🏒 Professional Hockey Skate Sharpening Trust your edges. Perform with confidence.
The Sharpening Dude delivers elite-level skate sharpening trusted by serious players across the region. Whether you're lacing up for your next big game or just hitting the ice for a weekend skate, we’ll make sure your edges are dialed in for maximum performance.
Standard Hollow: 1/2" If you're unsure of your sharpening preference, we start with 1/2", the most popular radius of hollow (ROH) for hockey players.
Available ROH Options: We offer all standard sharpening depths: 3/8", 7/16", 1/2", 9/16", 5/8", 11/16", 3/4", 13/16", 7/8", 15/16", 1"
Flat Bottom V (FBV) Sharpening: Want more glide without sacrificing bite? Ask us about our FBV sharpening options to find the perfect profile for your game.
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Vakhtang Koroghlishvili
Finding a reliable sharpener for my blades has always been a challenge
Finding a reliable sharpener for my blades has always been a challenge. That's why I'm thrilled to recommend John—he's absolutely one of the best figure skate sharpeners in the Virginia and Maryland area. Around the D.C. region, he's unmatched in terms of precision, knowledge, and attention to detail. I'm not entirely sure about sharpeners in other states, but in this area, John is the only one I trust with my blades.
What sets John apart is his deep understanding of figure skating needs. He doesn't just sharpen blades; he tailors the hollow and edges based on your skating style. He takes the time to explain what he's doing and why. If you're in the VA, MD, or D.C. area and serious about your skating, do yourself a favor and go to John. You won't regret it!
Figure & Recreational Skate Sharpening
Hockey Mom 1
Amazing Blades!
I got these for my son and he absolutely loves them! The Sharpening Dude really came through for us with expertise and recommendations. This was huge for us! Thank you so much!
Bladetech Mirror - Finish Flex Blades
Anonymous
I cannot speak higher of my experience
I cannot speak higher of my experience. John is a master of his craft and provides friendly and expert-level service in a welcoming environment.
Hockey Skate Sharpening
Bob O
Always solid
Always solid work!
Hockey Skate Sharpening
Heather Raymond
Excellent Service and affordable pricing
Excellent Service and affordable pricing. We are pleased with the sharpening expertise of the Sharpening Dude and are happy to know a professional sharpener who genuinely is conscientious about about his clients and the job he performs. We appreciated his time in squeezing us in last minute and the affordable pricing! I highly recommend him.
Thank you so much for squeezing us in last minute! What a difference having my daughter's skates sharpened by a professional made. We appreciate the affordable pricing! We enjoyed meeting you and appreciate your friendly and positive demeanor. We will definitely come again and pass along your name to others.
John is the one who I trust to sharpen my skates especially my son’s. Also, he’s an avid hockey fan and has wealth of information in DMV! I highly recommend him for anyone looking to get their ice hockey skates sharpened!
My son and I went to John to get his first hockey skates sharpened because of all of the positive reviews and he didn’t disappoint. He was so friendly and extremely knowledgeable and clearly just loves the sport. We will definitely go back to The Sharpening Dude!
