Local RootReviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just fetched our knives back after having them sharpened. They're terrific! Grateful to have them back better than new.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was all made very easy

It was all made very easy. I brought in the knives, paid for them to get sharpened, then returned 2 days to some incredibly sharp knives. I'll be doing this again whenever my knives need sharpening.

February 27, 2018
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Extremely sharp knives!

Easy drop-off of knives. They are now extremely sharp! The knives were returned with very nice plastic sheaths and instructions for care.
The only "down" comment I would make is that knife-sharpening is a 48 hour turn-around, which I either was not told or I didn't hear/remember. The turn-around time wasn't the issue, but after two weeks, there was no call or email from Local Root, a minimal effort which I would have appreciated.
I will definitely use this service again.

February 26, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We love Local Root

We love Local Root. I recently had several knives sharpened by them. The result was amazing. They have such good customer service. Didricks and Local Root are a welcomed addition to Belmont Center’s Retail Landscape. We would love to have more stores of the same caliber.

February 11, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I give them 5 stars

I give them 5 stars, but can honestly only rate them on their knife sharpening. The owners/staff are personable and helpful, and my knives are razor sharp, which is what I asked of them.

February 10, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From dull and deadly to amazing

Handed over my collection of dull kitchen knifes of all sizes and shapes that were an serious need of a sharpen.

48 hours later WOW! I love my knifes and am enjoying learning how to use a sharp one vs a dull. Amazing transformation. The one with the bent tip was straightened and the large chefs knife with the 3 nicks looks brand new again.

5 stars - 2 thumbs up - I will be back every 6 months for a refresh.

January 3, 2018
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quality excellent though pricey

Service was fast, employees were friendly and the knife is sharp. The cost was more than I’m used to paying, so I’ll only go back if I need it done quickly.

January 3, 2018
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great job sharpening my knives

When the person who had been sharpening my knives for many years went out of business and I realized Thanksgiving would be a challenge without sharper knives, I found Local Root. Jonathan did an excellent job of sharpening about 10 knives for me. He returned them in the promised 48 hours - even on a Sunday and despite it being a busy time of year. The knives are clean, sharp, and he even took the time to repair a bent tip. I’m a fan.

December 16, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Local Root was friendly and …

The team at Local Root was friendly and very helpful. Their entire product line is high quality and the staff are quite knowledgeable. My knife, which I had sharpened there, is much sharper now and the turnaround time was very good.

December 14, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stopped into the new Belmont location …

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 protected by some nice sheaths that I'd not brought them in with. Sharpening services take only 24 hours and the owner does it himself. A little pricer than the last place I brought them, but I expected that given LR is a specialty store.

December 12, 2017
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I could not be more pleased with my …

I could not be more pleased with my knives! They were not this sharp when
I purchased them and Jonathan is kind and knowledgeable on all things knife related (and more). He is a wizard at knife sharpening!

October 12, 2017
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