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.

I've used these guys for years and have always had a good experience I had used a few other…read moresharpeners but had issues with them wrecking my scissors and blades if you're looking for a honest sharpener or dryer repair look no further

blades and scissors always returned sharp. Bonus that they work on clippers dryers and have even…read moresharpened some old kitchen knives. Does restorative work also. Very nice guys. Fair prices very responsive. Every sale is important to them.

I have driven past Tacoma Knife Sharpner practically everyday while on my way to work. But it was…read morejust a few weekends ago when I finally made a stop in here. Steve and I were quite impressed with the various knife selections for all of your kitchen needs. Very cool! We definitely have a place to keep in mind when we need to upgrade our knives for cooking. In additional to that there are seasonal spices and such here. There is quite a selection of local hot sauces from a brand I haven't seen before... so we will keep that in our minds for future reference also when our hot sauce stash needs to be replenished.

Checked this local gem out when they participated in Shop Local Tacoma. The staff that was there…read morethat day was super helpful and respectful of budget and gave her honest opinion on different knives. They have a lot of neat gadgets and kitchenware in various price points and a reasonably priced sharpening and repair service. The community is lucky to have them and I will definitely be back. They also were willing to sell me a knife that is part of their restaurant collection- quality blade from a respected manufacturer with a cheap unbranded handle because for a paring knife, who cares what the handle looks like? I will be back to get my knives sharpened and whenever I need new kitchen stuff or a housewarming present!

I now have the sharpest knives I've ever had! Service was great and my knives were done SO quickly!read more

Very reasonably priced; very good communication and timely service. I dropped off 7 kitchen knives…read moreand one day later the knives were sharpened to a very high standard any chef would accept. 5-

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.

Our chainsaw wouldn't start so I took it in for repair. After several weeks, I had to call to…read morecheck in. They called back when it was finished. After paying a few hundred dollars, I got the chainsaw home, and it STILL doesn't start. When I called and mentioned this to them, whomever answered the phone, said to call back. Zero customer service, professionalism, follow through or accountability. I don't recommend them.

I have used papa bear small engine repair for the past 5 years and for the most part they have done…read morea fairly good job, until lately. After finally reading the many negative reviews, I whole heartedly agree. Please save your hard earned money, avoid these idiots at all cost. They are truly the KEYSTONE COPS of business. The most basic business skill escapes them. Don Lacey, WA

Picked up a 14" concrete saw with blade. The whole process was fast, friendly and simple. The saw…read moreworked perfectly. The price was good and they gave me a military discount too.

Wanted an aluminum scaffold plank to help with painting. Although they did not have the size I…read morewanted, Jim and shawn called other Bunce stores for availability. When unsuccessful, they took the time to ask about what type of painting job I had, and offered suggestions. Ended up renting scaffolding that i never would have thought of. It worked perfectly. Jim and Shawn could have just said they did not have what I asked for. Instead they put themselves out to solve my problem. All the team there were helpful, and focused on customer service. My new go to place for rentals from now on!

These guys run a solid and knowledgeable operation. if you want a five and dime knowledge store…read morelike the big box, go there and see what happens. great for new equipment, parts, accessories and service. Quality, Price, and Service ... pick two because you will never get all three.

Great products! Only sells the best! My dad and I have bought equipment here for years. Very…read moreknowledgeable!!