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Here is why you should sharpen your skates at Waterman Sport? 

Waterman Sport is the go-to specialist for skate maintenance and repairs. Whether you have clap skates, fixed speed skates, figure skates, hockey skates, short track skates, or natural/touring skates, we have the right equipment and techniques to keep your skates in top condition.

When should you sharpen your skates?

As a general rule, we recommend checking your skates after every 10 to 12 hours of use. A simple test is to run your fingernail over the blade’s edge. If your nail scrapes slightly, your blades are still sharp. If not, it’s time to sharpen them.

Professional sharpening for every type of skate

At Waterman Sport, we offer specialized sharpening services tailored to the skate type:

  • Speed and clap skates: we routinely check and adjust the blade’s curvature. For clap skates, we also hand-polish the glide surface to a mirror finish.
  • Figure skates and hockey skates: these skates are hollow-ground to provide better grip. The depth of the hollow can be customized to suit your preferences and experience level.

Tips for maintaining sharp skates

  • Dry your skates immediately after use: this prevents rust and prolongs the life of your skates.
  • Use blade guards: protect your blades during transport to avoid damage.
  • Have your skates checked regularly: even if they feel sharp, our experienced skate experts can detect and correct small imperfections.

Skate sharpening course at Waterman Sport

Would you like to learn how to sharpen your skates yourself? Waterman Sport regularly offers sharpening workshops where you can master the craft. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase sharpening tools at a discounted rate during the course.

What does it cost to have your skates sharpened?

Standard skate sharpening

  • Basic sharpening & profiling: €15.00
  • Rust removal from: €15.00

Clap skates / hard steel (Mobilab machine)

  • Sharpening & polishing: €18.50
  • With profiling: €28.50
  • Rust removal from: €15.00

Figure skates & hockey skates

  • Sharpening, profiling & polishing: €16.00
  • Rust removal from: €15.00

Nordic / Salomon skates

  • Sharpening, profiling & polishing: €17.00
  • Rust removal from: €15.00

Sharpen your skates at Waterman Sport! Visit our stores in Amsterdam and Utrecht

We are located near the Jaap Edenbaan in Amsterdam and the Vechtsebanen in Utrecht. Our experts are ready to advise you and professionally sharpen your skates. You can drop them off and pick them up before your next skating session.

Choose for Waterman Sport and experience the difference of professionally sharpened skates!

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