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

Avast selection of guns and weapons of all sorts, they have assortments of ammunition, accessories/gear for your ammunition and weapons. Clothing & jewelry. Purses,bags and pouches that are great for concealing your small weapons.Outdoor camping equipment and hunting equipment. Assortment of courses, We rented a few guns to try before we bought in their indoor range. I recommend the “Personal/Private” course ; covers safety , laws /home invasion, ,how to clean, handle, load n fire your gun. There’s a discount If you’re in a group of two or more . Our instructor Jeremy was awesome- is professional, knowledgeable and patient . Friendly and helpful staff, Plenty of parking, handicap accessible and clean.

Deb G

Buck and Does is where it’s at. Not only are their employees helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly, but their firearm selection is vast and well priced. They have great membership rates and a couple cool perks that come with that as well. …

Andrew Kelleher

Amazing place. We were first time shooters from Canada and Mike was a amazing instructor. He gave us a run through and was very patient. Definitely recommended this place.

NJ S

I want to take the time to recognize RON, who works at Bucks and Does. I came there with my family and this gentlemen was flat out amazing. He helped us to zero a couple of A-R’s and perform some maintenance on a few handguns. Who does that? I mean I was going to try to figure this out from a YouTube video. Ron’s helpfulness, demeanor, knowledge, and patience is what every person needs when they go to a range or gun store. I haven’t zeroed a weapon in 30 years and I felt like I was back at basic training learning from a drill instructor who was a friend. I was considering going somewhere else to do my training and to get my LTC. Well that’s not happening. I will soon be taking the course online offered by Buc and Does since I’m not available on Saturdays. I will then be booking a session with Ron for the shooting portion of the test. That is what amazing customer service looks like. It will create its own business through satisfied customers. I have always said people don’t care how much you know until they KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE! Ron and the rest of the staff are the epitome of what excellence in the workplace is supposed to look like. Give this man a raise and give him some recognition. I encourage anyone that is considering checking out a gun range and all that comes with it to look no further than Buck and Doe’s Mercantile. Say hello to Ron and the guys when you are there, you won’t be disappointed!

Johnny August

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

By far the best indoor range I have been too. The staff are extremely helpful, friendly, and conduct a wide variety of courses / shooting leagues!

Great selection of firearms, clothing, and other veteran owned companies goods ( BRCC, War Fighter Tobacco).

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M Martin

This place is a home away from home. I always have a positive experience every time I come through here. The folks that work and run this shop are top notch! Shout out to Bobby, Kelle, and Don, for their expertise and customer service. I also asked if they carried 30-06 specific for M1 Garands, which they didn’t at the time. Low and behold a few days later there it was on the shelf! Plus their events are a blast. The wife and I just came out for their Date night. Highly recommend!

Scott Robinson

This place deserves 5 stars because of Don. Don is an amazing instructor. I signed up for a private lesson and Don was patient, informative, knowledgeable and provided excellent training. I highly highly highly recommend him. He also took his time and didn’t rush the lesson which I appreciated. Sometimes instructors only give you an hour and don’t explain important facts. I will say trying to schedule the private lesson was a nightmare, I had to call several times and I had a specific instructor in mind at first but in the end I just said can you book me a private lesson at 10:30 and then I showed up. That seemed to be most efficient and work out best. I will def. go back and take the HCL course here. I am very happy that I chose Buck & Doe’s and that Don is a great employee!

Jennifer Cramer

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

This was my first time at Buck and Does even though I pass by it quite frequently. I was impressed by their Facebook page so thought I’d check it out. It was even better than expected. A sweet gal Helene greeted me as I entered and asked what I needed. She helped me find everything (magazines and ammo) I was looking for and recommended some others I was still thinking about. Great prices too!! I will be back to shoot on the range and most likely purchase a membership. Call me impressed!!

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