Hockey sharpening
From $15per pair
Fresh edges for your next skate. Traditional (ROH) and flat-bottom (FBV) sharpening.
Expert skate care · Annandale, VA
Get your edge.
Skate sharpening, profiling and Bladetech steel, matched to how you skate. Personal attention from John. Every level welcome.
Hockey · Figure · Goalies
Book your skate service.
Figure sharpening
From $20per pair
Careful sharpening for figure blades, with help choosing your hollow.
Skate profiling
$65per pair
Adjust your blade’s shape to fine-tune balance, glide and turning.
Prices are per pair. Profiling includes guidance. FBV, repairs and other additional work are confirmed before we begin.
Not sure which service to book? Book an evaluation ↗
Northern Virginia · Drop Box pilot
No time for an appointment?
Order online. Leave your tagged blades or skates. We sharpen them and let you know when to collect. Annandale, Aldie, Woodbridge and Warrenton.
New steel. Your setup.
Bladetech steel. Set up for you.
Choose blades for your holder and size, then add sharpening, profiling or engraving.
From $140 per pair
Popular setups are stocked. For other options, John confirms fit, total and timing before you pay.
Browse blades & options Need help with fit? ↗Meet the Dude behind your edges
Expert work. Straight answers.
Tell John what feels right, what feels off, or that you’re just getting started. You’ll get practical advice, including when a simpler setup is enough.
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“Took them out tonight and they felt incredible.”
For your team. Or just for you.
Custom jerseys & engraving.
Outfit the team or put a personal touch on your gear. Start with your idea, quantity and deadline.
We’ll confirm options, pricing and timing with you.
Request a custom quoteHere in Northern Virginia
Come by the shop.
Visit by appointment. Choose your service and a time before coming over.
6455 Holyoke DriveAnnandale, VA 22003No appointment? Try a local Drop Box. →
From across the country
Send your skates or steel.
Typically ships back out 24–72 hours after receipt, depending on workload. Shipping time and any wait for parts are additional.
Contact us first to confirm the work and shipping arrangements.
Arrange mail-in service ↗Mail-in detailsThe Hollow
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