Gunsmithing & Knife Sharpening Services in the San Antonio, TX Area

At Buck & Doe’s Mercantile, we go beyond the typical gun shop experience. Whether you’re here for our state-of-the-art indoor gun range, top-tier firearms and hunting gear, or expert gunsmithing services, you’ll find unmatched quality and customer care. Our gunsmithing department upholds the same high standards that have made us a trusted name in the San Antonio shooting and hunting community. It’s no surprise we were voted “Best Gun Club” in San Antonio for 2021, 2022, 2024, and 2025 by the San Antonio Express-News Reader’s Choice Awards. Come see why hunters, shooters, and gun enthusiasts alike choose Buck & Doe’s.

Our expert gunsmiths offer a wide range of firearm services, including sonic cleaning, scope mounting and bore sighting, trigger installation, rifle stock bedding, muzzle device installation, and specialized AR-15/AR-10 work. Whether you’re a hunter preparing for the next season or a shooting enthusiast maintaining your gear, Buck & Doe’s Mercantile is your trusted destination in the San Antonio, TX area for firearm cleaning, repairs, and modifications. As always, you can give us a call with any questions.

Knife Sharpening

Keeping your knives and cutting tools sharp not only improves performance but also ensures safer handling—whether you’re out in the field, on a hunt, or in the kitchen. At Buck & Doe’s Mercantile, we use a professional water-cooled sharpening system to restore your blades to like-new sharpness while minimizing material loss and heat damage. Our sharpening service is affordable and precise: just $7 for blades up to 5 inches and $10 for blades up to 12 inches. If you’re looking for reliable knife sharpening in San Antonio, TX, trust the team that hunters, outdoorsmen, and shooting enthusiasts count on. Visit Buck & Doe’s today for fast, expert service.

Signs That You Need Knife Sharpening Services

Buck and Doe’s offers professional knife sharpening services to clients throughout the San Antonio area. Our goal is to keep your knife in exKeeping your knives in excellent condition ensures they’re always ready when you need them—whether in the kitchen, on a hunt, or at the range. Recognizing when it’s time to sharpen your knife is essential for maintaining both performance and safety. Here are key signs that it’s time to visit Buck & Doe’s Mercantile for professional knife sharpening services in San Antonio, TX:

Difficulty Cutting: If your knife struggles to slice through materials it once handled with ease, it’s likely dull. A sharp blade should glide through with minimal effort.
Visible Dullness: Look at the blade under light. A sharp edge won’t reflect light, but a dull one will.
The Paper Test: Hold a sheet of paper upright and try slicing it. If the knife tears rather than slices cleanly, it needs sharpening.
Increased Pressure: Using more force than usual to cut is a sign your blade is losing its edge.
Edge Irregularities: Gently run your fingers along the blade (with caution). If you feel nicks or uneven spots, it’s time for a sharpening.
Accidents & Slippage: A dull knife can slip more easily during use, increasing your risk of injury.

Routine maintenance and proper sharpening not only improve your knife’s performance but also extend its lifespan. Whether you need your kitchen knives, EDC tools, or hunting knives serviced, our skilled team uses a commercial-grade, water-cooled sharpening system to restore your blade’s precision while preserving its integrity.

Stop by Buck & Doe’s Mercantile today for fast, reliable knife sharpening—or contact us with any questions about our services!

Services & Pricing

Pistol Services

Pistol Sight Install Service	$60
Pistol Sight Install XD/FN/SIG Service	$75
Trigger Installation Handgun	$75
Co-Witness Optics I Laser Install	$50

AR Services

AR Lower Build Out Service	$90
AR Build – Upper	$90
AR Barrel Installation Service	$90
AR Buffer Tube / Stock Replacement	$50
Stock Replacement	$30
AR Trigger Installation	$50
Gas Block Install	$70
AR Fore Grip Install	$20
AR Hand Guard Install	$85
AR Furniture Swap	$70
AR Grip Install	$15

Rifle Services

Bore Sighting Service	$30
Install / Index Muzzle Device	$50
Scope Mounting Service	$60
Trigger Installation Long Gun	$100
Lap Scope Ring	$50
Recoil Pad Install	$75

Cleaning Services

Pistol Sonic Clean & Lube – No Optics	$65
Rifle Sonic Clean & Lube with Scope	$90
Pistol Clean & Lube with Optics	$80
Remove Excess Copper Fouling from Bore	$75
Rifle Sonic Clean & Lube – No Scope	$75
Excessive Lead Fouling	$75

Gunsmith Labor Rate

General Labor Rate Per Hour

$75

Knife Sharpening

5 Inch Blade or Smaller	$7
5 Inch Blade or Larger	$10

Meet Our Gunsmith

Zach

Zach is degreed in Firearms Technology from the highly recognized Sonoran Desert Institute – School of Firearms Technology. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Neurobiology & Physiology from Purdue University and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from The University of Texas at San Antonio. Zach is a seasoned… Read More

A Few Words from Our Clients

I took the competition pistol class with Jeremy and I highly recommend this class for anyone thinking of getting into competition or even if you already compete, Jeremy was friendly, knowledgeable and safe. He provided me with one on one instruction on everything from holding the pistol correctly and drawing faster to footwork and quicker follow up shots. I can honestly say I was shooting twice as good by the end of the class. Now I need to practice the homework he gave me and win some competitions! I will probably join the shooting league they have a Buck & Does to get some additional practice in. Thanks for making it fun and informative!

tanya sherrill

My daughter and 9 friends celebrated her 12th birthday at Buck and Doe’s this past weekend. The girls had an amazing time at the archery range. For most all of the group, it was their first time shooting with a bow and they were able to …

Lori Sear

We are visiting from canada, someone referred us to Buck & Doe’s Mercantile, the store was neat and clean. The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable, Ron our instructor made this an incredible experience for us, his attention to detail, his knowledge of the firearms and safety were outstanding. This was an amazing experience from start to finish with Ron

Mark Silenzi

I attended the first shots class with Chris Elliott and was very impressed by his experience, knowledge and expertise of the subject as presented. I knew I wanted to learn more; therefore, I also signed up for a private session with Don Benton. Don also extremely experienced and his expertise made me feel very comfortable and helped me gain a level of confidence by his training me on a personal level as to every aspect of what to expect with owning and using a weapon. The professionalism of Chris and Don is unequivocal and garners my recommendation to anyone interested in the classes offered by Buck & Doe’s. The Mercantile at this places is also a bonus!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Wendy Thomas

Another great experience son had his first indoor archery competition. This place is awesome and their staff goes above and beyond. The staff are always involved and we’re helping new competitors understand how to properly score and ensure safety first.

carlos cotto

Buck & Doe’s have the best instructors ever! My husband and I were licensed in another state, but needed to take the LTC class for our new Texas license. We took the LTC class in early March 2021. At first I thought 6hrs in a class would be boring and hard to stay interested. Nothing could be further from the truth with twin brothers, Ron & Don as instructors. After going through some basics, we completed the proficiency portion. This allowed us to relax and focus on the other important information needed to meet the Texas LTC requirements. Ron & Don kept the class entertaining, yet informative. We never noticed how long we had left or what time it was during the entire class. Happily, we passed and within a few weeks, received our LTC. I would definitely recommend these 2 fine gentlemen as instructors for your LTC or to learn how to safely and legally use a firearm.
We have become members and love it! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They’ve been helpful with recommendations for purchases and general information. Membership has its privileges, with discounts on classes and shopping. They have a great selection of merchandise and there’s always something new and interesting. So far, we’ve never had to wait to get on the range, which is awesome. We highly recommend Buck & Doe’s for classes, shopping and range time.

Veronica Broverman

This is a nice facility. Good selections of firearms and ammunition. Very nice indoor range facilities. A bit on the pricey side, but I think it’s worth the cost. The staff seems knowledgeable. My only request would be for the staff to …

Landrum Gay

Got a membership here recently and have been going a few times a week since then. The employees are very nice and welcoming to people all of experience levels. They have a great inventory and are fair on prices. Range is clean, well ventilated, and everything is well maintained. As far as safety they do a great job of keeping an eye on all of the lanes at all times, but also give you room to breathe unlike some places. Highly recommend them and will continue to train here as long as i’m in town!

Isaac M

I attended an LTC class and Buck and Doe’s and was fortunate to get to work with Ron Benton. He did a great job making me comfortable and at the same time, he made sure I knew everything I needed to know about being safe and prepared when carrying my firearm. He did a great job. The crew and Buck and Doe’s always treats me well and is helpful. Thank you.

Aaron Rangel

I’m someone who always returns to a place after receiving excellent and satisfying customer service. In short, I was in the market for a new pistol, and Mr. Bob William went above and beyond to assist me by describing each product and its pros and cons. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and was impressed by his knowledge.

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Gunsmithing & Knife Sharpening