LA area knife sharpeners?

[ferdlisky]

My local shoe guy says he sharpens knives, but I'm scared to hand over my precious Henckels to him. can anybody vouch for a good sharpener in LA?

[Schielke]

While I dont live in LA, I know the common consensus here is to learn to sharpen your own knives. There is a tutorial in the EGCI about sharpening. I dont think it has much on Japanese Water stones, but you might want to look into those too. It is not as daunting a task as it seems.

Ben

[hollywood]

You might check at Bristol Farms or one of their associated kitchenware stores.

[hannahcooks]

Sur La Table does it for 50 cents per inch, I believe.

I take mine to the locksmith in the 3rd and Fairfax Farmer's Market.

[monkeymay]

Hop in the car and head downtown to Ross Cutlery, located at 310 S. Broadway, right next to the Bradbury Building. They have been in business over 40 years and have an incredible selection of knives and scissors. All their sharpening is done on site, and they're very good at what they do. When my brand new Global dropped on the pavement at a catering gig and had a nice chunk taken out of the center of the blade, they restored it beautifully.

They're open 7 days a week, 9:00 to 6:00. Phone is 231-626-1897.

Check out the selection of handmade pocket knives too. I have a beautiful black handled Spyderco I got there that I've not seen anywhere else. Plus, while your knives are being sharpened, you can go eat tacos and check out the produce at Grand Central Market, directly across the street. It's worth the drive.

Is the locksmith still there at Farmer's Market?

Where did they move him?

[ferdlisky]

Thanks everyone. I'll try the guy downtown--sounds like what I'm looking for. I'm just scared to do it myself. I've heard too many horror stories about people ruining their knives, and I really can't afford to buy new ones!

[dfunghi]

I go to a place on Little S.M. in B.H. about 2 or 3 blocks east of Wilshire on the North side of street. Ye Olde Cutlery might be the name??? Old time place where he does the work himself and has for probably 40 yrs or more. Last time I went it was .40 per inch with one day service.

D