Outstanding customer service, Ellen went out of her way to pick up my knives when there was a UPS mixup, knives were back super fast and they are in great shape! I really appreciate the excellent service and my very sharp knives. I highly recommend this business. read more

Fast, convenient service - Mark sharpened three tools while I went for coffee - and the results are stellar. The price would have been reasonable under any circumstances, but in my case (and all day Saturday, 11/4/23), Mark is donating 100% of his revenue to a local meals for seniors program. Stand-up guy who earns and deserves your business. read more

I have used this service for my bandage scissors in the past and was happy, so I took a gamble with sharpening an antique knife and a super durable passed-down-since-the-1950s kitchen knife, both passed down from my grandfather. Just picked up the knives today, both sharpened to perfection. Thanks for being good to both my work instruments and my family heirlooms! read more

Golden State Sharpening - Very happy with my freshly sharpened bandage scissors - Knife Sharpening Near Me - Vallejo, California

I have known Mark @ Golden State Sharpening for over 12 years and watched his business grow enormously during that period. As a fellow sharpener, I have consulted with Mark to assist me in improving my sharpening skills and he has always given me the insight to put a cleaner, sharper edge on a knife. He is not only an exceptional sharpener, but an excellent instructor as well as a trusted friend. A key factor in determining product quality is to see how long they have been in business. Golden State Sharpening has proven that test of time. You do not survive in this business if you do not provide a quality product. You can Trust your sharpening with Mark Jensen. Jeff Higgins Pro Sharp Sharpening Simi Valley, CA read more

Excellent service, dropped my dull knives off one day, picked them up the next. They're sharper than when they were brand new. Excellent value. Will definitely use in the future. Thanks GSS!! read more

Excellent workmanship. Our knives are sharper than they were new. It's amazing how many different things are no longer an issue to cut or chop. Highly recommend Golden State Sharpening's service. read more

We used this service again and again it was speedy, easy and an excellent sharpening job. They even repaired the broken tip on one knife!

Great service! I've been in need to sharpen two sets of my professional hair cutting shears. I could not find anyone in my area (Oakland/SF) so I gave Mark a call & he let me know he was available to do this type of sharpening work. Don't do what I do which was just show up to the drop off location. Call Mark first to set up drop off and pick up time. He was able to accommodate my request & I picked up my beautifully sharpened basically brand new shears the next day. Prices are reasonable & service was great. I will definitely be coming back from my sharpening needs. Highly recommend. read more

Wish I could give Mark six stars! Sent him my five favorite kitchen knives and a food processor blade. He did a fantastic job on all of them! The serrated bread knife hadn't been sharpened since it was gifted to me almost 40 years ago. There was a small ding in between two "teeth." That knife may be sharper now than it was when I received it! The food processor blade is probably about 30 years old, and has been pretty neglected. Mark gave it "teeth" again! His communication and ethics are marvelous, and his prices are very fair. Have been telling all of my kitchen-loving peeps about him, and will very definitely be back! (Have two more knives to go...) read more

Mark brought my old axe with a dull chipped blade back to life. He is very easy to work with, has great communication skills, very reasonable pricing, and fast turn around time. It was a pleasure to do business with him, I'll definitely repeat for all my future sharpening needs. read more

I had a variety of knives that needed blade sharpening (large chinese cleaver, german knives, and japanese knives). It was convenient for me to drop off my knives and the work was done same day. Mark was friendly and gave some helpful tips for knife maintenance. His communication over the phone was also good. I'm very satisfied with the work. Will use them again in the future. read more

Mark is knowledgeable, honest, informative & overall awesome. Thanks for squeezing me into your busy schedule & taking care of my blades. I will be back. read more

Fabulous customer service. The value and quality is great! We will definitely be using him for all our sharpening needs.

I used Golden State through his drop off service at Pastime Hardware. All worked smoothly and my 3 knives have never been sharper - and an older carbon steel knife had been polished up and looks great. Very happy. read more

I can't imagine how my experience could have been any better. Communication was prompt, clear and welcoming. The packaging I received to mail in my knives and blender blades was exceptional and sent almost immediately after I requested it. I made a mistake in the timing - forgetting that I would be out of town when the knives were to be returned - and Mark made it super easy, delaying their return until my requested date. And the quality of the sharpening?! Extraordinary. . . . Everything they touch feels like cutting butter. I had no idea how dull they had become. (Do be careful once your knives are sharp again!) I am a client for life! read more

So appreciate the convenience of having my knives sharpened locally. And quickly! Drop off and pick up at Pini Ace hardware is easy and efficient. As a former professional chef I use my knives constantly, and having a good clean edge matters. Also makes onion slicing a breeze. Mark is extremely responsible and reliant. read more

I have been using Golden State Sharpening for garden tools, scissors, pipe cutter , you name it they can sharpen it. Its not often I find such excellent service. I am thrilled that I can keep toes out of the land fill because I can sharpen them. I look forward to many years of this excellent service. read more

Totally rejuvenated my garden shears. They look new again. They clearly want to do a quality job and are nice too! Highly recommend.

Me and my mom took almost all our knives to get sharpened. Friendly and knives are super sharp. Definitely will be coming back.

I used the mail-in service and just fantastic all around. Great workmanship, prompt responses and great customer service!

I saw Mark's truck parked in his driveway while on a walk and emailed him about dropping off a few knives. He quickly responded and met me the next day in his driveway. The sharp knives were ready 24 hours after that, and probably could have been ready sooner if I was in a rush. He was friendly and did a great job with the knives. I plan to return with even more next time. read more

Got my knives sharpened at their scheduled location, Ace in Moraga. Ace folks were super nice. Knives came back sharp. Made dicing onions today an easy task. $7 flat fee for knives. Good and bad. Good if you have longer knives. Bad if you have shorter knives. Typically you'd expect $1 per inch. read more

I have to say that the worked performed on my culinary knives and steak knives were top notch. My knives were purchased over 30 years ago. It was like having a new set of knives when Mark finished the job. You did a great job Mark. You made me a happy customer. You definitely have a repeat business from me. Thank you. read more

I have dropped my knives and scissors at Moraga Hardware for Golden State Sharpening's mobile service many times. I've been pleased with their service every time. They have also done a very fine job repairing a bent knife tip and were very speedy when I emailed to ask them if this was something they could do. Recommend with 5 stars. read more

Great work on my knives. Parked outside of Cole Hardware in Cole Valley every couple of weeks. Finally got down there and for a very reasonable price had 4 knives revived. Especially love the newfound sharpness of my oft-used paring knife. Friendly service and uber convenient to the hood. read more

Fast, friendly, professional service. Mark really knows what he's doing. He remembers his customers, too. That's such a great bonus in today's impersonal world! His prices are very reasonable, and he does the job perfectly. Do yourself a favor, and get those dull knives out of the house and take them to Mark. read more

Friendly, knowledgable service, great prices. I am extremely happy with the results. I will never use a dull knife again. Two Thumbs UP!!! read more

Prompt and convenient. Dropped off my knives at Kinder's in Benicia the night before and picked them up the next day. Almost sliced the tip of thumb off the knives were so damn sharp. Well played. read more

Unbelievable job sharpening my knives. I gave him 7 Shun Premier knives ranging from Santoku to boning and he put a better edge than when I bought them new! Not only that he was able to maintain the factory 16 degree double bevel specific to Shun knives. I couldn't be happier and they are razor sharp! I will absolutely be back and would HIGHLY recommend to anyone. read more

Once again, a perfect job. We left four knives this time (7/13) with Mark at ACE Hardware in El Cerrito on Friday, picked them up on Saturday morning. Excellent. Highly recommend him. My wife adds that slicing onions is a dream with the sharpened knife. read more

I can't say enough about Mark's service. He took a fabric scissor I bought in the early 60s that someone else ruined and did a wonderful job of correcting them. Also took knives that are unusual and did a great job with them as well. read more

WHAT A DEAL. I don't know how anyone can criticize a business for charging $7 a knife. They do an excellent job and provide great service. I take my knives to ACE in El Cerrito. Drop them off and pick them up in one day. I'm grateful to have them in the area. They also sharpen scissors, garden tools, paper cutters and food processing blades. Fantastic. read more

What can I say, sharp knives, reasonable price, great service.