Where to sharpen your knives...

I've gone to the guy who parks his VW van outside of New Leaf on the westside of Santa Cruz. He's got a sweet setup with two electric wheels with stands, all modular to fit into his van. It was $4 a blade last time I had him do all my Henkels kitchen knives.
I've been using a steel for touchups.

Thanks for the heads up on this. I was about to ask about SC options.

-FF

In case you're interested, Sur la Table will sharpen 2 knives for free now through April 30.
http://www.surlatable.com/storelocator.do

I like to sharpen at home on a stone, freehand.  Works great for me.  If I had a $500 handmade knife or a very nice Japanese knife or something I would worry more about precise honing angles and such, but... meh.

I think the guy in the van in the Santa Cruz area has some on-off schedule of appearances at the local farmers markets-maybe the Certified Farmers Market website, if any,has his schedule. 
   All the VW vans in the world, working or not, are in Santa Cruz.   

I started counting how many knifes I had that needed sharpening and quickly decided that it would be cheaper to buy a Chef's Choice sharpener.  Got the 120 model on Amazon for about $130 shipped, and over 15 knives later I couldn't be happier w/ the decision. 

I started counting how many knifes I had that needed sharpening and quickly decided that it would be cheaper to buy a Chef's Choice sharpener.  Got the 120 model on Amazon for about $130 shipped, and over 15 knives later I couldn't be happier w/ the decision. 

....whooohooo...knife sharpening party at Pete's place

Hi Yakers:

          I use the "Accusharp Knife and Tool Sharpener" . I picked it up at Fishermans' Wharehouse for $10.0
                                                                     Ernie

http://www.fishermanswarehouse.com/shop/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=3793

Here is the guy I use. http://www.saucyjoe.com/

I usually track him down at the Alemany Farmer's Market on Saturday's, but he's got a calendar with days places and times on his website. He's done a great job on my knoves, and I just use a little steel between major sharpenings.

Peter

does anyone know if the "Chefs Choice" sharpener from Costco is available @ the store or just online?

does anyone know if the "Chefs Choice" sharpener from Costco is available @ the store or just online?

I got mine online. I've never seen one in the stores.

I think I will order one today

Fairfield:  http://www.rjbuckknives.com

I've only had 2 knives sharpened(both hard use fishing blades), but from my limited experience, I would recommend in the area.