I'd been looking for someone to sharpen my knives for some time and I have some handmade Japanese…read moreknives as well as some more commercial Japanese knives. I had looked locally but wasn't sure what to expect since there aren't many options locally. Well as far as options are concerned it's not a big deal if you have a craftsman like Justin. With the exception of one knife, all of the knives that he sharpened for me are are SHARPER than when NEW!! The one that isn't is a handmade knife that could split hairs when new, that knife is as sharp as when it was new!!! If you have good knives, Justin can probably make them better than new and if you have great knives, he'll make them as good as new!!!

Justin was very nice and easy to get in touch with; unfortunately though my knives were duller when…read moreI got them back then when I brought them to him. They have no edge at all. These are good Wustoff knives so I am extremely unhappy about the way they were returned to me. I am now in the process of trying to find a professional shop that will hopefully be able to put an edge back on them. These are expensive (for me) knives and I only hope they were not ruined. I also had Justin sharpen a couple of garden tools for me. I have not used them yet so I can not comment of how sharp they are.

This company is incredible. Owner picked up on a Sunday evening around 7:45pm and was most…read moreprofessional and answered all our questions. This company is the kind that MAGA! They sharpened our 6 favorite knives within 1hr and they were done perfectly. I don't know if this is good or bad (ironically, it's good thing!) but my dad was cutting potatoes and knicked himself slightly and bled. This guy knows what he is doing. If you want sharp, you will get sharp! The other thing that stands out is that I delivered the knives loosely and when he returned them to us, he had them wrapped neatly in newspaper and taped nice and clean. He understands safety first. This company knows what they are doing. Lastly, my mother cut a loaf of bread with her newly sharpened knife and she said it sliced through entire loaf with one swift motion.. like butter. My mother is 79yr old. Even she said she was impressed.

Incredibly sharp blade. he got these done while I was at the farmers market. would definitely…read morerecommend

Gary was so nice and sharpened my knives to a tee. I will use him again! The price was very good,…read moretoo. He picked up my knives and brought them back super sharp. Thank you, Gary!

As meticulous as I try to be about keeping my knives sharp, they have dulled over the years…read more Therefore, I thought it best to seek a professional, local blade sharpener. After doing a quick Internet search, I discovered several options in the San Antonio area, including T.O.O. (Texas Outdoor Organizers) Knife & Tool Service, a service near Vance Jackson and Huebner Road (phone number 210-691-3330), Diamond Knife and Shear, Star Knife Sharpening, and Alamo Blade Sharpening. Many of these providers offer mobile and/or mail-in service. I wanted to get same-day service, so I called around and set up an appointment with Alamo Blade Sharpening in New Braunfels. Ernie Freeland, and his wife Debbie, own Alamo Blade Sharpening. Ernie works out of his mobile unit, but I caught him at his home for an appointment. I dropped off my collection of 5 knives, including a serrated bread knife, and a pair of shears, and they were done and sharpened within half an hour. Ernie is friendly and does good work. My 6 knives were restored to optimum sharpness and it only set me back about $40. I must point out that Ernie charges by length of blade, so the cost of sharpening is different for each knife and shear. In addition to kitchen knives, Ernie also sharpens hunting knives, clipper blades, various kinds of scissors (including surgical, and upholstery), hedge clippers/pruning shears, and chain saws. Just remember to take cash if your total price will be less than $10 because Ernie has a $10 minimum when using a credit card.

Friendly service and a fun experience. They have some premade stuff available in store. I think…read moreit's worth the price to forge yourself.

It was an amazing experience for my grandfather and me! We had an absolute blast from start to…read morefinish. The two gentlemen who ran the shop were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience enjoyable. Building our own knives was an incredible value, and it was easily the best of our visit. The outdoor workshop where everything took place was clean, well organized, and created a hands-on experience. I was a little nervous at first, but once we got into the shop, listened to the instructor , and received all the safety instructions. Zeus was an awesome instructor, I felt completely comfortable. Everything was explained clearly, and the process went smoothly. I highly recommend checking this place out, whether you're looking to purchase a quality knife or build your own. It's a unique experience that I would gladly come and do again!

10/10 would recommend! What a fantastic experience. I literally started with block of metal and…read morewas walked through the entire process of forging a knife by hand. I was given enough steel to build pretty much whatever I wanted and got to pick whatever kind of material I wanted to use on the handle. As long as I picked a design I could finish in the 2 days I spent there, Chad was there to help me build what I wanted to build. Not only that, but this ends up a legit, strong, properly heat treated knife. He had me drop my knife tip first into cement, and then smash it into a concrete block multiple times to test the heat treating process... No real damage... try doing that with your store bought knife! He provided all the drinks and food for us all while we were there, and he didn't cheap out. He got really good food from restaurants in the area. We also had full access to his pool and hot tub, which was a welcome way to cool down after a day standing in front of a forge. Not only did I build a super cool knife, but the Caylor family welcomed me into their home and I immediately felt like I was a part of their family. The money you spend here goes straight to funding their non-profit, Reforged, which helps military and first responders that are suffering from PTSD. So not only do you get an awesome experience, but the money you are spending goes toward a good cause. For real though, this place is amazing. I'll be back.

From the owner: Come forge with us and make a memory to last a lifetime. Make your own souvenir, knife, or…read morebracelet.

I was there today, 9/2/2026. they sharpened 15 knives in a half hour. Nice, thoughtfull people. The…read morekind of business I want to support.

Belated appreciation post for this place and its skillful and helpful blade master Kenneth…read more You don't often hear "we'll make it work" these days when you call a shop for the first time to ask about their services. But I got that and more when I called about sharpening my lawn mower blade. This place is a gem and so is Kenneth, the proprietor and a former chef. He knows his stuff, and shared anecdotes about Anthony Bourdain, whose portrait is on the wall. There are so many cool things to see here. I got my kitchen knives sharpened as well and it all only set me back about 48 bucks. When you need to find "old Austin" go see Kenneth and get your blades professionally cared for.

These guys know knives…read more The trailer is at Tractor Supply about once a month, maybe more. Check his website for the schedule. If there's not a crowd, you can stand and watch them at work, and they're a couple of pros. They use a standard kitchen knife bevel, but, if your blade needs a different angle, they figure it out without being told and adjust. It's a three stage process, which is excellent, and they work quickly to produce a very credible sharpness (I could shave hair on my forearm). But listening to them talk is an education. One of my German blades needed a different angle, and they caught that and talked about it. And they recognize quality in the knives they're working on. I have one Japanese knife (bought in Japan) that I am particularly fond of. Without a word from me, they knew it was Japanese and the city where it was made and purchased, and they admired it. Like I said. These guys know knives. And it's only $5 a blade. Lotta expertise for a bargain basement price.

Exactly what you'd expect - knife was really shape after it was finished. Nice guys to talk with…read moretoo! Highly recommend!