Just fetched our knives back after having them sharpened. They're terrific! Grateful to have them back better than new.
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Local Root has been a go-to source for kitchen equipment, cookbooks, and knife sharpening. Therefore we Cantabrigians are sad to see it leave Cambridge and move to Belmont. Realistically, it's only... See more
Stopped into the new Belmont location for their knife sharpening services and am glad I did. I left three knives that were long overdue for sharpening. They came back beautifully sharpened and prote... See more
I brought in one of my two chef's knives to be sharpened and after getting home (a quick 2-day turn around) was so impressed by how easily it chopped and sliced I went right back with my second knife... See more
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About Local Root
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At Local Root, we work to supply chefs and home cooks with the tools they need to cook better, more beautiful food. We seek out cooking tools and kitchenwares manufactured from the best materials, that blend practicality and efficiency with the best in modern design. High quality is always top of mind, and we hope to pass that quality onto you, and into your kitchen, with our selection of cookware, bakeware, cook’s tools, knives, cookbooks, and other kitchen accouterments.
Over the past few years Local Root has expanded their service to include 2 levels of knife sharpening, standard service and whetstone sharpening and has become one of the premier destinations for knife sharpening in the greater Boston area, with 48 hour turnaround and drop off location in Cambridge, and Newton Lower Falls
We’re a locally owned business on Observatory Hill in Cambridge, Massachusetts and at The Mill at Newton Lower Falls in Newton Lower Falls, Massachusetts, and take pride in providing all our customers with a very personal level of customer service. We think that matters and hope you will too as you grow as a cook and equip your kitchen with tools built to last a lifetime.
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77 Leonard St., 02478, Belmont, United States
- (617) 993-3188
- hello@localroot.com
- localroot.com
4.9
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Excellent customer service
Excellent customer service. Our knives are fantastic now!
October 26, 2018
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Best knife sharpening service I’ve had…
Best knife sharpening service I’ve had in a long time. Kudos
October 22, 2018
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A great little store, with excellent knife sharpening service
Very professional and friendly staff. Beautiful store, very happy with your knife sharpening service.
October 22, 2018
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Getting my knives professionally…
Getting my knives professionally sharpened was a first for me and something that I will do again. Local Root sent the knives back to me in very nice sleeves and in much better condition. I am enjoying cooking with them!
October 22, 2018
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Great job and quick!
October 22, 2018
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Knife Sharpening
I use them for knife sharpening. They are good but very expensive. They are always ready when they say they will be.
September 27, 2018
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Excellent service received
Excellent service received. Knives work like new!
September 27, 2018
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Great job sharpening our knives.
September 27, 2018
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Excellent knife sharpening service
Beautiful store in Belmont. It's out of the way for me but very much worth it - it only took 2 days and my knives were way sharper than the mobile service I've been using in the past.
September 27, 2018
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attentive and flexible
attentive and flexible, they applied the generous end-of-season discount to exactly the outdoor furniture pieces i wanted. and then the owner himself showed up to assemble it in my backyard!
September 17, 2018
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They did a great job -- it was the…
They did a great job -- it was the first time having knives sharpened here, and they were timely and took amazing care.. would definitely recommend.
September 17, 2018
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From a fan of Local Root
Great store. Friendly helpful professional staff, excellent stock, great service. I had knives sharpened (super speedy) beautifully sharp and a very god price.
September 13, 2018
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Excellent experience
Excellent experience! The knives returned in superb condition, not to mention extremely sharp. The quick turnaround (48hrs) is an added bonus. Well done. Thank you!!
September 13, 2018
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The knives came out very sharp
The knives came out very sharp. Thank you!
September 13, 2018
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Point is - they did a terrific job
Local Root did a terrific job sharpening our knives. They’re like new. Local Root was quick, friendly, and it was a breeze to park. My knives came back in safety sleeves which was an added plus. I’d highly recommend them.
August 28, 2018
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Great value- fast turnaround
Great value- fast turnaround. Our knives feel brand new. Highly recommend!
August 25, 2018
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Expert Cutlery Sharpening Service
Jonathan is clearly passionate about his work, which shows in the finished product. Sharpening service was quick and flawless, with precise, long-lasting edges. Will keep coming back.
August 24, 2018
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