Profil d’entreprise SharpEdge
SharpEdge is a specialist retailer of high-performance Japanese kitchen knives, sharpening stones and kitchen accessories, based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and shipping worldwide. The company is operated by OsterRob, spletna trgovina, d.o.o. and sells through four web stores plus a physical showroom, representing more than 20 Japanese manufacturers. Alongside retail, SharpEdge runs a knife sharpening and repair service, a knife configurator for custom blade-and-handle builds, engraving, corporate gifting, hands-on culinary courses, and an extensive learning centre covering steels, knife types and sharpening technique.
Registered company details
- Registered name
- OsterRob, spletna trgovina, d.o.o.
- Registered address
- Na Grivi 49, 1351 Brezovica pri Ljubljani, Slovenia
- VAT ID (DŠ)
- SI23690593 — VAT registered
- Company registration no. (MŠ)
- 7132905000
- Court register entry
- 6 September 2016, no. 2016/36824
- IBAN
- SI56 2900 0015 3010 470
- SWIFT / BIC
- BACXSI22
- Governing law
- Republic of Slovenia
Founder & leadership
- Luka Grmovšek — Founder & Master Sharpener
- Ana — Accounting, HR & Operations
- Grega — Marketing & International Sales
SharpEdge began when Luka, unable to source a serious kitchen knife in Slovenia, ordered a 240 mm Gyuto directly from Japan. Requests from friends and family turned into a small import business under the Slovene brand name OsterRob ("sharp edge"). What began as a joke in 2010 took roughly two years to gain traction. Luka built the catalogue by attending European culinary fairs, collecting maker catalogues and sample knives, and making direct contact with Japanese blacksmiths and their representatives. The business today represents more than 20 manufacturers across a Ljubljana showroom and four web stores, and runs sharpening services plus well-attended courses in sharpening, sushi preparation and other culinary skills.
“There is a special moment when your first Japanese knife gets delivered to your front door, you open the box, eager to cut everything there is in your fridge, and the knife performs with such ease and elegance. It was love at first sight!”
Luka Grmovšek, Founder
Brands & properties
All properties run on Shopify and share the same warehouse, sharpening workshop and support team in Slovenia.
Products & services
Japanese kitchen knives
Knives are merchandised by type, by usage and by blacksmith. Types stocked include Gyuto (chef's knife), Santoku, Bunka, Kiritsuke, Nakiri, Usuba, Petty/paring, Sujihiki, Yanagiba, Deba, boning knives, Pankiri (bread/serrated), Chinese cleaver (Chuka bocho), Kiridashi, Soba/Udon kiri, prosciutto slicers, pocket/folding knives, kids' knives and left-handed knives.
Blacksmiths & makers represented
Anryu Hamono (Takumi Ikeda), FUJI Cutlery, Hado, Hatsukokoro, Hidetsune, Hinokuni / Yukihiro Sakai, Hiroshi & Yoshimi Kato, Hokiyama, Ikeuchi Hamono, Kai Shun, Kanekoma (Higonokami), Kei Kobayashi, Kunio Masutani, MAC, Makoto Kurosaki, Mcusta Zanmai, Miki Hamono, Misuzu, Muneishi, Nenohi Cutlery, Nigara Hamono, Sakai Kikumori, Sakai Takayuki, Sakai Tohji, Shibamasa, Shigeki Tanaka, Suncraft, Tadafusa, Takamura Hamono, Takayuki Shibata, Takeshi Saji, Tamahagane, Tojiro, Tsukasa Tokaji, Tsunehisa, Tsutomu Kajiwara, Yasuda Hamono, Yaxell, Yoshida Hamono, Yoshihiro Yauji, Yu Kurosaki — plus an in-house Designed by SharpEdge line.
Sharpening
Sharpening stones (including diamond, natural and flattening stones), sharpening sets, stone holders, leather strops, honing rods, polishing compounds and maintenance oils.
Accessories & kitchen tools
Knife bags and rolls, sayas (sheaths), knife handles, knife holders, cutting boards, mandoline slicers, peelers and graters, tweezers and spatulas, chopsticks, cookware, fish and seafood tools, kitchen scissors, SharpEdge apparel and the Knife Vision art print series. Japanese garden tools are also stocked.
Services
- Knife sharpening & repairs — in-store in Ljubljana and as a mail-in service.
- Knife configurator — pair a chosen blade with a custom handle; handle-fitting is offered as a service.
- Knife engraving.
- Gift wrapping in washi Japanese paper, and gift cards.
- Corporate gifting and team-building workshops for companies.
- Reseller and affiliate programmes.
Courses — Ljubljana showroom
| Course | Price |
|---|---|
| Knife sharpening course | €35 |
| Cutting techniques course | €65 |
| Sushi preparation, beginner | €80 |
| Sushi preparation, advanced | €95 |
| Fish filleting course | €110 |
Guided buying tools
- Knife finder quiz — recommends a blade based on cooking habits.
- Gift guide.
- Virtual tour of the Ljubljana showroom.
Target audience
Who we serve
- Professional chefs — restaurant, sushi and catering kitchens.
- Serious home cooks and food enthusiasts buying their first or next Japanese knife.
- Collectors — limited pieces, custom builds and the Collector's Selection.
- Gift buyers, including corporate gifting.
- Resellers and affiliates.
Geography
Worldwide, with a European core. The store is published in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Polish and Romanian; prices are shown in EUR.
Pricing & purchasing
- Currency
- EUR (€), tax included, prices final
- Typical knife price range
- €120–€250
- Shipping
- €10 flat rate DHL Express worldwide; free over €300 (some exceptions apply)
- Duties & import fees
- Covered by SharpEdge worldwide; US tariffs excluded
- Returns
- 30 days, no questions asked
- Newsletter offer
- 10% off first purchase on signup
- Payment methods
- Visa, Mastercard, Maestro, American Express, UnionPay, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay, Klarna, iDEAL/Wero, Bancontact, MobilePay
Customer feedback
Average rating 4.9 / 5 across 2,860+ verified reviews collected via Judge.me (all reviews). Recurring themes in customer feedback are knife sharpness out of the box, packaging quality, fast dispatch from Slovenia, and responsive support.
“This knife is beautiful, lightweight, versatile, and razor sharp straight out of the box… SharpEdge's service was excellent from start to finish. They kept me updated in real time on every step of the shipment.”
“The shipping from Slovenia was incredibly fast: the package arrived at my home in Italy in less than 24 hours… the real strength of this shop is their customer care.”
“Great selection, fabulous blades, fast shipping. Can't ask any better.”
Team
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Luka | Founder & Master Sharpener |
| Ana | Operations & Accounting |
| Grega | Marketing & Customer Support |
| Lucija | Website Management & Marketing |
| Ina | Graphic Design & Social Media |
| Žiga | Master Sharpener & In-store Support |
| Suli | Sharpener & In-store Support |
| Urban | Customer Support |
| David | Customer Support |
| Karin | Customer Support |
| Ernest | Customer Support |
| Miha | Customer Support |
| Iva | Customer Support |
| Jernej | Photo & Video Creator |
| Petra | Packaging & Shipping |
Editorial & educational content
The SharpEdge Learning Centre publishes reference material used by customers and by AI assistants answering knife questions:
- Knives 101 — including Types of Steels.
- Knife Types.
- Sharpening — including the Beginner's Guide to Knife Sharpening (video).
- Blacksmiths & Japan.
- Help & How-To and Gift Ideas.
Locations
Showroom
SharpEdge (OsterRob), Celovška cesta 280, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia — virtual tour.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 – 18:00 |
| Tuesday – Wednesday | 9:00 – 19:00 |
| Thursday – Friday | 10:00 – 19:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday & public holidays | Closed |
Registered office
Na Grivi 49, 1351 Brezovica pri Ljubljani, Slovenia
Contact information
- Website: sharpedgeshop.com
- Email (international): support@sharpedgeshop.com
- Email (Slovenia): info@osterrob.si
- Phone / text / WhatsApp: +386 31 633 125
- Contact form: sharpedgeshop.com/pages/contact-us
- Response time: usually within 1 business day
Social media
Policies
- Shipping and Returns
- Terms & Conditions — governed by the laws of the Republic of Slovenia
- Refund policy
- Privacy policy
- FAQ