The Sharpening Dude LLC

"THE BEST. Period dot. The amount of customer service you get from Jon FAR exceeds ANY hockey pro shop I’ve ever been to, over the last 40yrs. If you have any skate/blade concerns, just call him, he will get you sorted."

"Great experience with Jon. He took the time to talk with me about my skating experience and preferences, as well as explaining the benefits of various radius sizes and telling me about the local rinks. I would definitely recommend his services. I will be a regular customer going forward."

"I used to sharpen skates at Pure Hockey until they ruined the blade and my son couldn't stop at all. Eventually, I came across Sharpen Dude. There are several reasons why I'm writing a 5-star review: Experience: John has been sharpening skates since he was nine years old. His grandfather played in the NHL. The entire family enjoys hockey and skating. Believe me, professionals like John are difficult to come by. He even suggested something that many trainers are unaware of: changing the profile of the blade. My son's coach, who is a USFS Gold Medalist, confirmed his expertise to change the skate blade profile. Proper profiling will result in improved balance, maneuverability, and overall speed. Convenience: If you are too busy to swing by throughout the day, you can drop off/pick up skates in a secure location. Dedication: He is not in the business for the money. Once I met him, I was shocked. He is a very nice person. I wish everyone was as committed as he is. We need more experts like him! To summarize: Before you decide to sharpen your skates, consider who you can trust your skates with. The individual who only knows how to turn on the Sparx machine or the true expert"

"A true find in the Northern VA/DC area. John is a true master of his craft, amazing entrepreneur, and good dude! Great craftsmanship and personable customer service, who will also give you the truth and not try and pull one over on you like other pro shops. He installed custom felt tongues on my skates, sharpened and replaced the steel all in four days - while accommodating and satisfying his other extensive DC area customer base. If you are serious about hockey and want the best, this is it. Overall incredible experience!"

"This dude knows what he’s doing with hockey skates and blades. My son is a goalie who likes a specialized profile on his blades and The Sharpening Dude gets it right every time!! It’s also super convenient to pick up tape, laces, and other supplies while waiting for the sharpening. Two thumbs up. Five stars. Highly recommend."