At most BNT stores

Knife Sharpening.
Because blunt is boring.

A blunt knife slips, squashes tomatoes and embarrasses you at the braai. Bring it to any BNT branch and we'll put the bite back in the blade. Bought it from us? Your first 3 sharpenings are on the house for a full year.

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Bought it at BNT
Free
3 sharpenings · 12 months
On the house. One per visit, for that knife.
Bought it somewhere else
R50–R100
We don't judge
Price depends on blade size and steel type.
The short answer

How much does knife sharpening cost at BNT?

Knife sharpening at BNT costs R50 to R100 per knife, depending on the blade's size and steel type. If you bought the knife from BNT, you get 3 free sharpenings for that knife, valid for 12 months from the purchase date, one sharpening per visit. The service is available at most BNT stores across South Africa; phone your branch first to check a sharpener is in that day.

Under the microscope

Drag to sharpen

What a blunt edge looks like up close, and what we turn it into. Drag the handle and watch the chips disappear.

Close-up of a blunt knife edge with chips and a rolled edge
Close-up of the same knife edge after sharpening, with a clean, thin edge
How it works

Buy once. Stay sharp all year.

  1. 01

    Pick your blade

    Buy any knife from BNT, in store or online. It now comes with 3 free sharpenings tucked into the deal.

  2. 02

    Guard that slip

    Your purchase date starts the 12-month clock. Keep the slip (or order number) like it's the last chop at the braai.

  3. 03

    Bring it back blunt

    Pop into any BNT branch. One free sharpening per visit, three times in the year. Walk out with an edge that means business.

The fine print, minus the fine print

Your free sharpenings are loyal to one knife

Think of them as three tickets with your knife's name on them. They don't transfer. Go on, try it:

You buy 1 knife
Knife A 123
3 free sharpenings waiting.

Spending them on your gran's carving knife or your oupa's old Okapi? That's a paid sharpening (R50–R100).

You buy 2 knives
Knife A 123
Knife B 123

Each knife gets its own 3 tickets. Bring the whole crew in on one visit.

Spending Knife B's tickets to give Knife A a 4th round. Nice try.

The deal, in 4 lines

Standard price
R50 – R100 per knife
Bigger blade or tougher steel sits higher in the range.
Free with purchase
3 sharpenings per knife
Only for the knife you bought from BNT.
Valid for
12 months
The clock starts the day you buy the knife.
Per visit
1 sharpening per knife
Bought a few? Bring them all. Each one gets its turn.
Find your sharpener

Phone ahead. Zero blunt excuses.

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FAQ

Questions, sharpened

How much does it cost to sharpen a knife at BNT?

R50 to R100 per knife, depending on the blade's size and steel type. Bought the knife from BNT? Then your first 3 sharpenings within 12 months are free.

Do I get free sharpening if I buy a knife from BNT?

Yes, and it's one of our favourite things to say. Every knife you buy from BNT comes with 3 free sharpenings for that knife, valid for 12 months from the purchase date.

Can I use my free sharpenings on a different knife?

Sorry, no. The 3 free sharpenings belong to the knife you bought and can't be moved to another one. Any other knife is sharpened at the standard R50 to R100.

I bought several knives. Can I bring them in together?

Absolutely. Each knife has its own 3 free sharpenings, so bring the whole set in one go. Each knife gets one sharpening per visit.

When do my free sharpenings expire?

12 months after the day you bought the knife. Unused ones lapse after that, so don't let them gather dust.

Which BNT stores offer knife sharpening?

Most of them. Sharpening needs the right equipment and a trained sharpener on shift, so phone your nearest branch before you come in to check it's available that day.

How long does knife sharpening take?

A pocket knife that needs a normal sharpening is usually done while you wait. Knives that need more work take about 30 to 45 minutes, so have a browse and come back. More than three knives, or a full kitchen set, we book in for collection later that day or the next, and let you know when they're ready.

Buy a knife. Get a year of sharp.

Every knife from BNT comes with 3 free sharpenings. Your tomatoes will thank you.

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