Sharven for Restaurants

Restaurant knife exchange
in New Jersey.
First month free.

Princeton & Central New Jersey

Sharven gives your kitchen two sets of commercial knives. You cook with one set while we sharpen the other, and we swap them every week or every two weeks. It costs $5 per knife per exchange, with the knives included. Your first month is free.

How the knife exchange works

01

You pick your knives

Pick at least 7 knives from our commercial range.

02

We swap them on your schedule

Weekly or every two weeks, at a time that fits around prep. We take the used knives and leave a freshly sharpened set. Your kitchen is never without knives.

03

You pay per knife, per swap

$5 per knife each exchange. No knives to buy, no sharpening equipment, no downtime.

Your first month is free

We run the full service for one month at no cost. Keep going at $5 per knife per exchange, or we collect the knives and you owe nothing.

Start your free month or call us: (414) 315-1517

Proposed standard set. Feel free to customize.

Commercial-grade stainless knives with slip-resistant handles, the kind most professional kitchens already use. We suggest these 7 and are happy to change the mix:

10" chef's knife
The workhorse for the line: chopping, dicing, breaking down produce.
8" chef's knife
A shorter chef's knife for prep cooks and tighter stations.
7" santoku
Thin, precise slicing and fine vegetable work.
6" flexible boning knife
Trimming and deboning meat, poultry and fish.
12" slicer
Clean, even portions of roasts, brisket and salmon.
10" bread knife
Bread, sandwiches and delicate pastry.
3.5" paring knife
Garnish, peeling, trimming and detail work.

Other knives available: Fillet knife, nakiri, cleaver, utility knife, or extra chef's knives for larger lines. Color-coded handles are available for separating raw meat, poultry, fish, produce and dairy prep.

Pricing

$5 per knife. Minimum of 7.

Why kitchens switch to an exchange

Sharp on every shift

Knives are sharpened before they go dull, on a schedule. Nobody has to remember to send them out.

No knives to buy

The knives are included and maintained by us. Worn knives are replaced as part of the service.

Safer prep

A sharp knife needs less force and slips less. Dull knives cause more cuts in a busy kitchen.

Faster, cleaner cuts

Consistent edges mean consistent portions and presentation, and prep moves faster.

Service area

Restaurants in Princeton & Central New Jersey

We swap knives on-site for restaurants, cafes, caterers and commercial kitchens in:

  • Princeton
  • Pennington
  • Hopewell
  • Titusville
  • Lawrenceville
  • Skillman
  • Belle Mead
  • Rocky Hill
  • Kingston
  • Princeton Junction
  • Plainsboro
  • Cranbury
  • Hightstown
  • Robbinsville
  • Hillsborough

Restaurant knife exchange FAQ

What is the minimum order?
7 knives per set. You can add more at any time, and every knife is priced the same: $5 per exchange.

Do we have to buy the knives?
No. The knives are included and we maintain them. You only pay $5 per knife each time we swap them.

How often do you swap the knives?
Weekly or every two weeks, on a set day and time that fits around your prep. Busy kitchens usually choose weekly.

How does the free month work?
We bring both sets and run the full service for one month at no cost. If you want to continue, it's $5 per knife per exchange from month two. If not, we collect the knives and you owe nothing.

Can we choose which knives we get?
Yes. The proposed standard set above works for most kitchens, and we can swap in a fillet knife, nakiri, cleaver or extra chef's knives. You can change the mix between swaps.

Do you offer color-coded handles?
Yes. We can supply color-coded handles to help separate raw meat, poultry, fish, produce and dairy prep.

What if a knife is lost or damaged?
Normal wear is on us. If a knife goes missing or is damaged beyond normal use, we agree how it is handled before your first swap, so there are no surprises.

Which areas do you serve?
Restaurants in Princeton and Central New Jersey, including Pennington, Hopewell, Titusville, Lawrenceville, Skillman, Belle Mead, Rocky Hill, Kingston, Princeton Junction, Plainsboro, Cranbury, Hightstown, Robbinsville and Hillsborough. If you are nearby but not listed, ask us.

Start your free month

Tell us about your kitchen. We will get back to you within one business day to plan your set and first swap.

Rather talk? Call us at (414) 315-1517

Prefer email? Write to Service@Sharven.com.