The Sharpening Dude · Annandale, VA
Figure skate sharpening.
Careful attention to your edges, with your blade and skating level in mind. Tell John how your skates feel and what you want from your next sharpening.
From $20 per pair
Starting price per pair. Damage or additional work is discussed before we begin.
- Where
- 6455 Holyoke Drive, Annandale, VA 22003
- Visit
- By appointment. Select the service and time that work for you.
- Allow time
- Work and conversation can run beyond the calendar slot.
At the bench
Care for the blade you skate on.
- 01
Talk about the feel
Bring your usual hollow if you know it. If you do not, we will talk through a starting point.
- 02
Inspect and sharpen
We check blade condition, discuss any extra work and sharpen the agreed setup.
- 03
Check and finish
Edges are checked and finished before your skates leave the bench.
Do I need to know my hollow?
No. Bring the skates and tell us about your skating and how the edges feel. We can help you choose.
What if the boot or blade mounting needs attention?
Book figure boot and blade services for mounting, alignment or boot issues. Sharpening is a separate appointment type.
Can I mail in figure skates?
Yes. Contact us first to confirm the work and shipping arrangements. Received work typically ships back out in 24–72 hours, depending on workload; transit and any parts wait are additional.
Here 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 details