One of my kitchen related pet peeves is having a dull knife. I saw this mobile sharpening van while at Davis farmer's market. I decided to give them a try. Soooo glad I did. Customer service is excellent. He's very friendly and professional. Price is reasonable. He said that he's at Davis farmer's market every 3rd Saturday except for the month of January. When I got home and tried my knife- it did not disappoint. I highly recommend Labrado Forge for your sharpening needs. read more

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Long overdue. Labrado Forge offers a great service that is second to none. My Knives are always super sharp. I cook for my Family every night and sharp knives are a must. The convenience and consistency this company offers is why I continue to support family owned businesses like Labrado Forge. Thank you will be back soon. read more

Sharpened our pruning shears to razor sharp edges. Prompt service in his mobile van. Reasonable prices. Flexible in making a personal appointment to do the work read more

I've been using Labrado Forge for years for my catering business and can't believe how much impact a sharp knife can have! JB (the owner) is a down to earth kind of guy who really knows what he's doing. Fairly priced and an expert in his field, he'll make anything that's dull cut like a razor. Labrado Forge makes cutting 300 lbs of pork shoulder easy and quick. I can't imagine using another dull knife ever again. This company is great and the owner is awesome. Keep up the fantastic work JB! read more

Labrado Forge - Like cutting butter with a hot knife! - Knife Sharpening Near Me

JB was friendly, kind, and easy to work with. I dropped off several different types and sizes of knives (chef, pairing, cleaver, and santoku) with JB and he sharpened them to perfection. Overall a really great deal and the knives cut like new. Makes prep so much easier and I highly recommend Labrado Forge! read more

JB sharpened my meat slicer circular serrated blade a few years ago which is still "brand new" razor sharp!! We actually made an appointment at his home in Fairfield and he sharpened it in his mobile unit. Well worth the drive from Davis. It saved me from having to purchase a new slicer, as mine had been discontinued and there were no replacement blades. Just this week, I dropped off 9 of my knives to Davis Ace on 3rd Street where JB comes first and third Tuesdays. They are all now razor sharp! My large meat slicer knife had a damaged tip and he fixed it! (I wish I would have taken a before and after photo!) It makes a huge difference working with sharp knives. I hadn't realized how dull our knives were. (We had purchased a less than great sharpener for home use....) Top notch amazing work! Totally fair prices! Not only is JB amazingly knowledgeable, skilled and reliable, he is super nice and friendly to boot!! You can sign up on the website (LabradoForge.com) to get notifications of when he will be where, and he is prompt on getting back to you on the Contact page as well! Thanks JB!!! read more

JB has been sharpening my Japanese knife for the past couple of years, and does a great job every time! Always friendly, and happy! Thank you JB! read more

I highly recommend this place! I called them to inquire about drop off hours and the lady who answered was so kind and friendly. Since I reside in fairfield and he also lives in town, I ended up going to their home to drop off my knives and JB was done in under 20 minutes. Setting an appointment to see him was so easy. This guy is so flexible and accomodating. He was very friendly and so informative. He didn't end the transaction by just handing me back my knives, he also taught me how to best maintain it and was very knowledgeable. This is definitely a person I would entrust with my prized knives, both of high sentimental and actual value. Also, extremely fair price for the quality of service. Thank you again! read more

I'm met JB at Dixon at the Heritage Pantry with Hank and Hazel sausage cart I talked to him for a while and decided to try his sharpening skills on my knives I dropped them off at Ace Hardware on Tuesday and they were ready for pickup on Thursday I was impressed my knives were razor sharp he did a very good job I will continue to bring my knives to JB I have another 10 knives that I need to have sharpened if you need anything sharpened I highly recommend labrado Forge read more

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JB, was very friendly. I dropped my Milwaukee knife off with him, While I shopped the Vallejo Farmers market with my family. Came back. And gave him 3 dollars more than what he asked. I checked the blade in my vehicle. And was NOT happy! The grind was uneven, and knife was actually duller than when I brought it to him. I've tried to sharpen it three times now to get it close to sharp again. Not happy. read more

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So happy with my knives. They were in desperate need of sharpening and it was a dream using them to cook tonight! Thanks Labrado!

Got my knives sharpened here at the Martinez farmers market. Our wusthof set had never been professionally sharpened and our main knives were definitely starting to get a bit dull. Not anymore! Great service! read more

I first encountered Labrado at the Vallejo Farmers Market. I chatted, watched and admired. I brought a friend's knives in and he was thrilled with the results. I finally was organized enough to do the same and brought my copious collection of cutlery to the Martinez Farmers Market. It's a real treat for both yourself and your cutting tools to get a little shape-up. While they are whittled to their ideal state of sharpness, you can cruise the market nibbling on seasonal fruits. In a jiffy, you'll be ready to take your iron (steel? amalgam?) lovelies home and put them back into play. Sign up for the email list so you know where to meet the wizard of cutlery. Don't forget to grab your craft scissors, rose clippers, sewing snips along with those stubby kitchen knives when you prepare go. read more

Labrado Forge is one of the finest sharpeners that I have ever the pleasure of doing business with. Professional, friendly and does amazing work. Reasonable prices as well. Highly recommended! read more

JB does a great job. I'm a knife enthusiast. We had great conversation and I learned many new things. I had one knife sharpened and will bringing more of my higher quality knives to JB for sharpening. Normally I sharpen my own knives but found that JB was able to give me higher quality and sharpness. Waited while my knife was sharpened at the Vallejo Farmer's Market. Fast and convenient. read more

Professional in every sense of the word. JB was fantastic when I contacted him via yelp, he coordinated pickup/drop off with ease, and we was so polite and pleasant. His workmanship was amazing - I gave him 5 knives that were desperately needing attention - and he gave me back 5 knives that worked like they were new. No more pulling through an item, actual clean and sharp cuts through meat, chicken, fish, veggies, anything. I'm really pleased with his workmanship and will definitely use his services again. Don't hesitate to have JB sharpen your knives, you won't regret it! read more

Quick response time and the turn around was also fast. Provided me with excellent customer service. Definitely will use Labrador Forge again. Monina read more

JB is a magician who breathed new life into my neglected knife set. I had succumbed to taking them to the local grocery store a few times but never saw any legit improvement. Not only did he give my knives razor sharp edges, he fixed effortlessly repaired the pairing knife my oldest son used as a screwdriver, as well as fixing the pitch on one knife I didn't really understand was off kilter until he showed me the difference between my two chef knives. Without reservation, I wholeheartedly recommend Labrado Forge for anyone who wants amazing blades! read more

Labrado Forge's skilled precision, attention to detail and overall craftsmanship is head and shoulders above their competition! My wife and i strongly recommend Labrado Forge's services for all of your blade sharpening needs! read more

I was looking for a sharpening place for my styling shears, I found Labrado Forge and called, his wife Diana answered and was very nice and professional, and very polite, I was able to drop off all 7 of my shears and had them back within 24 hours, JB was very professional and kind, I would highly recommend them, and my shears are sharpened perfect! Thanks read more

I needed some pretty decent kitchen knives sharpened and found Labrado Forge while looking for something close to home. After contacting JB via Yelp messenger, I dropped the knives off with his wife at his house. He called me later that same day to tell me the knives were finished. Great, prompt service I thought. I went to pick them up the next day. JB was there to greet me. He showed me what he had done with the knives. Razor sharp and all nicks were fixed. That about sums up the knives. The conversations we had that followed make you realize the type of genuine person he is. I spent about 20 minutes in his shop and I feel like I've known him for years. GREAT person and a great works-man. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE take your service to him. You won't be disappointed. read more

Quick response to request for price info. Met up and he did a great job explaining the process. Knives came out sharp as new. Will be back on regular basis. read more

Thank you Labrado Forge for cleaning and sharpening my scissors. Although not professional grade, you treated them as such. They were my mom's, and have sentimental value to me. Thank you taking great care of them. I will definitely recommend your services to others. read more

It's tough finding someone to properly sharpen good scissors and shears, but I took my inherited pair of Gingher shears to the Vallejo Farmers' Market, and less than 30 minutes later, Labrado Forge had taken the nicks out of the blades and completely reconditioned them. As a fiber and textile artist, I live and die by the sharpness of my shears--they won't be going to anyone else when they need sharpened. read more

I had my knives sharpened at the Brentwood Farmers Market this past Saturday. The sharpening was completed quickly and the prices were great! read more

I'm so-so excited about my discovery of Labrado Forge. Why-let me tell you-I will never have a dull knife in my house again. JB the owner is so efficient and quick to get your knives in brand new like condition and back to you -its amazing. JB also knows what trending in the knives world too. He turned us on to a dragon 8.5 Fusion Chef's knife. What a beautiful knife. It inspires you to spend more time in the kitchen!!! Really. Don't go anywhere else to get your knives done- Labrado Forge thanks read more