Close your eyes. You’ve just diced mountain of veggies and now your knife is about as sharp as a spoonknife. But from the realms of the city of London’s kitchens and cafes, keeping a knife sharpening on the cutting edge isn’t just a task—it’s artistry. Being in a city lousy with foodies, finding the perfect knife sharpening service can feel like playing hide and seek.

At some point all of us crave for that magical touch—the person who breathes new life into a knife tired from slaying endless onions. And in London, there are such artisans. So how would you choose the correct one? Some will promise edges so sharp they’ll slice time, while others cutting long strokes with a grace similar to a ballet dancer. There are those who only tune any blade while humming to the oldies, transforming sharpening into a concert.

So you’re wandering the web of London’s option for a moment and think to yourself: why not do it yourself? It allows you to meditate over an edge in sharpening. You certainly risk losing your way, or a piece of yourself in the process of acquiring a fine edge, your fingers perhaps. An almost deceptive mixture of simplicity and complication, like dancing for the first time. But the reality is, for all these years, the pros have mastered this magic. They have seen your every knife, from the small paring knife to the king’s blade. They have sharpened so much that it surpasses your cup of tea processing.

There’s some real magic in imaging your prized possession getting the pampering it deserves. Whetstones may have their stories shared, maybe you’ll hear about a blade being reborn—a sort of Cinderella story. From then on, it stops simply being a service but turns into an exchange of passion and accuracy. When your knife’s feeling dull and listless, why not consider heading to a knife magician London?

Whether you are new to this game or not, London’s knife wizards will leave you with your mouth hanging open like it’s being sliced with an invisible knife. By the time your knife is returned to you, it will be so sharply ready to chop that dinner prep like a conversation tomorrow. So hold on to your fingers and get ready—London’s blade artisans have got you