FAQ

Frequently asked questions

If you do not see your question(s) here, please give us a call at 952-938-6007. We’ll be glad to answer any questions you may have!

Scissors

Quality shears consistently take a better edge, and prove to be a superior investment in the long run.

Your scissors should only be used to cut hair. Many of today’s blades are designed and honed some finely that any other material will dull or damage the edges. For example, perm solutions and the harsh chemicals used in today’s salons are very destructive even to stainless steel scissors. Wipe your scissors clean and dry after each use. To maintain smoothness, place a small drop of all-purpose oil in the pivot screw area of your scissors. his will lubricate and help prevent build-up and corrosion. Apply oil frequently or at least once a week, depending on the use.

Under normal conditions, scissors will wear and tend to feel loose. The blades should not fall open by themselves, but be comfortably tightened to maintain a clean cut with minimal bending and pushing of the hair.

Sharpening, replacement of scissor bumpers and screws, rounding of lips, cleaning of shears, and buffing of blades. In order to serve you properly, please indicate any special services or requests to new orders and when servicing products.

Clippers

We service many brands, including but not limited to: A5, Andis, Oster, Schultze, Sterling, and Wahl.

We offer an extensive line of parts for clippers, including accessories, attachments, switches, cases and cords, as well as all parts required to overhaul and recondition clippers.

If the blades jam, wobble or chatter, the blades should be serviced.

Since clippers cut with a back-and-forth action of the blades, it is important to not only clean the blades after each use, but also place a drop of oil on the blades after each use.

Yes. All blades and associated parts are kept securely together during servicing.

Manicure Instruments

Acrylic nippers, nail wrap scissors, manicure scissors, pedicure implements, and tweezers of all types.

Knives

Knives are kept sharp by protecting the edges when storing them. Knives will dull quickly if stored in a drawer unprotected from other utensils. Contact with other metal will prematurely dull a sharp cutting edge.

Yes. The Sharpening Center can sharpen and re-serrate blades to extend their life.

Client Reviews

Knives came out sharper than when I bought them! Fair pricing, quick turnaround, and very nice people. 10/10 would recommend.

Ben Beuch

I highly recommend this place! Sharp knives make me want to cook and prep! I love how the knives were wrapped in butcher paper – gave me something to conveniently try the new effortless edge on! They also gave me plastic thin guards for the paring knives for free/transport.

Sophie Sampson

First time sharpening here, and I am impressed. I cut with Mizutani shears and they require skilled technicians. I have had these shears sharpened by a few places and Sharpening Center is by far the best in the Twin Cities! They even got my blending shears cutting smoothly after multiple attempts by other local sharpeners. Worth the trip!!

Diane Afrooz

We’ve had knives sharpened before with OK results. Heard about Sharpening Center and gave them a try. Wow! Amazing results. Great service. And they did a great and impressive job at packaging the knives, in plastic, individual sleeves and wrapped in brown paper. Impressive! Will never go elsewhere. And great pricing!

Ramon Gonzalez

My wife experienced prompt service and a reasonable price when getting her pinking shears sharpened. Dan gave her instructions on using them so they wouldn’t dull quickly. We both highly recommend the Sharpening Center.

Dennis P.

I do not live close to the Sharpening Center, but taking the trip to this business was definitely worth it! Their prices are really affordable and my tweezers are as good as new! Its location in Downtown Hopkins is also really charming.

A.B.

Seriously, I never knew my knives could be like this! I thought our Wüstof Grand Prix knives were great when we first bought them, but they were never this sharp! Nice work Sharpening Center! Fast and friendly service. Excellent pricing. Hours clearly posted and open during times I arrived or called. I would highly recommend their services.

Scott Ackerman

I bring my professional scissors and clipper blades here and have for years.
I highly recommend this place to all hair stylists. They’re the best scissor sharpening place in Minnesota.

Lois Ost-Raye

Great service, professional edges, quick turnaround, fabulous customer service.

Paige Sullivan

I had used a Wusthof chef knife in place of a cleaver and imagined the mangled blade was surely unfixable. Dan and team came through and did superb work at very good price. Highly recommend.

Garrett Haida

Top notch service. I traveled from out of town and Dan helped immensely with the turn around time. I would highly recommend as the knives were expertly sharpened. Also, check out the store. Lots of clippers and other sharp objects.

Steve Binder

For your blade sharpening or repair needs, contact The Sharpening Center! Drop off in person or mail in your order today!