I've been on the hunt for a knife sharpening service nearby that didnt require me to mail it in or…read moredrive 45 min+ to get it done so I was really happy that I was able to take a bunch of knives to a drop off location near my place. He sharpened all my knives the same day. Service was quick, he was informative on how to care for the knives and the price was solid. I'll def have to bring back some more knives soon.

I had an amazing experience with Apex Precision Sharpening. Albert absolutely knocked it out of the…read morepark! First off, he was able to come out to my house the same day, which was incredibly convenient and impressive. That alone made the experience great. I honestly wish I had taken before pictures of the machetes and axes he restored and sharpened for me -- because when I saw the finished result, all I could say was, "WOW!!!" For service and prices The difference in the blades was unbelievable. They looked completely restored. Not only did he sharpen them to perfection, but he also went the extra mile and cleaned up oxidized areas. You can tell he takes pride in his work and pays attention to detail. All I've got to say is this guy is GOOD. I'll definitely continue using him for all my sharpening needs and highly recommend him to anyone looking for professional, high-quality service.

I came right when they opened on a weekday, so I was able to avoid the weekend crowds…read more Since I came early, I was also able to find parking inside the free parking garage, which was amazing since I came in the middle of a heatwave and having my car in the shade meant it wasn't cooking in the sun while I was inside the mall. I was a little confused because I took an elevator which spat me outside when I thought this was an indoor mall. It turns out that some stores are outside, while the majority are inside. If you're looking for somewhere to go in the middle of a heatwave in LA, this place has amazing AC. At one point I was even rubbing my arms because it was so cold inside. I'm a sucker for anything cute, so I was glad there were so many Japanese stores that reminded me of my trip to Tokyo. A couple of the stores even had the rows of vending machines that drop out capsules with various items inside. It was disappointing to see one of the stores had a broken token machine, so you couldn't use the vending machines even if you wanted to. Both the stores and restaurants are a mix of reasonably priced to expensive. If you go to one of the actual restaurants instead of one of the fast food places at the food court, I'd recommend making reservations since the one I went to is notorious for having long lines. Both at the store and the restaurant I went to, the employees greeted me and were friendly, asking if I'd want any help or letting me know about discounts they had that day. All malls are pretty much the same, so I wouldn't go out of my way just to visit this one, but if you're in the area, need somewhere to hide from the heat, the free AC and parking here are definitely a draw.

This is such a big and beautiful mall. Inside the mall looks so luxurious and spacious. They have…read morestores in outdoor space in second floor as well. It's a hub for not just great food and shopping, but for entertainment they have AMC and Dave and Buster's as well. Plenty of parking available between outdoor parking lot and the multi level indoor garage. We initially came to the mall for dinner at Din Tai Fung. While walking the place, I found they had so many other Asian brand stores like Miniso, Meet Fresh, Uniqlo and Kinokuniya bookstore. But most surprising of all was finding a whole 99 Ranch inside the mall. After dinner, we did some shopping here. Later at night, I came back here to play some games in Dave & Buster's. But the signs can improve a bit for better direction. I was so confused how to get to the parking near D&B entrance. Also, the parking garage seemed under maintained. But overall a really great place for both locals and tourists.

Dear Leigh Anne, I cannot thank you enough for making a special trip to my apartment complex to…read moresharpen my knives and scissors. Your service was much needed and appreciated. You have raised the bar substantially. Others whom I used did not live up to your standards. You were amazingly fast (15minutes) and I am so thrilled that my knives and scissors are as shape as when I purchased them. I plan to stay in touch and would gladly travel to whatever location you are working...YOU ARE THE BEST AT WHAT YOU DO!!!!

Leigh has an amazing craftsmanship! I will certainly recommend her business for anyone interested…read morein getting your knife sharpen . Very nice and professional thank you for the Amazing knife sharpening skills

Great work, prompt service, reasonably priced (sharpened 12 knives, including several cerated…read moreknives), and Red is just a lovely, kind human.

Excellent service. Red offered a few times during the week. She was transparent about pricing. She…read moresharpened 7 of my knives, repaired a big chip from one (cannot tell it was there), some small chips on another santoku knife. Removed rust - I know I shouldn't put in dishwasher. And she's a delight! Such an interesting and cool person--the type of person you immediately want to over share with . My neighbor had several knives done too and if he was on Yelp had a great experience too. Highly recommend. Oh and she sells knives - I used the bread knife on 20 passion fruit, worked great.

Once a year sometime in October, Mutual Trading Company sponsors a Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo…read morewhere different food & Sake (sah keh) vendors are invited to show, demonstrate their restaurant related products as well as giving out different samples of food & Sake for the restaurant trade. This event is not open to the general public, but only open to restaurant owners & their associated employees. Chefs' knives, food products to enhance & stream line restaurant food production, freezers, refrigerator units that chill Sashimi & Sushi display cases, fish venders giving out samples of Maguro & Hamachi, there is a plethora of products catering to the Japanese restaurant trade. For many years, this trade show was on the grounds of Mutual Trading Company's warehouse & office on Crocker in downtown Los Angeles, but in the last two years, the Japanese Food & Restaurant Expo has been at the Pasadena Convention Center on Green Street. I was impressed with the number & quality of Sake vendors bring with them samples of Sake, Plum Wine, Sparkling Sake (The new darling of novelty in the Sake world). Representatives were from Dassai, Kubota, Born to name a few of the premier Sake producers as well as other extremely competent but less well known Sake brewers. These representatives know their Sake, so they are capable of answering technical and culinary related topics relative to the restaurant perspective. This is a must for the owners of Japanese Restaurants & their employees since it allows them to keep au currant on different aspects of Japanese food technology & restaurant associated products & equipment.

Best place for any restaurant owner. Must check it out. Reasonable price and extensive selection…read moreand variety of Japanese products.

Mario was Amazing! Great service, Fair prices and EXCELLENT customer service! I definitely…read morerecommend Mario & his services and will continue to use him myself!

I brought another HSS paper cutter blade to get sharpened along with my most used Santoku knife to…read moreget sharpened. Mario sharpened both blades on the spot. I would sharpen my Santoku using a pull through sharpener but after having SGV Best Cutlery do it, there is no comparison. The blade slices through meat and vegetables this minimal effort. I could probably split a hair on the knife edge. Anyway, SGV's Best Cutlery hit's up a lot of Farmer's Markets plus he'll come out to you if necessary. It doesn't break the bank to sharpen a knife and make them feel brand new again.

I had three of my knives sharpened at the Studio City farmers market. It had been a few years since…read moreI had done this and note to self to do this annually. It makes all the difference. I dropped them off, did some shopping around the market and picked them up 30 minutes later. $28 for 3 knives is a bargain. Friendly, professional and expedient service and my knives are like new again. I used Venmo for payment.

I've been using David for 5 years I wouldn't trust anyone…read moreelse with my knives He's very reliable You don't need to talk to him He knows what to do And you pick up your knives from his side gate

My chef knife was in serious need of a sharpening. I had a couple small chips on the knife and it…read morejust needed some love. I stumbled upon Steven's YouTube channel about a month ago. I was really impressed by his passion and commitment to his knife sharpening business. I had a day off so I was able to drop off my knife to him in Sierra Madre where he sets up on Fridays from 10am to about 2 PM I believe. My knife was done in about 20 minutes and it looks and cuts great! Thank you Steven. You are a Pro.

Our Japanese cleaver had a nick and was previously sharpened somewhere else, but still felt off…read more Been following Steven on IG and noticed that he's very knowledgeable when it comes to the details of knives, especially Japanese knives. Decided to stop by his booth while he was in San Gabriel in front of Howie's market. He was done in 30 min! Super efficient and super happy with his skills. Thank you! Will definitely be coming back to him for our future needs! His schedule and locations are posted on his website for easy walk in or text him. He will also post updates on his Instagram.

This little shop is located in an unassuming plaza. They sell top quality knives and some Japanese…read morekitchen items but I came for one of their expert services: knife sharpening. I had a couple of kitchen knives that needed sharpening, one a high-end knife and the other a cheap one. The owner, an elderly gentleman who gave off an aura of a supreme master of knives, carefully examined each knife and said he could sharpen both. I paid the fee and was told they would be ready in a couple days. Four days later I called and was told the knives were ready for pick up. Both were sharpened nicely, like new. The cheap knife, which originally had some damage to the blade, was repaired and looked like the day it was bought 20 years ago. We are happy to have both of these knives back in our kitchen, ready to slice away. While I was there, I asked if they had any kitchen scissors and I was shown a couple of options. The differences between them were explained so I could make the best choice. I bought a pair and have been very happy with them!

I went here with my family to have a knife (a switch blade to be exact) sharpened. The gentleman…read morethat helped us was very patient and kind. He checked to make sure if they were able to sharpen the blade or not. I love how the store was very unique and have an old school feeling. The price for the blade to be sharpened was not overly expensive either.

Great experience with the knife sharpening service! My knives were noticeably sharper and felt like…read morenew again. The process was quick, easy, and the quality of the work was excellent. They are easy to find at the Irvine farmers market at mariners church. You can tell they take pride in what they do and know their craft. Definitely recommend if your kitchen knives are in need of a good sharpening -- I'll be coming back again!

Quick and great service! You can walk around the farmers market while you wait. My knives are like…read morenew especially my Japanese knife. Will definitely go to them again!