FAQs

We design and make all of our knives at our workshop in Reno, Nevada.

Our products are made to last, but we understand that stuff happens. Learn more about our repair or replace guarantee.

Yes! We are open 8 am–4 pm Monday–Friday . There is no need for an appointment, just come on down.

Due to COVID-19, we not offering tours at this time.

Absolutely! We’d love to discuss how our knives can meet your unique needs. Please send a brief description of your project and any initial ideas or questions to info@towncutler.com.

For individuals, we only offer custom Damasteel® knives made by Galen Garretson, founder and owner of Town Cutler.

Semi-custom knives are available for wholesale and large-scale orders. If interested, shoot us a note at info@towncutler.com.

We recommend starting with a great chef knife and then incorporating utility and paring knives. Based on what you like to make, you may also want some “specialty” knives, such as butchery and boning knives or a nakiri. If you need help deciding, check out our knife guide or contact us.

Yes. We offer financing through QuadPay for payments over $35 so you can chop now and pay later. QuadPay splits the purchase amount into 4 installment payments spread over 6 weeks and is interest free.

Our commitment to quality and craftsmanship means that our knives are handmade using the best steel and materials. Going from raw materials to a finished knife takes serious dedication, attention, and skills from the entire TC crew. Our knives are made to last and bring you and following generations a lifetime of enjoyment.

You can register for Town Cutler knives through The Dowry.

It depends on how often it’s used. A sharp knife is always safer than a dull knife, not to mention easier and more enjoyable to cut with, so we highly recommend sharpening your knife when it starts feeling dull. Cutting with a dull blade can lead to slipping off the product or using additional force that may cause accidents and injury.

Our knives have excellent edge retention and may not require sharpening as frequently as other knives. As a guideline, home cooks usually need sharpening every 6–12 months.

When you’re ready to have your knives sharpened, we do our best to make the mail-in process as easy and fast as possible. Learn more about mail-in sharpening.

No. We no longer provide sharpening for knives not made by Town Cutler.

Yes! We are open 8 am–4 pm Monday–Friday . There is no need for an appointment, just come on down. Leave your Town Cutler knives with us, and we’ll have them sharp and ready to rock the following day! Sharpening turn-around is never longer than 24 hours. Please note that knives dropped-off on Friday will not be available for pick-up until Monday.

No. We no longer offer rehandle or restoration work for non-Town Cutler knives.

Only if it’s a carbon steel blade. Stainless steel does not require oiling.