PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1632642
PUBLISHER: Grand View Research | PRODUCT CODE: 1632642
U.S. Knife Sharpening Service Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By End-use (Household, Commercial, Industrial), By Country (Northeast, Southwest, Midwest, West, Southeast), And Segment Forecasts, 2025 - 2030
U.S. Knife Sharpening Service Market Growth & Trends:
The U.S. knife sharpening service market size is expected to reach USD 135.9 million by 2030, registering a CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The rapid development of urban areas, coupled with consumer preference for a wide variety of cuisines, has led to an increase in the number of cafes, specialty coffee shops, and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) in the U.S. The trend of dining in restaurants and cafes offers lucrative growth opportunities for knife sharpening service providers.
According to the National Restaurant Association, U.S., there were over 1 million restaurant locations in the country in 2019. In addition, the growth of the restaurant industry owing to consumers' desire for convenience, socialization, and high-quality food and service has resulted in restaurant owners investing in modern and quality kitchen knives. This factor acts as a major driver for the market in the country.
According to the American Barber Association, there are 140,000 businesses providing barbershop services in the U.S. Hence, the growing demand for the sharpening of scissors and blades is driving the need for sharpening service providers.
The increasing influence of culinary arts on consumers, coupled with the growing number of luxury hotels and high-end restaurants, supports the demand for kitchen knife sharpening services in the commercial segment. The growing trend of tourism, coupled with the growing consumer willingness to spend on exploring exotic destinations, luxury hotels, and culinary travels, is also expected to drive the demand for kitchen knives and knife sharpening services in the country.
Hotels, restaurants, barbershops, and lawnmower repair shops are among the major end-users of sharpening services for knives and other cutting tools. In addition, residential households that use high-priced and premium quality knives opt for knife sharpening services in order to enhance the life span of the knife and retain the quality of the blade.
Consumers tend to opt for seasoned knife sharpening service providers with extensive experience in the industry. Moreover, consumers prefer that knives be sharpened on whetstones that typically start off at 1,000 grit and finish anywhere between 6,000 grit and 10,000 grit. The trend of electric sharpeners is also increasing among business owners in order to cater to the rising demand for normal/minor sharpening services. Knife sharpening service providers are opting for electric sharpeners owing to their major benefits, such as low cost and less time consumption.
One of the major factors affecting purchasing decisions is the turnaround time of knives in the market. Moreover, the durability and quality of sharpening are key in influencing consumers' decisions on whether or not to visit again. Word-of-mouth marketing also significantly affects the purchasing decisions of consumers. In addition, the growing presence of service offerings via social media and e-commerce platforms is influencing and changing the way consumers opt for such services. Several players in the market choose to mail-order services to increase their reach among consumers. New entrants offering various innovative solutions and practices also influence the purchasing decisions of consumers.
The cost of the service is also a major factor affecting the buying decisions of consumers. Consumers with high volume need to seek services at lower costs and with less turnaround time. The growing awareness about the benefits of sharp knives and cutting tools is also driving consumers to opt for professional services instead of at-home or DIY practices.
U.S. Knife Sharpening Service Market Report Highlights:
- The industrial segment dominated the market with the largest revenue share of 34.8% in 2024. The industrial sector, which includes food processing plants, meat packing facilities, and large-scale commercial kitchens, relies heavily on sharp, well-maintained knives for efficient operations.
- The commercial segment is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.7% over the forecast period. The increasing number of food service establishments, including restaurants, cafes, and catering services, is a major driver, as these businesses require well-maintained knives for efficient operation and food safety.
- The West U.S. knife sharpening service industry dominated the U.S. market with the largest revenue share of 26.5% in 2024. The region is home to a high concentration of restaurants, cafes, and food establishments, particularly in major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, which heavily rely on sharp and well-maintained knives for efficient operations.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Purchased Database
- 1.3.2. GVR's Internal Database
- 1.3.3. Secondary Sources & Third-Party Perspectives
- 1.3.4. Primary Research
- 1.4. Information Analysis
- 1.4.1. Data Analysis Models
- 1.5. Market Formulation & Data Visualization
- 1.6. Data Validation & Publishing
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Segment Snapshot
- 2.3. Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. U.S. Knife Sharpening Service Market Variables, Trends & Scope
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.1.1. Parent Market Outlook
- 3.1.2. Related Market Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.2.1. Profit Margin Analysis (Industry-level)
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Market Opportunities
- 3.3.4. Market Challenges
- 3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 3.5. Market Entry Strategies
Chapter 4. Consumer Behavior Analysis
- 4.1. Demographic Analysis
- 4.2. Consumer Trends and Preferences
- 4.3. Factors Affecting Buying Decision
- 4.4. Consumer Product Adoption
- 4.5. Observations & Recommendations
Chapter 5. U.S. Knife Sharpening Service Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. U.S. Knife Sharpening Service Market, By End Use: Key Takeaways
- 5.2. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2024 & 2030
- 5.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, By End Use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Household
- 5.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.2. Commercial
- 5.3.2.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.3. Industrial
- 5.3.3.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 5.3.1. Household
Chapter 6. U.S. Knife Sharpening Service: Country Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. U.S. Knife Sharpening Service Market: Country Outlook
- 6.2. Country Marketplaces: Key Takeaways
- 6.3. Market Estimates & Forecasts, by Country, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. U.S.
- 6.3.1.1. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.2. Northeast
- 6.3.1.2.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.1.2.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.3. Southwest
- 6.3.1.3.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.1.3.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.4. Midwest
- 6.3.1.4.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.1.4.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.5. West
- 6.3.1.5.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.1.5.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1.6. Southeast
- 6.3.1.6.1. Key country dynamics
- 6.3.1.6.2. Market estimates and forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 6.3.1. U.S.
Chapter 7. U.S. Knife Sharpening Service Market: Competitive Analysis
- 7.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, by Key Market Participants
- 7.2. Company Categorization
- 7.3. Participant's Overview
- 7.4. Financial Performance
- 7.5. Product Benchmarking
- 7.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024 (%)
- 7.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 7.8. Strategy Mapping
- 7.9. Company Profiles
- 7.9.1. Carter Cutlery
- 7.9.1.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.1.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.1.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.2. American Cutting Edge
- 7.9.2.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.2.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.2.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.3. Cozzini Bros
- 7.9.3.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.3.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.3.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.4. Florida Knife Company
- 7.9.4.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.4.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.4.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.5. Town Cutler
- 7.9.5.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.5.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.5.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.6. Eversharp Knives
- 7.9.6.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.6.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.6.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.7. John's Sharpening Service & Cutlery World, LLC
- 7.9.7.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.7.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.7.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.8. Market Grinding Inc.
- 7.9.8.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.8.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.8.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.9. National Sharpening
- 7.9.9.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.9.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.9.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.10. RodsSharpening.com
- 7.9.10.1. Company Overview
- 7.9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 7.9.10.3. Product Portfolios
- 7.9.10.4. Strategic Initiatives
- 7.9.1. Carter Cutlery
List of Tables
- Table 1 U.S. knife sharpening service market: Key market driver analysis
- Table 2 U.S. knife sharpening service market: Key market restraint analysis
- Table 3 U.S. knife sharpening service market estimates & forecast, by end use (USD Million)
- Table 4 U.S. knife sharpening service market estimates & forecast, by country (USD Million)
- Table 5 Northeast macro-economic outlay
- Table 6 Northeast knife sharpening service market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Table 7 Southwest macro-economic outlay
- Table 8 Southwest knife sharpening service market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Table 9 Midwest macro-economic outlay
- Table 10 Midwest knife sharpening service market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Table 11 West macro-economic outlay
- Table 12 West knife sharpening service market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Table 13 Southeast macro-economic outlay
- Table 14 Southeast knife sharpening service market estimates and forecast, by end use, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Table 15 Recent developments & impact analysis, by key market participants
- Table 16 Company market share, 2024 (%)
- Table 17 Company heat map analysis, 2024
- Table 18 Companies implementing key strategies
List of Figures
- Fig. 1 U.S. knife sharpening service market segmentation
- Fig. 2 Information procurement
- Fig. 3 Primary research pattern
- Fig. 4 Primary research approaches
- Fig. 5 Primary research process
- Fig. 6 Market snapshot
- Fig. 7 Segment snapshot
- Fig. 8 Regional snapshot
- Fig. 9 Competitive landscape snapshot
- Fig. 10 Global parent industry and US knife sharpening service size (USD Million)
- Fig. 11 U.S. knife sharpening service size, 2018 to 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 12 U.S. knife sharpening service market: Penetration & growth prospect mapping
- Fig. 13 U.S. knife sharpening service market: Value chain analysis
- Fig. 14 U.S. knife sharpening service market: Dynamics
- Fig. 15 U.S. knife sharpening service market: Porter's five forces analysis
- Fig. 16 U.S. knife sharpening service market estimates & forecast, by end use (USD Million)
- Fig. 17 Household market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 18 Commercial market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 19 Industrial market estimates & forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 20 US knife sharpening service market estimates & forecast, by country (USD Million)
- Fig. 21 Northeast knife sharpening service market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 22 Southwest knife sharpening service market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 23 Midwest knife sharpening service market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 24 West knife sharpening service market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 25 Southeast knife sharpening service market estimates & forecast, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- Fig. 26 Key company categorization
- Fig. 27 Company market share analysis, 2024
- Fig. 28 Strategic framework of US knife sharpening service
