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

Our group of 5 had a blast at Buck & Doe’s. Our instructor, Paul, was informative and in good humor duing our lesson prior to our first shooting experience. I highly recommend the group format. We all had a great time in a fun and safe environment. Thanks Paul for sharing your expertise and time with us. Cheers!

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I honestly have to say this place is hands down the best! I completed my proficiency test for my LTC with Mr.Ron Benton. Very clear instruction and really professional. I was a bit nervous at first but once he explained the qualification and gave clear instructions, I was completely comfortable and confident. I highly recommend this place, they have a bit of everything! A good section to distract the wife while I drool over the selection of goodie’s for myself. My family will definitely be back! They have a good selection of rentals and not to mention the range! It’s very clean and well maintained! Thank you for the great service!

Victor Bowie

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

One of my new favorite places. Very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff. I’ve dealt with archery on multiple occasions. Nick, Melissa and Bradley (I hope I got all the names right) all went above and beyond to insure I had a great experience. The girl at the register is friendly and sweet. I highly recommend doing business with Buck and Doe’s. Small local businesses are the way to go and they’re a testament to that.

Chris Jurica

Decent selection of guns to choose from.

Staff are really professional and friendly. I took my siblings who were new to …

Tom W

I am so happy I found Buck and Doe’s. After a dog attack in my neighborhood, I decided it was time to get my license to carry. The process was so smooth. I took the online class through Buck and Doe’s and then signed up for the proficiency test at their facility. Being a new gun owner with little experience and up in age, I was a little nervous and intimidated to take the test. The instructor Ron Benton was so encouraging, kind, informative and made the test a pleasant experience.

Lisa H.

We love Buck & Doe’s. The staff is fantastic and their knowledge is amazing! Everyone is friendly and very helpful. We finally got smart and got the membership and will never think of being without it again. Great deal. Now get some prettier guns for women! Lol.

Denise Rich

Let me start by saying that this place is very organized and clean. Have one of the most friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff. Every staff member carry a firearm for safety purposes (not to show off) which that give me peace of mind and they’re well trained in case of any situation occurred. I mostly go to the Bow Range and there’s two amazing staff members (Can’t recall their names) that have so much knowledge and experience in hunting different types of games and will recommend the right accessories.

Edward Cruz

Fantastic place to shoot firearms in San Antonio TX. The staff is genuinely eager to answer questions and make sure you feel comfortable whether you are a beginner or an expert.

Marc Hernandez

My husband and I spent a fair amount of time with Ron learning and getting comfortable with just handling a gun. I think we asked a million questions and he was patient, easy to talk to, very informative and unhurried. He gave me many pointers on how to aim and to avoid the stove pipe scenario that was happening frequently. Thanks so much, Ron!

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