Al Warren Custom Knives

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Zara K.

Al was very sweet. He sharpened our expensive Japanese knives for a very good price. It is cash only but Al trusted me to go get some cash back and pay him. He did an amazing job.

Michelle M.

Al was amazing! He responded to my inquiry within minutes! We set up a time for a same dat drop off. My husband dropped off our entire 12 piece knife set and Al sharpened all of them with in 2 hours. Knives are sharp and we're very happy with the end result, thanks Al

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great knives and a really nice gentleman in Al.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommended blade smith. I purchase two beautiful knives from Al that he crafted. I also brought my Japanese kitchen knives for him to sharpen up!! read more

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Thanks for the nice comments! I just moved to Branson, Missouri, so…

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Kevin G.

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I had 2 chef knifes with chipped blades and a broken tip on one. He had then looking new in about 10 minutes at a very reasonable price.

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Michael O.

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Al sharpened my kitchen knives in about ten minutes. Very sharp, too! Extremely reasonably priced.

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service, fantastic pring and Al is just a nice guy![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had 14 EDC sharpened and boy are they sharpen! Check out his website, makes BEAUTIFUL custom knifes. read more

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Al is the best. He just sharpened my knife set today; super fast service, he got it done in 10 min, also the most and affordable in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I've long forgotten how much joy it is cutting with sharpened knives :) Cannot thank Al enough.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, it's a lot of fun to hear Al's life stories after he's done sharpening my knife set.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely return to have Al sharpen my knives again. Strongly recommended. read more

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perry a.

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Al followed up immediately about scheduling a Time to have 6 knives sharpened... that had never been sharpened in 10+ years. We scheduled a time to deliver the knives. He said he could do it while I waited. He showed me how to determine if a knife was dull ) other than it not cutting properly) by holding the blade up and looking for any reflection on the knife blade edge. A reflection indicated the edge was dull and a sharpened blade would not show a reflection because nothing to reflect. Al completed the job in 20 minutes. He gave me a flat price as I looked at the knives, a price which was lower than the original quote!!' Al knows knives as he creates custom knives for people around the world. A very nice guy!!! If you need knives sharpened- email or call him. He is a skilled artisan! Highly recommend him!!! read more

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Jenny P.

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Al was very efficient in sharpening my knives. I brought in 6 knives and he was done in 15 minutes. He even got all the nicks out of my Japanese chef's knife and fixed the tip. Highly recommend if you need your knives sharpened well! We'll be coming back. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Al was awesome! Answered my call and told me exactly what I was looking for and was upfront with pricing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] He was very communicative and very efficient. Whole process took no longer than 10-15mins. Will be coming back for sure! read more

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Ty B.

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From a Chef's point of view, Mr. Warren brought my worn knives back to life. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Friendly, fairly priced and a quick turnaround.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommended, if you want razor sharp cutlery. read more

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Zara K.

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Al was very sweet. He sharpened our expensive Japanese knives for a very good price. It is cash only but Al trusted me to go get some cash back and pay him. He did an amazing job. read more

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I really enjoy working with and for great customers like Zara!

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Brian

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great (and quick) communication.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very accommodating schedule wise.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Took maybe 10-15 minutes to sharpen six Henkels knives, two of which were serrated. Never had them sharpened and after 21 years and demolishing our last turkey, I had to get them sharpened. I forgot what a pleasure a good, sharp knife is to use. By FAR the best price quote I received out of four responses. read more

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Teri M.

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Wow! My garden tools were a mess. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Al reached out to me quickly, and we scheduled a drop off.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Happy it was so close to my home. I was pleasantly surprised when I had a phone call they were ready in just an hour. What? Grateful! I'm keeping your number handy and sharing with friends. Thank you Al! read more

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Michelle M.

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Al was amazing! He responded to my inquiry within minutes! We set up a time for a same dat drop off. My husband dropped off our entire 12 piece knife set and Al sharpened all of them with in 2 hours. Knives are sharp and we're very happy with the end result, thanks Al read more

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Kimberly M.

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Absolutely fabulous service. My knives are like new! I'm so glad I refurbished my (nice) knives rather than replacing them!

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Caitlin F.

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Al sharpened our kitchen knives quickly and for a super reasonable price. He did a fantastic job! It's like having a brand new set of knives. He was clear in his communications and responded quickly. I highly recommend him! read more

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Very nice gentleman and knowledgeable. I brought seven knives to him and he was quick and efficient. The knives are now very sharp!

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Al did a great job of tuning up all my knives. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great guy! Sharpened up as we chatted for a bit.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Thank you Sir !! read more

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Phil O.

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I've been lucky enough to hear about this great knife maker years ago and live nearby. I finally contacted him to purchase a knife as a gift and Mr. Warren did not disappoint. I wanted a bird and trout knife with a slightly larger blade and sambar stag handles which he was able to accommodate. Living in the area Mr. Warren let me come by and pick it up which was nice and allowed me to talk with him for a bit about his process. He makes practically everything himself, even the sheaths. Extremely talented and makes a great beautiful product. Highly recommend! read more

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Igor Z.

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Al was great. Sharpened my knife fast and for a great price. Really knowledgeable when it comes to knives. Outstanding customer service.

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Marc F.

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Took my entire collection of kitchen knives to Al for sharpening. Al immediately responded to my inquiry, and I was able to see him same day. What a gentleman, and his workmanship is excellent. I would highly recommend. read more

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Ah-mazing! Such a great experience He charged us $10'!!! So sweet We gave him $20 The are shave sharp! I will be coming back and bringing my family and neighbors knives ... super quick under 5 min read more

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Jerry A.

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Previous reviews are right on. I sent an email and got a call back in less than 5 minutes. We agreed on a time to drop off the knives for sharpening and I just waited for them to be done....razor sharp again.This guy is great. read more

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Melissa C.

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Al did a great job on my knives! He fit me in same day, flexible schedule and did 11 knives in 30 minutes! He also gave me tips on knife maintenance. He is super affordable and also makes beautiful custom knives!! Thanks so much Al!! read more

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Josh U.

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Mr. Warren is a true craftsman. Professional, honest, and provides a great service. I would highly recommend.

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John S.

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6 years ago

I took my tac force outdoor knife the "karambit" to Al, I told him I wanted someone to sharpen my curved blade as I've been having difficulty finding someone that does this service in my local area, but al was very quick to respond and we set up a time to show up to his place of business and he got down to business and used his beautiful machinery to sharpen my blade, yes it is razor sharp as it should be, I highly recommend him, he's kind polite and has the right skill set read more

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Judy J.

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I was so happy to find Al to sharpen all of my knives! Very reasonable. Very nice man!

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228 Antlers Ln
Branson, MO 65616
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Al Warren has been making knives for over 40 years. He makes a variety of knives including fixed blades, slip joints, lock-back, and more. These also include other varieties of pocket and hunting knives. Some of the knives he creates may take 3-4 hours, while others can take well over 20 hours to make because all his knives are 100% handmade. Call today!

History

Established in 1980.

In 1978 I made my first knife while working as a tradesman saw filer in a Bend, Oregon sawmill. I had noticed some other saw filers working on knives during their breaks using the narrow tang design. In 1985 I participated in my first knife show at the Oregon Knife Collectors Association (OKCA) in Eugene, Oregon. Also, in 1985 I took some of my knives with Hawaiian Koa handles with me on a vacation to Hawaii. That proved to be a great market for many years with my knives selling on Kauai, Maui and the Big Island. I moved from central Oregon to California in 1988 to a higher paying sawmill job and a warmer climate, then began to participate in California knife shows. In 1990 I initiated my membership into the Knifemakers Guild. After five years, even though the Guild is a very prestigious and wonderful organization, I made the tough decision to end my membership since it just wasn't being cost effective for me.

Meet the Business Owner: Al W.

Born in McMinnville, OR Played football and was on the wrestling team for 4 years at Willamette High School in Eugene, Oregon. As a freshman, was on the Oregon State University wrestling team of 1962-63. Was in the Army from 1964 to 1967. Took care of avionics at Davidson U.S. Army Airfield, Ft Belvoir, VA. The last 5 months my duty station was at the Pentagon Heliport, taking care of the electronics. Went to LCCC, Eugene, for a 2 year degree in Electronic Engineering. Enjoyed rock climbing, bouldering and mountain climbing in the Eugene area and the Cascade Mts. Ski patrolled on the Santiam Pass Ski Patrol at Hoodoo Ski Bowl for 8 years. Wore orange helmet with "THE CAT" on it. In 1972 invented and developed a single ski called the Snow Snake. Taught First Aid for the Red Cross in Eugene and Bend, OR. I retired in Aug 2009 from working on saws in sawmills and now at 80 years old am close to being a retired knifemaker. My wife Lynda and I have been married for 44 years.

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“I wanted a bird and trout knife with a slightly larger blade and sambar stag handles which he was able to accommodate.”

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did a great job on our Shun knives. prompt, fair and professional. definitely recommend.

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