Checkmate
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Checkmate
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Want to order a saw or blade to be picked up or sharpened? It’s as easy as ordering a pick or calling us on 07 345 3944

Saw Sharpening Services

Precision Sharpening, 
Superior Performance.

We manufacture, supply, service, and sharpen bandsaws, circular saws, and knives to keep your business cutting at its best.

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Saw Sharpening
Bandsaws
Circular Saws
Knives
Machinery
Tooling & Consumables
Saw Sharpening
Knives
Circular Saws
Bandsaws
Machinery
Tooling & Consumables

Trusted Brands, Quality You Can Rely On

TKM
KOHLBACHER GmBH
UDDEHOLM

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TKM

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KOHLBACHER GmBH

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UDDEHOLM

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Williams & White Equipment

Saw Sharpening Services

Keep Your Blades Sharp and Ready for Action

Saw Sharpening
Keep Your Blades Sharp and Ready for Action
We lead the saw servicing market with experienced staff, up to date machinery. Located in four specific locations in NZ. We can visit your site & provide support & service to allow you to focus on cutting wood, day to day, week to week.
Reliable Service, 
Wherever You Are

Reliable Service, Wherever You Are

From North to South, we provide expert sharpening and cutting tool services across New Zealand.

Wherever your business operates, we’re there to keep your tools sharp and performing at their best.

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Consistent service across New Zealand.

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Reliable, expert support wherever you are.

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Tailored Service for 
Your Region

Tailored Service For Your Region

We understand the unique needs of your area and provide customised sharpening and tool solutions close to home.

Benefit from local expertise and fast, reliable service.

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Tailored solutions for your region’s needs.

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Quick, responsive service close to home.

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Expert Sharpening at Your Doorstep

Expert Sharpening at Your Doorstep

We offer on-site sharpening services to minimise downtime and keep your operations running smoothly.

Talk to us today about our on-premise support options and keep your blades sharp without leaving your facility.

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Convenient sharpening right at your location.

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Minimise downtime with fast, on-site service.

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As a saw doctor, we’ve always had a great working relationship with Checkmate. They’re reliable, quick to respond, and always willing to help – whether it’s urgent saw work, dropping off parts, or covering staff shortages, they are there to help
Leialoha Musika
Head Saw doctor – South Pine – Nelson
Bandsaw, Circular Saw & Other Products

Top-Quality Cutting Tools for Every Job

In addition to sharpening services, Checkmate NZ supplies high-quality products designed to enhance your operational efficiency. Our bandsaws, knives, circular saws, and machinery are crafted to meet the highest industry standards.

Band Saw Blades

Band Saw Blades

Our range of band saws is designed for durability and precision, providing clean, efficient cuts in various materials. 



We also offer sharpening services to maintain blade quality.

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Circular Saw Blades

Circular Saw Blades

Checkmate NZ’s circular saws deliver top-tier performance with sharp, durable blades.



Whether for wood or metal cutting, our circular saws offer the precision you need for every task.

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Knives & Guillotine

Knives & Guillotine

Our precision-manufactured knives undergo accurate heat treatment to ensure exceptional flatness, parallelism, and edge retention, delivering consistent, high-quality cuts. 


We also provide sharpening services to maintain optimal knife performance.

Machinery
Tooling

Leading Innovation in Sawshop Machinery

Discover Advanced Sawshop Equipment

With expanded production and the launch of the cutting-edge Hammerhead Bandsaw Benching Station, Kohlbacher is setting new standards in sawshop machinery to meet growing global demand.

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The Shark 3000 Bandsaw Profiler

THE SHARK 3000 BANDSAW PROFILER

The Shark 3000 Bandsaw Profiler is a full flood CNC programmable machine that can take saws from 5.5m long to 14 m long.

Baracuda 750 Bandsaw Side Grinder

Baracuda 750 Bandsaw Side Grinder

The Baracuda Side Grinder is an innovative new design with a very practical loading system within it. It is very user friendly and the unit is CNC Controlled.

Hammerhead Bandsaw Benching Station

Hammerhead Bandsaw Benching Station

This has some exciting new features with the “Double Head” system which the Tensioning and Levelling work 100% independent of each other.

Ready for Precision and Performance?

Upgrade your cutting tools and experience the difference expert sharpening and top-tier products can make. From saws to knives, we’ve got the solutions to keep your business sharp and efficient. Contact us today to discuss your needs and see how we can help!
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Industries We Serve

Tailored Cutting Solutions For Every Industry

Forestry

Forestry

We provide robust, precision cutting tools and sharpening services to the forestry industry, ensuring smooth and efficient tree harvesting operations.
Timber

Timber

Our expert sharpening and custom tools support the timber industry, delivering high-quality cuts for sawmills and wood processing plants.
Manufacturing

Manufacturing

From bandsaws to circular saws, we supply and maintain cutting tools that power manufacturing lines, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in production.
Meat Processing

Meat Processing

Our durable knives and sharpening services keep meat processing plants efficient, delivering clean, precise cuts that meet industry standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Checkmate different from other saw sharpening providers?

Checkmate combines over 20 years of experience with advanced CNC technology and partnerships with global brands like TKM and Uddeholm. We don’t just sharpen blades — we provide complete cutting solutions tailored to NZ industries.

Do you only offer sharpening, or do you also supply tools?

In addition to professional sharpening, we manufacture and supply bandsaws, circular saws, knives, machinery, and consumables, giving businesses a complete solution from one trusted partner.

Where are Checkmate branches located?

We have locations in Rotorua, Napier, Nelson, and Auckland, as well as saw shops in Kawerau. This network ensures consistent service and local expertise across New Zealand.

Can Checkmate provide on-site support?

Yes. We offer on-site sharpening and support to minimise downtime, ensuring your operations keep running smoothly without sending tools away for servicing.

What industries rely on Checkmate?

Our solutions support forestry, timber, manufacturing, and meat processing industries. From sawmills to processing plants, we’re trusted nationwide for reliability and precision.

Find Your Nearest Checkmate

Rotorua & Head Office

34 Katoro Drive, Eastgate Business Park, Te Ngae, Rotorua, 3042
07 345 3944

Napier

98 Austin Street, Onekawa, Napier, 4110
06 843 0921

Nelson

25 Forests Road, Annesbrook, Nelson, 7011
03 547 3923

Saw Shop Kawerau

(Carter Holt Harvey)

Carter Holt Harvey Wood Products – Kawerau Saw Mill,​ Fletcher Avenue, Kawerau, 3192

Saw Shop Kawerau

(Sequal Lumber)

Sequal Lumber, 16 Manukorihi Drive,
Kawerau, 3192

Auckland

Sims Saw Doctors, 82 Great South Road,
Otahuhu, Auckland, 1062
09 276 9846