Outstanding Service and Wonderfully Sharp Knives
So happy that I am entering Thanksgiving week with delightfully sharp efficient knives. Very pleased I used the sharpening service at Local Root!
By Patricia
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 · Customer reviews of US businesses
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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.
Local Root (localroot.com) has 246 customer reviews on The Fair Hearing, with an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.
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So happy that I am entering Thanksgiving week with delightfully sharp efficient knives. Very pleased I used the sharpening service at Local Root!
By Patricia
Just had three knives sharpened at Local Root and they did a great job - they are like new. Will be taking the rest of my knives in right away.
By Susan
My knives never "cut so good"! Great job and very quick turnaround with extremely friendly service. Would highly recommend Didricks for all you sharpening! P.s. need a new sink brush, took the bristles straight off on first knife washing!
By Cathy
Excellent sharpening services. I have several different types of knives requiring different sharpening and all are excellent. I brought my knives in without guards and they included some very nice covers. I will go back.
By Michael
Knives came back nice and sharp. Will definitely use them again
By Brian
My knives came back razor-sharp, and there was a 2-day turnaround.
By Susan
went to local root to have some knives sharpened, It's tough to find a place that will do that these days.the person who helped me was awesome(definition of friendly and professional). quick turnaround and razor sharp.
By Ruben
Jonathan patiently listened to my preferences and needs. He helped me select the perfect knife and also sharpened my old knife as well. He also took the time to show me how to use a steel. There was no pressure to purchase anything I didn't need. Highly recommend!
By Newtonite