I'm overdue in writing a review for Albert…read more When Bob from SKS moved to go fly fish with Brad Pitt, I was suddenly without a knife guy. Then Albert just casually walked onto the scene and so I thought, let's bring the global in for a sharpening because even if he destroys it, I won't be mad. I'll keep it short and simply say the Albert is definitely my knife guy, I bring him all my knives.... Pocket knives, huge cleavers, the stuff from Japan..... yep all the steel goes on dates with Albert. Oh and he always is selling cool new/vibtage/local knifes in stor

To the Owner- You damaged something that genuinely mattered to me. These knives carried me through…read moremy time as a professional chef and were returned in a condition that permanently altered them. I cannot replace the history attached to these blades. The refund does not change that loss. I brought several MAC knives in for sharpening and was quoted a two-week turnaround. They were ultimately held for over four weeks. During that time, I was told the delay was due to the owner's daughter being in town, which I understood and accommodated. Two days before pickup, I was told the knives had barely been started. The following morning, I received a call saying the work was complete. Later, I was told the sharpening had all been done the day before pickup, despite the knives being held for over a month. While the edges were sharp, the knives were returned with numerous dark, pepper-like surface marks across the blade faces, particularly near the heel and along the flats. These marks and pits were not present when I dropped them off. Washing with soap and water did not change them, and they appear permanent. I am a professional chef and take meticulous care of my knives, so changes in condition are immediately noticeable to me. Given the extended delay, the condition the knives were returned in, and how the concern was initially handled, I have lost confidence in the service. I had previously left a five-star review, which makes this outcome particularly disappointing. I would not feel comfortable bringing additional knives here or recommending this shop to others who rely on their knives professionally.

I was following Chef Robert on the freeway and decided to call and schedule an appointment. We had…read morea nice chat, Chef Robert also lives in Shoreline and made it easy to schedule. Chef Robert comes to you to sharpen your knives and charges $2.25 per inch. We're very happy with our newly sharpened knives and am impressed with the care that was taken each step of the way.

Chef Robert has been taking care of our knives for years, and we'll miss him now that we're moving…read moreout of state. The service is impeccable, super convenient since he comes to you, and all for the same price as a brick and mortar.

Fantastic job on knives and scissors. Extremely reasonable. Highly recommend. Come to various…read moreconvenient locations.

Just checked the NW Scissors Sharpening website for hours and locations…read more and am sorry to hear he is in the hospital and and will not be available for sharpening for the next 3 or 4 months. Always depended on his great service to keep my scissors sharp. JoAnne's in Bellevue was the closest area of service for me since there are not many retail fabric stores open any longer.

I had 5 knives that were very dull. I called Knife Works in Kirkland and made arrangements to drop…read morethem off. I was told it would take about an hour and he would text me when they were done. I received a text in an hour and picked them up in a much improved condition.....sharp, sharp, sharp. I was charged $10 per knife and am very satisfied with the turn around, price and quality of service!

Matt did an awesome job, brought in a s35vn pocket knife and it was cleaned and razor sharp in 5…read moreminutes. Great value!

Amazing service and quality! He was super nice and professional and did an amazing job on all our…read moreshops shears! Ill forsure be using his services again and recommending him to everyone i know! And the prices were crazy good especially for the quality

I found True Grit Sharpening when I needed my badly damaged chef knife repaired, and am so glad…read morethat I did! John is a true professional who provides friendly and fast service. His expertise and attention to detail are unmatched, and pricing is exceptionally reasonable. I am so very happy with the repair, and will forever take my knives to him as well as refer anyone else who will listen. Thank you so much John!

Quick knife sharpening with attention to detail. Easy to schedule and affordable. Pleasant…read moreexperience

Rob was great to work with! I took some knifes to get sharpened and a pair of poultry scissors and…read morethey came back like they were new. Rob saw that a wood sleeve for one of the knives was busted and he fixed it at no charge. I also had him come out and look at refinishing a table, and he was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. He went above and beyond, testing different finishes out on a sample even when he knew the project probably wouldn't work out.

Sharp as new! I brought a bucket of assorted garden sheers, clippers, and loppers for sharpening. I…read morecouldn't be happier with the results. Getting my garden in spring shape will be a breeze!

I've been a customer at the QFC Northgate for years, and generally, the employees are nice and…read moreknowledgeable. But right now, (March 2026), with the huge apartment construction project going on at the south end of the lot, parking, and getting in and out of the store, is becoming all but impossible during weekdays. I advise avoiding this QFC during core hours of 11am-4pm M-F until the project is done. Also, the construction crew is full of nasty guys who block the parking lot entrances and exits with equipment and work vehicles, and then yell at QFC customers to, basically, get of the way. All in all, very unpleasant shopping experience. Go somewhere else for now.

The QFC (Quality Food Centers) on Roosevelt Way Northeast in the Northgate neighborhood of Seattle…read morehas been one of my QFC location mainstays throughout my life thus far. I am from the Northgate neighborhood of Seattle (home neighborhood in my American hometown - Northgate, Seattle) and I continue to use this location if I am in the area, though I live in Shoreline now. Sections of the store are well labeled and the workers have been professional in our interactions over the years. My favorite cake is yellow cake, has been for over 20 years, and this QFC location remains my go-to when I am looking for a slice or two of yellow cake. The in-store bakery makes a great cake and perfect frosting, especially the yellow cake and caramel frosting option. Even as of my most recent visit on Sunday 29 October 2023, I was happy to find fresh made yellow cake options. The parking lot can get a little cramped, has a 90 minute limit, and is restricted to QFC customers. There are two entrances/exits, which can be a little difficult to maneuver. However, it was one of my favorite lots when I was first learning/adjusting to driving because it helped teach me patience and to breath in tight fit situations.

I went here about a year ago to see if they might be interested in making a custom tsuba for my…read morekatana. The smith was a total jerk and seemed to not know the term "tsuba," either, even though he was determined to make me feel the idiot. In spite of all this I purchased a shiny axe with a dark oak handle from them, in part because I wanted to support a local business and in part because it seemed balanced and looked nice. It was not cheap. Now one year later I see that the chrome plating now has some black spots that will not rub out, even though it has been sitting in my bedroom the whole time and I have not used it to cut anything. A quick google search finds that: "This problem of black spots which you are facing seems related to base material defect which you might have failed to notice during pre cleaning stage and the same is appearing over a period of time once plating is completed." In summary- this blade smith sucks.

I took advantage of the mail in service and I'm very pleased and satisfied with the overall…read moreservice. I was called when my package arrived, I had the opportunity to ask questions and clarify work and then given final total to pay. They worked on two knives. A Benchmade pocket knife hard to sharpen and returned with an nice sharpened blade. The second a Henckels chef knife with its blade seriously damaged and it was returned in a fantastic shape! I was called again when package was being mailed back to me. Thanks to Mick and all involved for a great job.