Steve Cho has been a professional knife sharpener at Mercado La Paloma for one year, but his passion for sharpening, repairing, and collecting high-quality kitchen knives extends for more than half a decade. What sets Steve apart from other professional sharpeners is his pursuit of excellence in hand sharpening on whetstones.
Steve’s abilities were first noticed by the chefs at Mercado La Paloma, beginning with Holbox and soon spreading to chefs at other restaurants in the market. His meticulous process, which combines synthetic and natural stones, produces an edge that is both fine and “toothy,” a quality highly prized by chefs who work with raw seafood.
If you need knife sharpening services, Steve is here every other Friday morning. He will be set up in the outdoor pergola and is happy to discuss his services with you.