Civilizations rise and fall, pandemics rage and are brought under control, political parties gain and lose power--life presents us with constant change. Except for Schmidt's knife sharpening service. Quality in all aspects is constant. Each contact with Schmidt's is a quality experience. Their website was designed for excellent user interface. You can place an order, ask for a shipping box, arrange for pick up and delivery without any felt effort. Service is fast, often just a few days between placing an order and having your knives returned. My latest batch of knives left in miserable shape and returned sharp and gleaming. "Sharp" does not even begin to describe the edge that Schmidt's achieves for your knives. They also clean and polish your knives so you basically have a new set of knives each time. Schmidt's is simply outstanding! read more

Pretty cool service, my wife recently told me that she was frustrated with how dull her knives. Found these guys and gave them a call. I had a chance to speak to Mike over the phone before I had them sharpened. Basically this company deals in bulk and the prices drop per knife the more that the customer sharpens. We had about 20 knives to sharpen and they ended up being about 7 dollars a knife when it was all said and done. The part that was pretty cool is that they send you an empty box directly to your house. It comes with a shipping label and some packaging material. After the knives were shipped back I got a phone call personally from Mike confirming that everything was perfect on my order. I cannot even begin to describe how sharp these knives were. Don't think I could have been any happier. Warning: These knives are sharp! read more

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I had a great experience with Schmidt's knifes. To start with, the service itself was beyond satisfactory. The sharpening Mike provided for my felling axe was immaculate. With such a hunk of dull steel, he sharpened it sharp enough to shave hair yet allowed the blade to retain enough strength. He really understands how to shape a blade and how to properly deal with steel. I have not brought in knives yet, but from his work on my axe, I'm positive they can make them perfect. Now on the business side, Schmidt's is really that perfect small business that has the time and vision to care about providing quality as opposed to just meeting a profit margin goal. First of all, they obviously specialized in knives, but were flexible enough to let me meet them at their workshop to sharpen my axe and were very considerate about not wasting my time. Not only that, but Mike drove quite a few miles to meet me and sharpen my axe for next to nothing. He even offered me a tour of their workplace and showed me how they work and gave me advice for how to maintain my tools. Bottomline: They obviously are not in the business just to make money. It's refreshing to work with people that take pride in what they do. read more

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I was undecided whether to have my 15 year old budget knives professionally sharpened or invest in a new set. I spoke with Mike, who is one of the owners. He was great to deal with and provided great information. As a result, I will be purchasing a new set of knives based on his recommendation. He could have talked me into having my old set sharpened just to make a buck. Instead, he provided honest information that helped me make the right decision. I will definitely be doing business with Mike in the future, once my new set is due to be sharpened. read more

GREAT SERVICE , SUPERB RESULTS Not many options around Orange County for knife sharpening. Dropped a couple of knives off to these guys and was floored by the results. One of which was a 15 year old USMC kbar-results were FAR BETTER than I expected. Quick turnaround, great service, five stars! read more

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Fantastic service! I had 4 nice chefs knives (3 Japanese and 1 American) and 4 high-end steak knives done. Sharpening job was great -- even repaired one of the steak knives that had a cracked tip (didn't know you could even do that) and brought it back to its original form (all be it 2-3 millimeters shorter than the others). The whole process was great -- getting the pre-labeled box, sending out the knives and getting alerts all along the way with regards to status, and getting them returned in 4-5 business days total. Excellent service and I will be using them annually! read more

I'm a home cook and have always used a competitor to sharpen my knives because they were inexpensive and the sharpness was okay, not great. You get what you pay for, right? This time I decided to try Schmidt's because I didn't trust the competitor with my beloved Misono santoku knife which has never been sharpened. Wow!! All my knives came back super sharp and they practically look brand new! Not only do they do fantastic work, their customer service is outstanding! I had a special request and they were very accommodating. Tiffany was in constant contact with me during the whole process. Trust me, use Schmidt's for your sharpening needs, you will not regret it! read more

One Happy Customer :) i have a small 4-6 inch paring knife that i needed sharpened probably worth about 100 dollars (it's a Kramer). it's my favorite to cook with, i don't really enjoy cooking with big knives in the kitchen. Anyway, it was SOOOO DULL!!! I found these guys right here on yelp and in irvine , pretty close to the spectrum. they mentioned that most of their personal orders through the mail but that I lived pretty close and I could go ahead and just stop by. I met Mike in person and he told me that it would be ready next day and he could mail it to me or I could stop by again and pick it up. Very happy with the results. The knife cuts like a razor blade. I wanted to write a review because I thought he was professional and I got the feeling he wanted to make sure I was really happy. A+++++++++++ read more

LOOKED EVERYWHERE in orange county for a service that would sharpen my ceramic knives. ?????   Not that easy,  I had just about given up and decided to try yelp.  THESE GUYS ROCK!!!!  UNBELIEVABLE RESULTS.  Just like the rest of the reviews, prompt, super professional, l and they know their craft.  Had a chance to meet one of the owners he said it would take about 10 minutes so I got to watch him use a diamond belt to cut blade on the ceramic surface..  My bill was 12 bucks.  My knives turned out so beautiful, razor sharp and probably better than when I bought them.   5 stars, awesome!!! read more

I just recently had the pleasure of working with Mike at Schmidt's knives. The experience, from start to finish, exceeded my expectations. Let's start with the obvious, they definitely know their craft. I sent in just a few of my workhorse kitchen knives to be sharpened and I feel like I received brand new knives. I'm pretty sure that they weren't this sharp when I originally purchased them. They even went ahead and polished out some scratches that the knives had. But what truly sets Schmidt's knives apart was the extraordinary customer service they provided. Just like all the other reviews have mentioned before, they messaged and called to update me on every step of the process. Mike was very professional every time he called me to discuss my order. I am definitely a very happy customer and would refer them to anyone needing sharpening services. They deserve more than 5 stars! read more

This site is fantastic. Saw an online ad for another company, did some research and found Schmidt's Knives also offered replacement knives while yours were sharpened. Only took 4 business days including shipping both ways to have our knives returned. Packaging was solid and very easy to fill and seal. Knives were super sharp, including the serrated knives and scissors. Only feedback was one of the knives they sent as backup was enormous and wasn't needed, but not a big deal to have an extra huge knife for a few days. read more

Terrible they don't respond and once you do get them there expensive. Very unhappy. Ended up at Diamond Sharp in Brea. Work was done as you wait. 3 knifes for $10.00. Would not return. Sadly not a fake review would gladly speak with you. read more

I left a voicemail on 1/25/19 asking about scheduling a service. It is 2/3/19 and I have not received any call back. This is a frustrating experience as there is no storefront. read more

Got a whole new set of knives!!! Prompt, professional service....  I talked mostly with Jessica but I had a chance to meet Mike through appointment. I had about 10 large knives sharpened, one with a broken tip... and a pair of scissors -my bill was almost  $75.   Turned around time was next day and I liked the text message and email notifications. My favorite part was probably the final product and presentation.  I brought in my knives in a crumpled trader joes paper bag and when I received them they were packaged so professionally.  The way they were wrapped, covered, scratches removed off the sides of the knife, just everything felt really really classy.  And of course the most important part- SHARPER than when I even purchased them. I feel that our society has such a buy and throw away mentality and it was great to see something hand crafted again. read more

This review is long overdue. After looking everywhere for s knife sharpening service, I found this gold nugget so close. Very professional, fast service. Easy, online appointment system. I was given a loaner knife while all of mine were being sharpened. They came back better than when I had bought them! And I was lucky enough to get home delivery :) my knife block had also been sanded and polished. You guys have a repeat customer for life. Can't say enough good things. read more

Too expensive. Might be good if you have a $500 knife you need sharpened and can live without it for a couple of days, otherwise you will be forking our 20.00 each time. I ended up bringing my knives to chefs toys and had three sharpened for a fraction of what it costs for one from Schmidt's. read more

Where do I start? I used to be the type of person that didn't think anything of it when my knives were dull. I would just keep using them even if they couldn't slice meat or vegetables properly, and I would go over the same area again and again. I guess you could say I just never really understood how important it was to take care of knives in general. I handed my dull and rusty knives over to Schmidt's Knives Sharpening, and in return they gave them back to me in such pristine condition. The attention to detail that they put into each knife was through the roof. With the work that they did on them, each blade was sharper than when they were first taken out of the factory box, which is impressive! They really put a lot of care into their work and went the extra mile to satisfy me as a customer. I'll definitely be coming back to them again for their services. read more

Not a big yelper and it certainly takes a lot to impress me. Just tried this service and was floored with how simple the service was. The return box they sent me was great, the automatic pickup was great ( I didn't even have to leave my house to ship the box, the 4 temporary knives they sent me were great knives ( I could shave with them right out of the box), and my original knives and completed product was stellar. Really superb guys - love the idea. You need to try this service it's awesome!!! read more

5 stars is not enough! These guys do a great job and are my go to for all my sharpening needs. The best part, they send you knives to use while yours get sharpened. How great is that! read more

I would never think to say that a knife is beautiful but MAN! When my knives came back I honestly didn't recognize them. My knives came back looking spectacular and in the kitchen I feel like a professional chef! The owner is very kind, efficient and genuine. Good old fashioned business with old fashioned moral. A great company that I would definitely use again. read more

My 1st yelp review !    Bought a shun knife some months ago and needed it touched up.  Wasn't looking for bargain sharpening but something a bit more serious. This company....wow ... PROS: *Fast - selected number of knives to ship and was probably finished in under 2 minutes *Ethical- only $5 is billed initially till your knives are completed and delivered -shows customers come 1st *Emails- felt very informed about where my knives were in the process of sharpening and delivery *Custom Knife Return box in the mail was a great touch- loved that I didn't have to wrap anything *Sticky return labels , no tape no fuss *Automatic pickup- nice! *Quality of work- blinding sharp, and WOW Suggestion: -Just a tip I would have liked to be able to upload a picture directly of my order as I did have some initial questions-sent an picture in email instead. Very very satisfied with my order.  Highly recommend this company. read more

Excellent job the process couldn't be easier. Very knowledgeable staff explained clearly what's done. Much better than purchasing a new set of knives. They'll even send you knives to use while waiting to get yours back. Only in America. read more

I have a couple of Wusthof knives I inherited from a family member that needed servicing. I have never used an online knife sharpening service before, but I decided to give Schmidt's a try. This place was really helpful and their shipping process was super easy. They even sent me a box to pack my knives in so I didn't have to wrap them up in newspaper. They also gave me shipping labels so I could just call and have my knives picked up at my house. When I got the knives back, they were ready to use. One even had a couple of chips repaired - no extra charge. Schmidt's didn't bill me until I had the knives back and their rates were really competitive and easy to understand. I would definitely use this company again! read more

How easy can it get. They send you a box for shipping with all the packing material included. You send the knives and before you know it, your knives are returned - And sharper than they were to begin with! Highly recommended! read more

I found Schmidt's Knives Sharpening online and the great reviews were spot on. I couldn't be happier with the service. It was so easy to pack up my knives in the box they provided, coordinating a pick up and getting my knives back better than new! I also appreciated receiving the loaner knives while mine were being sharpened. I highly recommend this service to all. read more

repaired and sharpened two pitted Shun Knives that I was going to give up on. Box shipping was super easy, and I'm thrilled with the result. Too bad I can't leave 6 stars because I would. read more

I sent my knives to Schmidt's Knives for sharpening and they did a superb job. It was like getting a brand new set of knives all over again! I think they are the best and I highly recommend them. read more

Schmidt's knives is an excellent, prompt, and professional service that I highly recommend. The convenience of what this company offers makes it easy to keep my knives in tip top shape. I do a great deal of cooking with fresh produce and having sharp knives makes all the difference. Schmidt's knives makes this possible and I will be using this company in the future whenever my knives need a tune up. read more

We checked the Yelp reviews for this service and they ere all excellent. This is one more such review. I am a very enthusiastic home cook. I have a wustohf sharpener but was not happy. The ease of making the appointment, turn around time and the service was excellent. Would highly recommend the service. read more

There have only been a few times in my life when I am truly impressed by what somebody can do. Mike Schmidt is one of those guys. I am not a professional chef but I do know my way around a kitchen. I brought Mike my knives to sharpen and two days later I couldn't believe the razor sharp edge they had. This guy really knows what he is doing. In fact, the next guy that has his knives sharpened by Mike, I'll guarantee his work personally or I'll pull money out of my own pocket and pay for your sharpening. I just met the guy and cant tell you how impressed I was with his service. The box your knives are delivered back to you in lets you know the quality you are dealing with. Too bad I can't add extra stars. read more

Mike from Schmidt's Knives did a fantastic job! I called him on Monday or Tuesday before Valentine's to ask about his service and he personally walked me through the whole process on the phone. I had our entire knife block sharpened as a Valentine's gift for my husband. This was a total of 11 knives (chef's knife, two santoku's, a serrated bread knife, a filet knife, and 6 non-serrated steak knives) plus a pair of kitchen shears. I dropped the knives off on Friday afternoon and they were finished by Saturday morning! SUPER FAST! Not only did Mike sharpen the knives until they were better than new, he sanded and polished the knife block until it gleamed, even tied a bow around the whole thing since he knew it was a Valentine's gift, and did all the extra work at no charge. He even dropped them off at my house on Valentine's morning for free because he was in the area! GREAT SERVICE!! The total cost was well under $100, and worth every penny. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend Schmidt's knives. read more

Love this service! Simple checkout and terrific pricing. Had a chance to talk to the owner a bit before I placed an order. Extremely knowledgeable and professional. He told me he'd follow up with me after my order was complete, sure enough he did. The temporary knives, the final results and the front door pickup exceeded my expectations. I strongly recommend this service. Outstanding sharpening. read more

I have a mix of Henckel and Shun knives that we're desperately in need of sharpening. The Shun knives had never been resharpened in the eight years we've owned them and when my kids were younger, they decided to see if the could open cans with them. Let's just say they showed many nicks in the blade edge. I was very pleased to receive all my knives back in "like new"condition and the mailing process is easy and very efficient. They keep you apprised of where your knives are throughout the process. They did a fabulous job and I highly recommend them. read more

I love having sharp knives! I was amazed to discover I don't have to be without one because loaner knives come with the shipping box. Within the week I had my own knives back, Schmidt's knives returned, and that without a trip to the post office. Their service is impeccable. Highly recommend! read more

You might think that the high ratings for this business come from rating stuffing or something. They aren't. I never write reviews but had to after trying these guys. They truly have the best service of any online business I've ever used (yes, this includes Amazon and Nordstrom). I have a really nice Shun knife that got chips in the blade. I was sick about it. I emailed Schmidt and they promptly replied that they fix such things with any knife they sharpen. The best thing that happened was a simple question at the end of the reply: 'what else can i answer for you?'. They clearly care about helping customers. I got my knife back a few days later and it was as good as new. I am so relieved and happy. Couldn't recommend them more highly. read more

Pretty simple, did exactly what the website said.  I thought the box was simple but effective.   My Kramers turned out beautiful, even had a knick on the one of the handles that was polished or buffed out. I packed a military kbar with a broken tip that was repaired at the same price with no surcharges.  Really pleased.  Initially wanted to drop some knives off but was told for the same price everything is right at my front door.   Decided to give it a shot, glad I did.  I live in Orange and just wasn't worth driving to get my knives sharpened. I had my original knives back the 2nd day after I shipped it, which means they must have shipped it back the same day my set was received.  I think these guys are on to something.  A+ Schmidt's read more

I had an awesome experience with Michael at Schmidt's Knives. I had bent my Wusthof chef's knife blade a few years ago, and finally decided to try to get it fixed. I saw that Schmidt's was local so I contacted them. Michael responded almost immediately. The customer service was excellent throughout my whole experience. Michael very clearly explained how they would repair my knife. I dropped off my knife on Sunday morning and it was repaired by Sunday evening! They went above and beyond what I expected. These guys are hardworking, honest, and offer great service. I highly recommend them for anything related to knife service. read more

My first time trying out a mail in knife sharpening service and boy was I impressed! Knives came back SHARP and in perfect condition... I'll have to be more cautious when I use them now, lol. Excellent service and fast shipping, I loved everything about using Schmidt's for my knife sharpening! read more

Finally getting around to writing a review for these awesome people. The week prior to Thanksgiving I realized that every single one of my knives had turned to utter garbage. Now I'm a Chef, and when I worked at the Ritz Carlton we sharpened our knives weekly. Here I was 7 years later since my last full bore sharpening session, in a quandary. There are a good number of people out there that will put an edge on your knives, but you put an amazing edge on my knives, even my Police serrated folding knife. If you want someone that truly cares about your knives, someone that obviously takes pride in their work and charges a realistic price for it, then look no further. Thank you so much and I'm sorry it took a month to post this up. read more

I'd been meaning to have my knives professionally sharpened for quite some time, they were long-overdue for it, but I'd failed to make the time and a few attempts at finding a mobile knife sharpener didn't work out because of schedule conflicts. Finally I gave Schmidt's a call and ended up speaking with Mike, one of the owners of the company. He was as nice as could be, very accommodating. He was able to arrange an appointment for me to drop off my knives mid-day, gave them a quick assessment and they were ready by 5 pm. And after sharpening, these knives (plus a pair of scissors) are super-sharp, good as new ! I'd say the pricing was also very reasonable, and they were packed up for me very nicely in a cardboard box with foam slots for each knife to hold them all securely. I've had other local places just put them all together in a box, so they were sliding around on each other, which seems to defeat the purpose a bit. So to sum up, I found that Schmidt's service was excellent -very convenient, skilled work and professional. Highly recommended. read more