank you for your work today John. We love the revitalized knives!
Tuesday, Aug 12, 2025
Square review from Tammy
Wow! Sharp knives again!
Thanks! And thanks for the cookies.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Google Maps review from Andrew
John spent the extra time grinding the hilt of my chefs knife down so that it would match the level of the blade. The knife works much better now!
Thanks for the review! I'm working on updating my pricing page and I'll mention that these kind of minor profile repairs are always included in the base price.
Friday, July 25, 2025
Google Maps review from Josiah
… He accepted me as a walk-up and was happy for the challenge of taking on these knives! He did a fantastic job and now these knives are rapidly becoming my new favorites! Thanks John!!! I'll see you next time!
Thanks for the awesome review! With carbon steel I add a pass on 2000 grit silicon carbide and that seems to be just the thing. Glad to revitalize some knives!
Thursday, Nov 27, 2025
Brady
Happy Thanksgiving, John. The knives were (again) perfect.
appreciate it very much 👏🙏
Yes! Glad to hear it