Went out to Angel Sword for their 'occasional' Open House; generally they are not open to the…read morepublic. Fascinating place. Learned way too much about 'wootz' damascus steel. Ended up buying a new tanto for civic events (heh) and a 'claw' self-defense thingey for my half-sister to use on the pervs in Los Angeles. Angel Sword takes MasterCard(tm)! I'm adding a star to my earlier review based on the sheer amazement level of running a world-class forge in the middle of Central Texas.

This place makes true to life battle ready swords and knives. None of that cheap Chinese crap here…read more I didn't want to wait for shipping, so I drove up to pickup my new Knife and took a tour of the office, shop and forge. It was really cool. I love this knife. It fits my hand like it was made for my hand alone. I'm impressed.

We've lived in Texas for several years and this was one of the most fun things we have ever done!…read moreIt was my oldest bday and she loves knives. We walked in and they had a cancellation. Jay was absolutely amazing and so patient. Her knife took about 2 hrs to make and we had such a great time it felt like 20 minutes. He had great stories and kept us engaged. He communicated clearly with rules, expectations, and what each step was that she had to work on next. He had us laughing so much. Vic was another brother that was great. He kept my youngest, 9 yr old, engaged and had her complete attention. He was patient and helped her stand correctly and how to hold the hammer. And he had to repeat himself many times but never lost patience with her. He showed us how to make different nail swords and let her help too. This is a family business and honestly it is a must for any visitors, tourist, or even Texans that never see what's around them (like us!). I totally recommend bringing your family or friends. We won't regret it and you'll go home with a unique gift that you made yourself.

My dad and I thought this would be a fun to do together so we reached out to book and they never…read moregot back to us. I called in the morning and asked if they had any openings at 4 and the guy on the phone was kinda rude and said technically yes but I was gonna close early but I guess I can fit you in. I was super thankful and excited but when we showed up I was shocked by the unprofessional, vulgar and unsafe behavior of the worker. He sat off to the side making his own bracelet and gave us almost no guidance and didn't help or check on us. He told us to do whatever the F we wanted and he didn't care. Halfway through he informed us he was an "idiot" because he didn't have us sign the safety waiver! Honestly we had fun but it was extremely uncomfortable and we just kinda had to figure out what to do and listen to him tell uncomfortable stories and cuss up a storm. We also never got his name but he was a younger man in his 20s.

Texas Gadget Co. was perfectly stocked for everything I needed when heading out west from Austin…read more Can you believe you cannot buy a fly fishing leader anywhere in Austin? Not Whole Earth, not Academy, not McBrides. Skip the last minute gear shuffle in town and just get everything you need straight off the hwy at TGC! Mike and his sons were all working there and helped me and my son get on the water before sundown.

A tip of the hat to the owner & staff here. They were able…read moreto procure 3 special orders: Filson, Yeti, and Orvis that were notoriously tough to find. They came through big time. Impeccable service. Gorgeous shop. This place is a DREAM for any outdoorsman or Texas gentleman. They only stock the best heirloom hunting & outdoor gear and back it up with high caliber service. Looking forward to taking my son here one day - that in itself says a LOT.

I met Lynden at the Texas Farmers Market to get loppers, pruners, and a paring knife repaired. It…read moretook him only about 15 minutes and he was very reasonable on pricing. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help. I will definitely return with any future sharpening needs. Thank you, Lynden!

Good work and fast for great prices. Sharpened 2 Tojiro DP knives I had. I had asked what tools he…read moreused to sharpen the knives, and he gave an answer that let me feel like he knew how to take care of knives rather than just putting it through a grinder.

I'm trying to think of anything you can buy these days that comes with a true lifetime guarantee…read more I got nuthin' --- except Cutco knives. Cutco knives are made in the USA to last, and the Cutco company believes so strongly in its product that each knife is "guarantee forever" including free sharpening. What?! Until recently, I did not have Cutco knives but, just as I was contemplating an upgrade of my kitchen knives, my sweet Mom gifted me with the set she'd had for years but no longer used. Did the guarantee convey to a new owner? Were these older knives (circa 1970s) eligible for free sharpening? What about the French Chef knife that had a chink missing from the blade? Could it be fixed? When I called the Cutco Kitchen in Rollingwood (in the shopping center where the Post Office is) the answer to all my questions was, without hesitation or question, "yes." I took the knives in today and the experience couldn't have been better. It's a small shop but has a very wide array of Cutco products: all the knives, kitchen utensils, spices, gardening tools, and other handy household items. Although there was only one sales person present, I was the only customer so I had her attention immediately. The sales person examined each knife and found one that had a broken point, which I had not noticed. They would mail it and the damaged French Chef knife to the company for any repairs or replacement. The other knives were sharpened at the shop. I brought my non-Cutco knives, too, because they only charge $5 per knife for sharpening. This took about 10 minutes or so, more than enough time for me to pop by the USPO and Great Harvest Bread Co. where I got an amazing loaf of bread (but that's another Yelp review). Their process is to call me when the replacement/repaired knifes are ready for pick-up, which should be about 10 days. Yes, the Cutco products are pricey but I believe they are worth it. My Mom used her Cutco knives for about 50 years before passing them on to me and I suspect they will be around long after I no longer need them. In Cutco's case, you definitely get what you pay for.

Cutco has the best knives and warranty in the business. I've had my knives since the 70's and have…read morethem sharpened and they have replaced any that couldn't be sharpened. If you take the knives to the store they'll ship them for free. Also, their store provides the best and very friendly service. You can't ask for a better value.

Don was great. Super responsive for scheduling. I dropped off a few kitchen knives and some chisels…read morewith him. Razor sharp!

10/10 would recommend! What a fantastic experience. I literally started with block of metal and…read morewas walked through the entire process of forging a knife by hand. I was given enough steel to build pretty much whatever I wanted and got to pick whatever kind of material I wanted to use on the handle. As long as I picked a design I could finish in the 2 days I spent there, Chad was there to help me build what I wanted to build. Not only that, but this ends up a legit, strong, properly heat treated knife. He had me drop my knife tip first into cement, and then smash it into a concrete block multiple times to test the heat treating process... No real damage... try doing that with your store bought knife! He provided all the drinks and food for us all while we were there, and he didn't cheap out. He got really good food from restaurants in the area. We also had full access to his pool and hot tub, which was a welcome way to cool down after a day standing in front of a forge. Not only did I build a super cool knife, but the Caylor family welcomed me into their home and I immediately felt like I was a part of their family. The money you spend here goes straight to funding their non-profit, Reforged, which helps military and first responders that are suffering from PTSD. So not only do you get an awesome experience, but the money you are spending goes toward a good cause. For real though, this place is amazing. I'll be back.

From the owner: Come forge with us and make a memory to last a lifetime. Make your own souvenir, knife, or…read morebracelet.

Found this guy online with great Google reviews but mediocre Yelp reviews. Believe the Google…read moreReviews! Michael was very responsive, gave me same-day service at no extra charge, and even picked up and dropped off my knives for an extra $20! My dull knives were sharper than they've ever been in less than a day for a lot less money than I would have spent shipping them off. Michael does the work himself and took time to explain the different sharpening methods he would use based on the steel composition and degree of my blades. He's highly professional, considerate, and fairly priced. It's unusual to find someone that takes such great care. Do yourself and your kitchen a favor and give Michael a call!

I first found Seriously Fast Sharpening on Yelp, before seeing they had a website with a contact…read morenumber. I texted them what I needed and if they had same-day appointments, which I was able to schedule within the hour much to my delight. They sent me their prices and confirmed how much I would be charged. They shared with me their address and drop off location as there's no where to wait. I drove to a local coffee shop nearby to wait. From drop-off to when I received their text to say they were finished took about 30 min. Pretty darn fast. They sent me payment details and reconfirmed how much I owed. I drove back, picked up my hatchet, Venmo'd them, and that was it. I'm glad that they're located in north Austin and not too far of a drive from where I live. I took off two stars due to quality concerns. Although the edge of the blade is sharp, they didn't sharpen the edge into a convex edge or at least ask if they should sharpen the edge that way. My axe had never been sharpened before but a convex edge would have been most appropriate for my use case. They also didn't sharpen the entire blade. From my pictures, you can see that they missed the top corner of the blade (rounded). You can also tell that the edge isn't centered. The axe was bought this way, but I expected Seriously Fast Sharpening to center it or at least make mention of it. All in all, a 3-star experience. I appreciated their promptness and quick communication, but I expected more in terms of craftsmanship quality. I may try them again for some smaller blades in the future.