A good knife can last a lifetime. Sometimes it just needs a second chance.
At the AF Knifeworks workshop I don’t only work on the knives I make. I also restore knives from other makers: that family knife with a broken handle, the forgotten blade that has gathered rust, or the sheath that no longer holds as it should.
Every piece is handled by hand, with the same care I give my own knives.
Services
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Sharpening Sharpening of knives from other makers, at the right angle for the type of blade and how you use it. Knives bought from AF Knifeworks get free sharpening for life. |
from €5.00 |
| Sheath repair Loose stitching, broken belt loops, rivets, adjusting retention on leather or kydex sheaths. |
from €10.00 |
| Handle repair and replacement Repair of cracked or loose handles, or a new handle in wood or micarta. |
from €20.00 |
| Blade restoration Removal of rust and stains, fixing broken tips and damaged edges, new finish. |
On quote |
Prices are indicative and include VAT. The final price depends on the condition of the knife and is always confirmed before any work starts. Shipping is not included (see “Shipping”).
Quote after seeing the knife
In most cases I can give you a quote from photos and a good description. But it is not always possible to see the problem from a distance: a hidden crack, a heavily worn blade, or a handle that may be hiding rust inside.
In those cases, I will ask you to send or bring the knife to the workshop. Once I have looked at it, I will send you a quote and only go ahead if you accept it. If you don’t, I will return the knife just as it arrived, and you only pay the return shipping.
How it works
- Fill in the quote request: choose the service, describe the problem and add photos of the knife (front, back and a close-up of the damaged area).
- You receive a reply with a quote or, if needed, a request to see the knife.
- If you accept the quote, send the knife well packed and with a tracking number, or bring it to the workshop in person.
- I do the work and let you know when it is ready.
- The knife comes back to you, ready for many more years of work.
Shipping
- Sending the knife to the workshop is the customer’s responsibility. Pack it well (blade protected, ideally in its sheath) and use a tracked service. Until the knife reaches the workshop, it is the customer’s responsibility.
- AF Knifeworks sends the repaired knife back with tracking, and the cost is included in the quote. Valuable knives are returned insured.
- For services of €50.00 or more, return shipping is free.
- If you decline the quote after I have seen the knife, you only pay the return shipping.
- Drop-off and collection in person at the workshop have no shipping costs.
Good to know
- I only work on knives that are legal to own and use in Portugal. Knife law in Portugal
- Some blades cannot be fully restored (very deep rust, cracks in the steel). If so, I will tell you honestly before starting.
- Sentimental or collectible knives: mention it in your request so we can agree on the right approach.