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

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

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

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.

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.

Kai is the sweetest, nicest, most reliable, and truly professional person to work with! She told me…read moreshe'd contact me when they received a new shipment of NeeDohs, and she followed through exactly as promised -- reaching out the very day it arrived. Her communication was clear, timely, thoughtful, and consistently professional. Thank you, Kai -- you're the best!

Love this location. They of course have everything you need for household items (I'm not sure why I…read moredidn't think to get things like dish soap and sponges here instead of Target until more recently). They also have great gifts and other odds and ends that are fun to look at. Very helpful staff and of course fantastic location. Support your local hardware store, this is a great one!

I like a sharp knife, who doesn't, but finding someone who specializes in doing this, and doing it…read morewell, is no easy task. I once took knives to a guy at the local farmers market who ran his business out of his truck and it was terrible. He did his work with a bench grinder and made a mess out of the cutting edge! When I checked out Delta Sharpening, I was pretty skeptical. No reviews, no background, but I liked his responses to my questions and comments, so decided to try him out. Brought him 5 knives of various pedigree, 2 that were at least 40 years old but I use all the time, a favorite pocket knife that I could never get sharp and a couple newer ones. When I picked them up, they were the sharpest I have ever seen! Jeff's pricing is very reasonable, especially for the results, and he's a very amiable guy, which just adds to the experience. I know this is his first review, which would make me skeptical if I were looking, but give him a try. I'm willing to bet you'll be pleased as well.

The owner, Jeff, was a consummate professional. You can tell his passion for providing quality…read morework. He was able to revive a severely damaged knife which I almost threw away. I took 4 knives and it was done in no time. Good pricing, efficient and friendly service, and the knives came out razor sharp. I highly recommended this business.

My go to place for paper to go bags, highly recommended. The price is fair and they have a lot of…read morethings in stock, you can get it right away, no need to wait.

Quality/Quantity - Product offerings: Restaurant equipment,…read moresmallwares (what we come for), glasswares, parts and services. Services offered are - Design and build restaurants, finance, equipment parts, etc. We/I come here for my kitchenware, I like using commercial grade products rather than residential. Atmosphere - Decent size location. Actually fairly large for a restaurant supply company in the Bay Area. Open 6 days a week from 8am to 5pm, closed Sundays. Plenty of parking. Service - Just okay. You have to ask for service. Our past contact finally retired, congrats. Price - Expensive. But you pay for convenience. Well not today as I got an ice scooper for only $2; Amazon would have been $4. Woohoo, balling. Livin' the life, lol. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 1934 and with your two locations.

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.