Knife Repairs Broken Tips and Chipped Blades by ProChef NY

Don't throw your broken knives away! Move the slider left and right to see how our knife repair service fixes a client's knife with a broken tip. Most knives are fixed around $10, which is much less than buying a new one.

-Bobby Shields

ProChef NY

Expert Knife Repair Services Serving Manhattan, Westchester, the Boroughs, Nassau and Western Suffolk

A great set of knives can make life easier for cooks, hunters, craftspeople, and others. The loss of a favorite knife due to damage can frustrate people because of the cost to replace it. It is not always easy to find a replacement that works as well, fits as comfortably in the user's hand, or has the durability of an older model.

A better option is to repair a trusted knife. Repairs are affordable and an environmentally friendly option. Let our knife repair experts make your broken knife like new again, and at a fraction of the cost of buying a new one.

Watch Bobby make a knife full of chips brand new again.

• Any knife could become chipped or dull if tossed in a drawer with other utensils.

• Leaving debris of any type on a knife or washing the tool in a dishwasher can cause the blade to rust.

• Jagged edges on a knife can develop when using the wrong cutting surface. A wood cutting board will protect the blade more than a glass version. Other materials not to use as cutting boards include stainless steel, marble, and granite.

• Knicks can occur when people use honing steel improperly. Research how to do the process beforehand to avoid damage.

• Chips in the blade happen when cooks incorrectly use knives. An example is when using anything other than a cleaver or butcher knife to cut through bone.

• Broken or bent tips happen in a few ways. A dropped knife or one jammed in a drawer could develop this damage. Trying to fit a large knife into a small slot on a knife block could also cause breakage. Stabbing a knife into a butcher block or another item to hold it in place between uses could also result in a broken tip.

• Age also affects knives. Constant use without maintenance can break down the blade and the handle and lead to damage even when correctly using the knife.

• Dullness does not mean a knife no longer has a use. Any tool with a blade will eventually become dull with use. Sharpening the edge restores the item to a like-new condition.

When to Have Your Knife Repaired

Knives can survive a surprising amount of damage. Dullness is a maintenance issue and not a repair. Even the best kitchen tools and other blades will eventually become dull compared to their quality when new. Get a quote for any damage because it is almost always more affordable to repair than replace.

Blades with chips, knicks and broken or bent tips all have the potential to stay in service for years. It is unnecessary to throw away a knife with a wavy or warped cutting edge as it is often a simple repair. Rusted cutlery also has potential if the handle remains solid.

A blade broken at the handle may not be usable after a repair. It may be possible to salvage the knife for keepsake purposes if it is a sentimental piece. Broken handles may require the services of a woodworker rather than a knife service that specializes in sharpening blades and repairing blade issues.

When having knives repaired, customers can request a free estimate before the work begins. The price quote can help the owner determine if the repair cost is worth the effort. Most repairs are exceptionally affordable. Always ask if complex issues like a blade snapped at the base or a knife with a broken handle are mendable.

Options Available for Knife Repairs 

ProChef NY can handle from their mobile truck common problems like a dull blade. We perform mobile services throughout Manhattan, Westchester, Nassau, and Western Suffolk, and we post upcoming schedules online for customer convenience.

Repairs to blades can occur via our mobile service while we are sharpening your other knives. A mail-in service is also available for sharpening and can make it easier for customers with more extensive repairs. Customers can receive a price quote online or over the phone for many services. Owners may need to use the mail-in service for complex repairs for an accurate quote before the work begins.

Additional Resources

• 12 Ways You're Ruining Your Kitchen Knives - Eat This Not That