Knife Gallery Inc — Local services in Yorba Linda

Please do not get your knives sharpened there if you value them at all. Being that I am local and while saving up for a Wicked Edge I thought why not get a few knives sharpened there and after all they have been there for a substantial period of time. That was a mistake. I asked the owner his preferred method of sharpening and he said "oh just the belt sander, I've been doing it for years," so I said to myself, "well so I guess you are not touching my knives." So a week goes by and decide I cant wait any longer and bring them in for a sharpening. A day later I pick them up and does not bother to even show me his work and asks for payment. As I am paying I decide to check them out and I was blown away, uneven grinds, grinds don't even match, and now one of my 200 dollar blades has a recurve in it compliments of the belt sander. Just for reference one of the two was my Spyderco s110v PM2 and the other was my Benchmade 551-1 First Production run. I know This my seem like a rant but both were in great shape when they went there and he should not have used a f*g belt sander to apex two pretty much brand new knives. I would have gladly paid more for more attention and care to be paid to my belongings. Not to mention they are quite pushy on there sales tactics similar to that of car salesman. So, when it's time for your blades to be sharpened think about it. I could not honestly recommend them for a proper sharpening. ALWAYS ask the service provider the method they will be using to hone or sharpen you tools, because belt grinders are a sure way of killing you blade. Plaza Cutlery is...

Short story: brought my tanto grind blade in to be sharpened. Got a drop point grind when I picked it up...

I called in to see if my everyday carry SOG Trident Tanto could be sharpened and to regrind the corner of the tanto grind. I was told yes, that is something they could do. I understand that tanto blades round the corner over time, but it wasn't in bad shape. After giving them a few hours I came back to pick it up, it was sharp.... But the tanto shape was completely ruined, the edge wasn't straight and I was given a rude response to why he doesn't like tanto blades and how he doesn't have time to spend on grinding the blade. I would have gladly paid for more of his if I knew this was the product he was going to put out for their standard fee. I'm mainly upset that I was told on the phone and in person that the tanto grind would be made better if I...

After having several fairly expensive knives (purchased online) break within a year, I decided to look for some expert advice. I have purchased three Knives from The Knife Gallery, and they have been by far the most reliable and high-quality knives I have owned. What I like about The Knife Gallery is that the employees are not low-level salesmen trying to make the highest commission. The employees are KNOWLEDGEABLE and have done a great job of recommending the appropriate knife for each need. Yesterday, the employee kept the store open for an additional half hour just to attend to me. I will never buy a knife...