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WOOLY BUGGERS SHARPENING

MOBILE BLADE MAINTENANCE

Specializing In Kitchen Cutlery, Gardening Tools and Outdoor Equipment

ABOUT THE WOOLY BUGGER

Welcome to Wooly Buggers Sharpening

Knife Sharpening Expert

Happy Knife, Happy Life!

Hi, I'm Franz, the owner and operator of Wooly Buggers Sharpening, bringing over 25 years of culinary experience and care right to your doorstep.

I believe that a well-maintained, sharp edge is one of life’s often overlooked necessities. I take pride in revitalizing your blades and ensuring customer satisfaction, and that your tools are always in optimal condition. Whether you're pruning a prized rosebush, slicing vegetables for a family dinner or prepping for a professional event, I’m here to help.

I offer two tiers of sharpening to get your blades back to living their best lives. My services cater to everyone - from professional chefs and home cooks to passionate gardeners and knife enthusiasts. What sets me apart? I come to you! No need to drive around or wait in line - just schedule a visit, and let me handle the rest.

Fully Mobile

We come to you! No need to drop off your knives and wait days for pickup.

Skilled Craftsmanship

Each blade is sharpened to perfection using tested techniques and premium equipment.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Not happy with the edge? We'll resharpen it until you're completely satisfied.

WOOLY SERVICES

Things Are Better When They're Sharp!

Knife

Kitchen Knives

$1.12/inch
$1.25/inch over 10 inches

Robo Coupe

Robot Coupe/Food Processor Blades

Starting @ $10

Hunting Knife

Hunting/Fillet Knives

Starting @ $10

Axe

Hatchets/Axes

Starting @ $15

Takeaway Service/Chip Repair

Starting @ $2/inch

Shear

Gardening/Pruning

Single Handed Tools $10
Two Handed Tools $15

WOOLY MERCH

COMING SOON!

Check back in the near future for some fun swag…

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

See what our customers are saying about our sharpening services

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Kevin Skrepnek
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Fantastic, flexible, and friendly service. Highly recommend.
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Nahmi Stuart
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I cannot speak highly enough of Wooly Buggers Sharpening. Franz is a delight to work with—highly skilled, knowledgeable, professional and efficient. The prices are very reasonable, and having such quality service brought right to your door, especially outside of Victoria, is rare. I absolutely recommend and plan to make another booking soon.
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Angela Leukefeld
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Excellent work done by Franz on my kitchen & gardening tools. Why would you have anyone other than a Professional Chef (formerly) sharpen your precious tools! & love his so very convenient mobile service. Great value too!
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Murray Heath
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Franz is fantastic! He knows from experience the shape chef knives need to be in to perform at the highest level. All with the convenience of coming to you and very reasonable pricing. I've tried a number of sharpening services and Franz is truly a cut above them all!
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Mike H
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Franz came by our house today to sharpen a handful of knives. Was very impressed by how quick he was and the quality if service. On top of that he's a great dude. Highly recommend
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Sarah Robertson
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I was staying with my sister, and she was getting her knives sharpened, so I threw mine in, last minute! He came to our house, took the knives and sharpened them in his van, took no time at all, and voila! The sharpest my knives have ever been. Cutting tomatoes is the crowning glory - zero effort at all. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I highly recommend this service - reasonable price, comes right to your house, super efficient. WIN-WIN-WIN!
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Rachael Fryer
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We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Franz. His service was on time, fast, and high quality. We love the feel of the knives and wish we had had them sharpened sooner. We also had the kitchen shears and a Leatherman pocket knife sharpened and those were perfectly done as well. So incredibly convenient to have him come to the house, and he made the whole experience easy and comfortable. Excellent price point, no hidden fees, overall an unbeatable experience. We will definitely recommend to friends and family, and we wish we had thought to get our neighbours on board just for the convenience of having several households sharpened at once! Next time :)
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Andy Ware
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It was so great having at your door service that was well priced and well done. We had 4 large kitchen knives, a paring knife, kitchen shears, lawnmower blades, hatchet and large pruning shears all sharpened while I was at work. Communicating with Franz was easy via email, we set a time for porch pick up, I left the items on my step went to work and came home to sharp knives and tools. What a difference it made on kitchen prep, and I'm sure lawnmowing and gardening when we get there.
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Holly Iversen
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Franz’s mobile knife sharpening services are truly excellent! He’s a great communicator, very kind and responsive. He was at our doorstep within a few days of our inquiry. I had to work during the day, but was able to leave the knives in a secure location and then came home from work to sharp knives — what a treat! It was seamless. I was reluctant to reach out since our kitchen knives are not of great quality, but he was able to give them some new life and now they are nice and sharp. Would absolutely re-book and recommend to anyone. The convenience, level of service, and value cannot be beat.

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FAQ

Everything you need to know about our sharpening services

What the heck is with the name?

There are three main reasons. Firstly, I am definitely a Vancouver Island wooly bugger—I like the great outdoors, Blundstone boots, and big beards. Secondly, it’s a memorable name that sparks conversation. And last but not least, it is an homage to one of the most famous lures for fly fishing.

Do you have a storefront or drop-off location?

I am fully mobile and will come to you! That being said, make sure to follow my social media postings for the locations of my pop-up events and market visits in the near future.

How long does it take to sharpen my knives?

Most knives take about 10 minutes each to sharpen properly. Typically, a set of 5–7 standard kitchen knives takes about 45 minutes. For specialty blades—such as Japanese or custom knives—or for those requiring extensive repair, it will take longer.

How often should I have my knives sharpened?

For household kitchen knives with regular use, we recommend professional sharpening every 6–12 months. Professional chefs should have their knives sharpened every 1–2 months. Hunting knives typically need sharpening before and after hunting season. Regular honing between sharpenings with a honing steel will help maintain the edge longer.

How does this mobile visit work, and does it cost me anything?

My goal is to make this as easy as possible for you. First, contact me and set up an appointment. I’m able to come to your home, office, place of business, etc. Once we’ve settled on a date, time, and address for a visit, I will sharpen on-site and return your items to you after. Porch pickups are always an option if you are unable to meet me in person!
There is a minimum service charge starting at $50, but I would prefer not to enforce it. If you have any friends, family, colleagues, or neighbors that would like to be added to the visit, I would greatly appreciate it.

Is this even worth sharpening?

99% of the time, the answer is a resounding “yes”!
We live in a throwaway culture, and I’m happy to give some extra life to your tools and avoid the landfill for another day.

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Get in Touch

Phone

(250) 884-6091

Email

woolybuggersharp@gmail.com

Service Area

Vancouver Island

Hours

Monday - Tuesday: 8am - 5pm

Wednesday - Friday: 8am - 5pm

Saturday - Sunday: Closed

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