Pros: Great communication…read moreEasy drop/pick-up system While-you-wait option Mobile service option Excellent craftsmanship Cons: Awkward parking Approx 12-knife minimum for mobile service option

My knives, OVERDUE for sharpening. Every time I looked up a place, had to cross the bridge to go…read more Then did another random search and this popped up and was local in the East Bay. Placed an appt for the same day. Lockbox system worked great. Timely and responsive communication. Oh yeah! And the knives were sharp, finished on time as specified, and reasonable pricing. Tested that night on root vegetables. I'll be back

Joe the owner of Alameda Repair is an amazing guy. He's an Alameda local, and sharpened a dozen…read moreknives for me. Sharpest my knives have Ever been! Definitely worth going to support a local business. $7.50 per knife was a steal (depends on size he did mention that). Quality was exceptional. (510) 522-0132.

I decided to support a local business and came to the shop to solve my lost key issue for my…read moremailbox When I came in the man behind the counter stayed sitting on his stool, which on the other side of the corner and blocked visually from me. So I stooped over the counter finally and asked him if he could help me. He was very gruff and asked what I wanted I told him I needed a key for my mailbox. He asked me to show me what he needed. I didn't know if he wanted me to come around the counter because he wasn't getting up. It didn't seem appropriate to go on the other side of the counter, so I stayed where I was and didn't know if he was being funny or what his issue was. And then I showed him the different parts to the box that I need and he said I would need a whole new lock to put into the box. So he gets up and gets the package of the set that I need. It shows a price on the package, but he said that's not the right price. I asked him so what is the right price and it was about a dollar more so. I said that's fine. I just wanted to get what I needed and leave at that point. Because he wasn't very pleasant at all. I told him I could pay with my debit card. So he had the machine in front of him and told me to tap my card which I did. Then I was surprised when he asked me for my pin number . Thank goodness, I wasn't intimidated and gave it to him. Instead, I leaned over Covered the number number area with my hand and put in my code myself. I just thought it was so odd and rude of him to ask me for my pin . I'll never go back there again. He seemed very bothered to have me in his shop, was so reluctant to get up from his stool, and it was very awkward when he asked me for my pin number.

Really appreciate the quality of service and the convenience-- highly recommend! Got all our…read moreknives sharpened and its a delight to be in the kitchen now...

Thank you for the quick service and responds! Very reasonable priced! High recommend!read more

They were quick and efficient. Very Professional…read more Been a while I need to pay them a visit.

Sharpening knives makes a real difference in using them. It makes using them safer and more…read morepleasant. It couldn't be easier to have Austin sharpen your knives. You book an appt on his website, show up at the appointed time, park in front of his home, and he greets you and picks up your knives. They are ready in less than an hour, and he texts you when they're done. Drive up again, pick up the knives, and you're done. The price is very reasonable. I recommend Sharp Brothers to anyone that enjoys doing cooking.

Excellent service and quality sharpening work from Grant. All of my knives are crazy sharp now!read more

Knives Out! I seldom think of the state of my blades unless I'm trying to slice something difficult…read moreor fine (like a tomato), and the last time I had my knife collection sharpened was over 9 years ago. And, these were inherited knives from my mom so who knows how old those things are! As usual, I just bought a new knife and ignored the relics...but I was inspired by watching the latest Knives Out movie to take action (really). Went on Yelp and did a location search for knife sharpening. Oakland Sharp came up (less than 10 minutes from my house) and reviews were excellent. I went to the website and easily scheduled a drop-off for MLK Day. I brought over 4 long knives (blades are 7"-9" long). We discussed one I wanted to get the handle tightened but, since it turns out it's RIVETED, no can do. Which is fine; it's only a little loose. All the others were very straightforward, and I didn't have to lose too much metal to get them sharp again. Plus, the turnaround time was 48 hours and the methods of payment were very convenient, from check or cash to Venmo! IMPORTANT NOTE: Professional knife sharpening is not reserved for just famous brand name knives and implements. All your tools should be kept sharp - it's safer for you in the long run. I asked how often knives should get sharpened, and he said, if heavily used, once every 12-18 months. If not heavily used, every 2 years. I'm excited for the following: 1. To bring Grant more knives and scissors for sharpening 2. Buy more knife sleeves (this is important) 3. Spread the word about his friendly, great service and pricing 4. Slice a tomato and not have it get all mushy

I've been wanting to buy knives here for years, but didn't have a good excuse until now. Over the…read morecourse of two visits, I bought three knives here and a cutting board. Ended up with a 8" chef knife by K Sabatier (French) and 2 Japanese knives, each for under $200 each. I think given the quality, beauty, and sharpness of these knives, they were great buys. They also ship, in case you're only doing carry-on luggage and are from out of town. When you buy a knife from them, you get a card for one free sharpening. They do stone sharpening (no machining), so it's pretty hard core. You can ship it to them if you're out of town. The staff were all courteous and knowledgeable. It's quite a crazy selection so it was good to have their expertise. If you're new to knives, I recommend also allowed any extra $50-$100 for accessories, like a hinoki cutting board and/or honing rod. They do sell high-end versions of these, or you can purchase something on Amazon for cheaper. Regardless, once you get high-quality knives like these, you'll want to take care of them by having more forgiving cutting boards and keeping them sharp with honing rods. Bathrooms: None.

This is yet another cool store on Valencia St. If you want your own custom-made cutlery then you…read moreshould seriously consider a stop in here. Since most cutlery here is not mass produced, yes it has a higher price tag. Cost associated with custom made jobs are of course higher. As I was walking around looking at all of the beautiful cutlery, I overheard some of the in-depth conversations about the advantages of custom-made knives. I was impressed, and the salespeople here are very nice and knowledgeable. You buy, you buy, you don't buy, you don't buy. I was caught off guard because I was not prepared to buy at that very moment. But I did like the idea of having my own custom-made knives in my kitchen. Will I regret not buying, probably. I had the same feeling when I didn't buy cutlery on street behind Plaza Mayor in Madrid where the street is literally called the street of knives (Calle de Cuchillos). On this street there are several custom-made cutlery shops. But on the way out I did notice that they had a very nice selection of tin seafood (conservas) from Portugal, Spain, Italy, and Morocco for sale. This did not require much deep thought for me. I purchased several cans of high-quality seafood, which I could not wait to open upon my return.

I want to give a high-five, five-star shout out to Rejuvenated Knives, whose website is…read morewww.rejuvenatedknives.com. They will pick up from your front porch or wherever you want to leave them for pickup, the scissors or knives you want sharpened, and deliver them back you, sharpened to as good as new, generally within an hour or so, and at a sharpening price per item of scissors or knife that is truly reasonable especially when compared to some of the local hardware stores that require you to drop them off with them, and then wait three or four days to get them back to go back and pick them up, and generally charge more per item. It's a relatively new business run by a good fellow named Martin Kalberer, and he is trying to build the business, and I told him I would post this high recommendation because I'm truly impressed not only by the quality of the sharpening, but also by the ease of getting them picked up and dropped off and again at a truly reasonable price. You can also text Martin at 650-203-6314 and you can pay them when they drop the items back with you, or by Venmo or Zelle.

I'm generally pretty happy with their service! Knives were done quickly and efficiently. I think…read moretheir ops could use a little work, as their pick up/delivery times were off from when they told me they could come, which made it hard to schedule my day, but overall I was happy and would use them again. Prices were fair.

The best hardware store in the East Bay. Very knowledgeable staff. Very competitive price compared…read moreto online suppliers. Always well stocked.

They usually have everything we need. Today's quest was a door stopper, the kick stand kind. We…read morefound it by going up and down a couple of isles. Usually we see an employee soon as we arrive and are able to as them for directions, but sadly not this time. That is something I appreciate coming here is there is usually someone to greet you and point you in the right place. There was one gentleman that made a comment on my taking pictures, but he didn't have a vest on or asked if he could help me find something. They have added new signage in their parking lots telling you to move all the way forward so can pass you as the parking lot is tight. Parking is an issue at times as it's a small lot. We've had to park on the street before near their garden center. Overall this is a solid hardware store with usually easy to spot employees, that are happy to help you.

Dan came over today and picked up three knives: a Benchmade folder, a fixed blade ESEE, and my 10"…read moreGlobal chef's knife. An hour later he returned with them, all amazingly sharp; i can shave the hair off my arms with any of them. I paid $20 for a little extra attention to my chef's knife. The money was well worth it. I don't think my knife has ever been this sharp. Did I mention he came to me? At no extra charge? Without a doubt, Dan has been the best sharpening service I have used. He was friendly and professional. I will never go anywhere else to get my blade sharpened.

As Dan no longer services my area in person, I mailed him an assortment of knives for both hand and…read moremachine sharpening. All came back like razors.. but the edge he put on my Shun is amazing! I have been in and around professional kitchens ( and knife services) for 25+ years and I am afraid to use this Shun..the sharpest knife I have ever seen! I just wish I could have observed his technique and learned a thing or two. Don't waste your time with Farmers Market grinders who will turn your knife into a stub that will be dull in a week! Maloons/Elite Edge is the real deal! You will not be disappointed! There is a reason for all the 5 star reviews..