Ice Skate Sharpening 

Local Skate Sharpening Service

Proper skate sharpening isn’t just about grinding metal. It requires precise alignment for different blade thicknesses and types of skating. Our technicians have sharpened thousands of pairs of skates.

We use a professional hollow-ground skate sharpener and can sharpen both figure and hockey skates. Our equipment is also capable of handling the newer, harder stainless-steel blades.

New ice skates must be sharpened before use. Skates will also wear down with normal use.

We typically have a 2- to 3-hour turnaround time. Bring your skates in, and pick them up in a few hours. We do not take appointments—sharpening service is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Skate Sharpening Story

Some customers ask, Why does a bike and fitness store sharpen skates?

Our grandfather, Allen Martin, had a small sideline sharpening business in the 1970s. He sharpened anything that needed a cutting edge, particularly woodworking equipment. As bike sales and service grew in the 1980s, sharpening was gradually phased out—except for ice skates, which remained a popular service at the bike shop.

Today, Allen’s descendants continue the tradition of skate sharpening, serving the local community.