Scissor, Knife, Clipper Blade and Garden Tool Sharpening in Hampton, Richmond upon Thames

What We Provide

Scissor Sharpening

We sharpen all hairdresser, barber, dog grooming, florist, tailor, dress making, and upholstery scissors, using best-in-class high tech equipment.
  • Hairdressing scissors (full convex) – £20
  • Barber scissors – £18
  • Dog grooming scissors – £14
  • Dressmaking / tailoring / fabric scissors – £13
  • Kitchen / general purpose scissors – £7

Knife Sharpening

Our knife sharpening service is perfect for home kitchens or private chefs. We use the latest and best-in-class sharpening systems for the sharpest results.
  • Small kitchen knives – £6
  • Medium kitchen/ chef knives £7
  • Large kitchen/ chef knives – £8
  • Cleavers – £10
We charge extra for repairing chips and re-tipping.

Clipper Blade Sharpening

We provide clipper blade sharpening for both dog groomers and horse groomers. We inspect, realign, sharpen, clean, oil, reset the tension and test your clipper blades. We use best-in-class equipment to sharpen your clipper blades.

Horse Clipper Blades

1-2 blade(s)/set(s) – £8.50
3-5 blades/sets – £8
6+ blades/sets – £7.50

Dog Clipper Blades

1-2 blade(s)/set(s) – £8.50
3-5 blades/sets – £8
6+ blades/sets – £7.50

Garden Tool Sharpening

We sharpen all residential and commercial garden tools. Using the latest sharpening systems, we replicate the original angle and remove any nicks.
  • Rotary lawn mower single blade – £7 – £12
  • Cylinder lawnmower blades – £15 – £18
  • Shears – £8
  • Secateurs – £7
  • Axes – £8 – £15
  • Loppers – £8

We are not a mobile sharpening service. All work is carried out in our fully equipped workshop in Hampton. We do not rush the process and items have to part our very strict sharpening test before they are returned.

About Gary Barbe

After a career in advertising and exhibitions, including owning and launching the London Golf Show, the London Boat, Caravan & Camping Show and a wide range of wedding shows, Gary decided to leave working in the City behind to work from home and develop his hobby of sharpening. Completing numerous scissor and knife sharpening training courses – accredited by leading UK and USA authorities – Gary decided to launch Gary Barbe Blade Sharpener in order to service businesses and homes across South West London.


Gary Barbe Blade Sharpener has evolved into a high-quality sharpening business, servicing hairdressers, barbers, dog groomers, dress and interior designers, numerous chefs and thousands of homes throughout the service area, as well as stables and equestrian centres from further afield. Gary and the team love what they do. There is a great atmosphere in the workshop, where clients are always greeted with a friendly face and where the utmost pride is taken when it comes to the work.

Our Sharpening Service in South West London

Gary Barbe Blade Sharpener specialises in providing a professional, highly reliable scissor, knife, clipper blade and garden tool sharpening service to homeowners and business owners around South West London including:

  • Hampton
  • Hampton Hill
  • Twickenham
  • Richmond
  • Strawberry Hill
  • Teddington
  • Kingston
  • Surbiton
  • Thames Ditton
  • East & West Molesy
  • Esher
  • Walton-on-Thames
  • Weybridge
  • Staines
  • Shepperton
  • Ashford
  • Whitton
  • Isleworth

Our mission is to sharpen your blades whilst removing the least amount of metal. Book an appointment now by calling 07908 653364