Gunsmithing & Knife Sharpening Services in the San Antonio, TX Area
Buck & Doe’s customers have come to expect high-quality products and excellent customer service. The gunsmithing department embodies that same quality and service. We are not your typical gun shop, which you will experience when you walk in the door why 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.
We offer a wide range of services including sonic cleaning, scope mounting/bore sighting, trigger installation, rifle stock bedding, muzzle device installation, and AR-15/AR-10 services. Bring your firearm in today for your cleaning, repair, and/or modification needs. The next time you need gunsmith services you can depend on in the San Antonio, TX area, visit the staff at Buck and Doe’s Mercantile! As always, you can give us a call with any questions.
Knife Sharpening
Maintaining a good sharp edge on your cutting tools helps them to work better and safer than a dull, rough, or chipped cutting edge. We utilize a commercial-grade water-cooled sharpening system to provide your blade with like-new sharpness while minimizing the material removal and reducing the heat generation that could otherwise weaken the tool. We simply charge $7 for a 5-inch blade or smaller and $10 for a larger blade up to 12 inches. If you are searching for experienced knife sharpening in the San Antonio, TX region, end your search with Buck & Doe’s Mercantile. Stop in today for detailed and efficient 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 excellent condition so it’s always ready when you need it. Recognizing when it’s time to sharpen your knife is crucial to keep it working safely and effectively. Here are some signs to look out for:
- Difficulty Cutting: If your knife struggles to slice through items that it used to handle easily, it’s likely time for a sharpening session. A sharp knife should make clean cuts without requiring excessive force – even through softer materials.
- Visible Dullness: Inspect your knife’s blade under a light. If you notice the edge is reflecting light, this is a sign that it’s becoming too dull. A properly sharpened knife edge will not reflect light because it is finely honed to a point.
- The Paper Test: This is a simple and effective method to test your knife’s sharpness. Hold a piece of paper upright and try to slice it with the knife. If the knife fails to cut smoothly and instead tears the paper or can’t make a cut at all, it needs to be sharpened.
- Increased Pressure: Pay attention to the amount of pressure you need to apply in order to cut anything with your knife. If you find yourself pressing down harder than usual to make cuts, this is a sign that the knife is becoming too dull.
- Edge Irregularities: Carefully, to avoid cutting yourself, feel the edge of the blade with your fingertips. If you can feel nicks or detect blemishes or unevenness along the edge, it’s time to visit our knife sharpening professionals.
- Accidents & Slippage: A dull knife is more prone to slipping off the surface of what you’re cutting, which can increase the risk of injury. If you notice your knife beginning to slip more frequently, it’s important to act quickly.
Regular maintenance and proper knife sharpening services will keep your knives performing well and extend their lifespan, making them safer and more enjoyable to use. The team at Buck and Doe’s offers professional knife sharpening services using leading industry tools for your peace of mind. Contact us today to learn more 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