Great customer service. This is the first time I used Jay's, and couldn't be happier. I will…read moredefinitely be a return customer.

The knife merchant is very helpful and friendly. Honest…read moreadvice will be given if you needed. Prices are reasonable. A variety of items are available and in stock. Thank you Meghan.

Stopped by here on the advice of a good friend while I was in San Diego, and let me tell you...the…read moreknife selection is amazing. Further, the proprietor David is a walking encyclopedia on knives; there isn't something he doesn't know about any type of knife, and he can fit you with the exact one you're looking for, for the purpose of your needs. Besides the knives, he's got so many other kitchen products to make you the best home or professional chef around. A definite place to stop by if you're in the culinary field. If you're into collection fine Japanese knives, then you'll be a kid in a candy store here.

What a memorable experience. We got the opportunity to make our own personal knife. Everyone was so…read morenice, personable, and knowledgeable.

This business accommodated our party of eight on a busy holiday with a smile and customer friendly…read moreattitude. They are patient in teaching knife making and forging. We all came away with a high quality souvenir knife at a very fair price. And surprise, no up charge for a sturdy leather sheath. Highly recommend this business!

My wife and I had a great time here at Iron Mountain Metal Craft. We took a hands on class on how…read moreto forge knives. It wasn't too expensive and it was a great experience and a memorable souvenir. The staff were really friendly and the employees that were teaching the class were very patient. The have different levels for the classes so if you have a young person that never have tried anything like this before or someone that feels adventurous, they have something for everyone.

What an awesome experience I had here!! I was in pigeon Forge for a vacation for the week and…read morestumbled across iron Mountain metal craft. They have plenty of already made knives that you can purchase, but the best thing is an experience of forging your own knife. I chose to make my own knife from a horseshoe. You have one of the blacksmith's working with you the entire time. They handle heating up the metal and giving you very clear direction on what to do. You get to do all of the pounding on an anvil to shape your knife. Once all of that was done, they take it to be sanded and polished and sharpened up. Each knife came with its own sheath. The entire process probably took about 45 minutes, but was the most fun thing to do and you end up with your own knife that you made yourself. The pricing was very reasonable at $50 for one knife made from the horseshoe I went with the mid range price, but there are other options available. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone in the area!!

So happy to find a knife sharpener in Asheville! My kitchen knives needed some major sharpening. I…read morefound this business via Yelp and couldn't be happier! Vickie the owner is super congenial and offers helpful tips on how to keep your knives in top condition. My knives looked like new after she gave them her professional touch. As she described, "look how pretty that edge is now!" She can sharpen just about anything too. So if you have scissors, chain saws, kitchen knives or the like, come by and see Vickie. She will have you slicing, cutting, chopping or sawing in no time with a fresh new edge. Allow a 24hr turn around time for sharpening. She accepts credit card payment. Check hours of operation before showing up.

If you want to be able to cut everything like slicing butter with a hot knife, this is the place!read more

If you are planning to get anything done by Kinney Sharpening i promise you will be so very happy…read morewith the professionalism and craftsmanship of this business and their employees. It is a family business that my small business has been using since we opened in 2007. The people at Kinney have always been so kind and helpful. I recommend Kinney Sharpening to anyone who needs anything from your grandma's old shears that you still love and use, to your most important and expensive shears for Grooming. I even mail my shears and have them mailed back. If I were to move across the country id still use Kinney for my Sharpening services. They are that good! ​

Great service, very professional! Our knives are a dream to cook with now. Quick service and fair…read moreprices!

TriStar Knives made me an awesome custom knife with a sweet design and is about as durable as a…read moreknife can be. The sheathe is just as cool as the knife!

X-Calibur is the second knife sharpening service I have tried since arriving in the Asheville area…read moreearly last year. Wow! I took a half dozen good German cooking knives over there to be sharpened, dropped them off while I shopped the farmers' market, and they were ready by the time I was ready to leave. I think they may be sharper now than when I bought them. Just an outstanding job. And at a price that was lower than the first place I tried. I'm very happy with the results and the value, and will try to make it habit to get all my good kitchen over to him on an annual basis. Very highly recommended.

Anyone who has worked in the food service industry kitchens, be it line, prep, sous, or even…read moreexecutive can testify: your knives are your job, and the lifeblood of cooking. Not only can dull knives ruin ingredients, they are far more dangerous than the average layman realizes. This is why there are so many sharpening services that cater directly to the chefs and cooks in the industry. But, what if you just cook at home? What if your knives are starting to wear and become a little on the dull side? Where can you go? What do you look for? Here's what I advise: look for a place or individual who works openly; by this I mean you can see his grinder, of which there should be at least two; three if they're really good. Secondly, they don't mind you seeing/watching them work. If all they do is take your cutlery to the back, and say to come back in a day or two- go elsewhere. And thirdly (but optional): they give you a demonstration of the sharpness- both to proof their work, and demonstrate the edge of the knife. And lastly, they offer a guarantee to their work. This is not only what you should look for and expect, but it's the level of service that you'll receive if you utilize the services from X-Calibur. X-Calibur owner, Scott Jennings, knows the importance of both sharpened utilities, as well as the value of good quality cutlery. He'll examine each item, determining what needs to be done, and how long it'll take. If you have only one or two, stick around and watch Mr. Jennings work his magic, but be forewarned: he's so good at what he does, you'll think "That's easy! I could do this!", but just like Buddy Guy playing guitar, it may look easy, but it's years and years of practice and experience that got him to being able to do his craft with ease. At the time of this writing, his prices are quite reasonable, and meets all the above-mentioned criteria. So please, take my recommendation regardless if you just cook at home, or work in a Michelin-rated establishment: Try out and use Scott Jennings/X-Calibur for your sharpening needs. You will not regret it.