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Handcrafted in Petworth, West Sussex
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Services

Repair & refurbishment

A one-stop workshop for knife, cutlery and sword repair. Heirlooms, collectors' pieces, working tools — we restore all three.

Kukri refurbishment — Gurkha Museum collection, part 2

What we restore

Knife repair & revival
Dull blades, loose handles, broken tips — brought back to practical or decorative form.
Cutlery renewal
Sharpening and restoration for favourite sets you'd rather keep than replace.
Sword refurbishment
Antique or modern — functional, visually correct, sharp again.
Antique restoration
Preservation of historical edge tools, with an eye on future value.
Museum-quality work
Collaborative work with museums and collectors to display and preservation standards.

Why us

Craftsmanship
Work done by hand, by people who care about the outcome.
Materials
Proper materials and traditional techniques — the result looks right and wears well.
Heritage
Twenty years making and repairing edged tools. Each piece has a story.
Personal service
Direct contact, case-by-case quoting, no middlemen.

On film

  • Kukri refurbishment, part 1

  • An 18th-century Indian battle axe, restored

Care & service

Restoration, in detail

  • How do I care for natural-material handles?

    Stabilised burls and dyed woods are dimensionally stable, but a yearly wipe of food-grade mineral oil keeps them lustrous. Mammoth ivory is sensitive to dry heat — keep it away from radiators and direct desert sun.

  • Will you re-handle or restore an older Emberleaf knife?

    Yes, and we welcome it. Re-grinding, re-handling, re-leathering, re-finishing — bringing inherited and well-worn blades back to working life. Send a photo and a brief description via the contact page and we'll quote, or read the refurbishment service page for examples.

  • Is there a warranty?

    Lifetime against manufacturing defects — heat-treat issues, hidden cracks, fittings that come loose under normal use. Wear, abuse, lost edges and chipped tips from prying aren't covered, but we'll quote the repair and usually keep it modest.

Other services

Contact us to discuss your piece. We'll quote directly.

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