Knife Sharpening in the Valley?

[Safari]

I know there are some places in Santa Monica, but I'd rather not drive that far if I don't have to. All I know of is Sur La Table, and I haven't heard whether they do a good job. I'd rather go to a locally-owned place if possible. Any suggestions?

[petek]

http://www.japaneseknifeimports.com

[boogiebaby]

Joann Fabrics does scissor and knife sharpening. Call your local store for the schedule. At the Porter Ranch store, they have a company/guy who comes out with a mobile/van setup.

[GK in SO]

There is a booth at the Encino Farmers Marke on Sundays that does knife and scissor sharpening.

Never used him, but usually seems quite busy.

[JTea]

'Electric Shaver Shop' at 15234 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91411. South side of Victory, East of Sepulveda and next to Lido Pizza. Bring knives in a towel or bag. For about $3 each, usually same day. I found him on this board years ago and recommend him [as does Star Restaurant Supply down the block]..

[linus]

i went there once.
never again.
ruined several of my knives, changing the shape of the blades.
nice, prompt people, but they don't know what they're doing.

[Safari]

Oh no... I just dropped my favorite knife off there today. God I hope it's okay.

[linus]

hopefully it will be. maybe i just caught them on a bad day or something.

[RacerX]

FWIW, I had pretty good luck with them a few years ago. I brought in several chefs knives, nothing fancy or exotic and they came back fine.

They got it done in about an hour while I had lunch at Sam Woo just across the street.

[linus]

well, maybe mercury was in retrograde or something. one of my chef's knives was turned into a right triangle. a paring knife was turned into a long, skinny beak-like thing.

i hope y'all have good luck. i won't be going back there.