I've been going to this business years before they moved to the north side, and I've always have…read morevery pleasant interactions with all staff. I've been buying Benchmade pocket knives and getting my knives sharpened here. Highly recommend this place!

I've been going to Northwestern Cutlery for years. Over generations of ownership, the service has…read morebeen outstanding. Never anything but the friendliest and most knowledgeable service, especially on the topic of kitchen knives. I dont know if I've ever seen a larger selection of kitchen knives ANYWHERE. We had our knives sharpened again this week, and once again, they were done beautifully at a very fair price. I've always brought in a range of knives, from very good quality to pathetically cheap, and they have always taken good care of them all. No judgment or attitude about bringing in less fancy knives. Now that they are in the larger space, it's even more enjoyable to browse at the vast supply of kitchen gadgets while waiting for knives to be sharpened.

The best. We have bought a bunch of knives, ceramics, and kitchen accouterment here. Knives are…read moreawesome wedding presents. The staff is amazingly nice, knowledgeable, and honest. We've even done their knife sharpening class. Great place

Owner and staff don't simply work here; rather, they project genuine joy and expertise in their…read moreexceptional knife-related products and professional sharpening services. They provide good value and a terrific customer experience.

I've visited this shop at least 2 times now. The first time was to ask whether they sharpen Cutco…read moreknives there. The answer was sometimes they do depending on the condition of the knife. A few weeks later I came back with my knife. They decided to send it to the factory in NYC. I didn't have to pay for the shipping if I pick it up from the store again when it is ready. I have been getting uodates via email about the progress. When it arrived at the Cutco site it was only a few days after when I received email update stating it's being sent back. I'm thrilled that this shop has the sheaths. They weren't available when I got my knives back in 2010. Love that sheaths prizes are affordable. I've been fully satisfied with my Cutco knives: 7" santoku, cheese, serated slicer and cleaver. Had them for more than 16 years. The staff here have been helpful and friendly.

We had an amazing experience at this location. The moment we walked in the store manager, Dalton…read moreSommer, was attentive, friendly, and very professional. He helped us with everything we needed, going the extra mile to make us feel respected and taken care of. We will definitely go back for more products.

After years of dilly dallying on sending our Shun knives to be sharpened, we finally realized that…read morethe more convenient option was (almost literally) in front of our noses. There's a reason Exact Blade has such consistently good reviews. We dropped off five knives to be sharpened, including one of our Shun knives. They were ready the next day, and I used one of the lower quality knives when making dinner. It was like having a brand new knife. Customer service is excellent, and pricing can't be beat. We've decided to do the subscription, at least until we get caught up on sharpening everything that desperately needs it. Soon the dullest thing in this house will be me!

If you need any blade sharpened look no further. This is the place to go. The guys there are great,…read morethey have excellent expertise, the prices are reasonable and the turnaround time is quick. They also have a great selection of numerous knives for any need. I just used them to sharpen both kitchen knives and garden tools and they brought them all back to life. Five stars!!!

Evan was amazing to work with! My knives are sharper now than when I got them new! If you are an at…read morehome foodie like me, you need to keep your tools sharp, and Knife Doc is the way to go!

From the owner: Knife Doc offers high quality knife sharpening with fast turn around. 25% off all first time…read morecustomers! Your knives will be picked up, sharpened, and delivered within 24 hours.

Great guy! He sharpened 3 knifes and a scissors like I have never seen before! I wish I came…read moresooner. Very, very reasonable and knowledgeable. I went in at the dog groomer next door- he and his wife are the owners. I will come back and recommend them.

Thanks Mike! I appreciate you and your efficient service and great prices!!!…read more You are a neighborhood gem!

Off the beaten path...you walk up and it doesn't look like a store front. But walk in! The staff…read moreare friendly and kind. I walked in with five knives to be sharpened and it took less than 15 minutes to do. Very reasonably priced and my knives look great! Note: bring cash under $20 Thank you Superior Knife!

What a great find! While-you-wait service for the homeowner from an industrial- strength knife…read moresharpening shop. They also sell one-offs of various commercial kitchen items. It's off the beaten path but totally worth it.

Best locally owned hardware store in the city. Clark Devon Hardware is one of the classics as far…read moreas hardware. It has a lot of the typical household items like bathroom fixtures and that type of stuff. Find things also for businesses. The prices are higher than other places but it's better to buy locally. A lot of history about it. It's an important part of Rogers Park and recognizable for the big clock with the wrenches. This business has been around over 100 years. Pretty impressive. While there's lots of the typical products like nuts and bolts, there's also the power tool and equipment rentals. If needing something like that and you aren't planning on using it again after that then this is where to go. The store can be hard to find things but the staff is friendly and helpful. For a locally owned hardware store it has pretty good finds. It's located at the intersection in the name of course so that helps a lot. There's all the usual household items as well as power equipment and rentals.

Big box stores... I'm not going to name names, but you know the ones. They come in orange, blue,…read moreand, as I've discovered after moving to the Midwest, even green. The slogans and jingles are memorable, and all is good and fine until you need to visit one. Let me guess, it goes something like this: You walk in looking for an item and an associate who can help you. You see someone in paint, but know they can't leave their post, so you continue looking. Aha! A person! Oh wait, that's a cardboard cutout. (This actually happened to me recently at a big box.) Finally, you find someone, and they tell you where to find the item in question. Only, the entire endeavor took way too long, meanwhile, the house is a mess while you're gallivanting the aisles. Enter Clark Devon Hardware. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted and offered assistance. Even if you are just browsing, others will ask you along the way. If you do ask for help, you will either be taken to the item or shown to a person who can help (as in, 'ask this person right over here,' who sees and waves). The team at Clark Devon is knowledgeable, kind, and no nonsense. They know you have things to do and places to be. They will be happy to help you and send you on your merry way. Clark Devon may not be the prettiest hardware store, and perhaps the big boxes may even have slightly cheaper prices (this is unconfirmed). However, it is my go-to for all hardware and home improvement needs, not only out of a desire to support a locally owned business, but because customer service counts for something too. If I am to offer one smidgen of feedback, it's that I wish they were open until later in the evening. For sometimes you come back from work and discover the closet rod has snapped in two, and you need parts to replace and fix.

My husband and I took a date night cooking class here with Chef Alex. We had a fantastic time and…read morethe food turned out delicious! We learned how to make NY strip steak, crab cakes with a roasted garlic aioli, roasted asparagus, and chocolate lava cake. We had two other couples in our class, and we were paired up with another couple, which actually turned out to be pretty fun. Then after class they give you an additional 10% off of anything in the store, even sale items. We had a great time and enjoyed doing something different and interactive for our date night. We'll definitely be making these recipes at home now too.

I've always been a fan of this store, their products and their classes. No longer. I purchased a…read moreset of battery operated salt and pepper grinders to replace an older set of theirs that had broken last December. The new set lasted less than three months and one stopped working. I took it back and they swapped it for another model as they no longer carried the original. The other one broke a few weeks ago, and between the two they were used maybe ten times max. The store, the manager, and the website refused to do anything because their storecdid not complete any paperwork on the original exchange. This used to be the place for quality products and Furst class service, obviously no longer.