Alamo Blade Sharpening

As meticulous as I try to be about keeping my knives sharp, they have dulled over the years. Therefore, I thought it best to seek a professional, local blade sharpener. After doing a quick Internet search, I discovered several options in the San Antonio area, including T.O.O. (Texas Outdoor Organizers) Knife & Tool Service, a service near Vance Jackson and Huebner Road (phone number 210−691−3330), Diamond Knife and Shear, Star Knife Sharpening, and Alamo Blade Sharpening. Many of these providers offer mobile and/​or mail-​in service. I wanted to get same-​day service, so I called around and set up an appointment with Alamo Blade Sharpening in New Braunfels.
Ernie Freeland, and his wife Debbie, own Alamo Blade Sharpening. Ernie works out of his mobile unit, but I caught him at his home for an appointment. I dropped off my collection of 5 knives, including a serrated bread knife, and a pair of shears, and they were done and sharpened within half an hour. Ernie is friendly and does good work. My 6 knives were restored to optimum sharpness and it only set me back about $ 40. I must point out that Ernie charges by length of blade, so the cost of sharpening is different for each knife and shear. In addition to kitchen knives, Ernie also sharpens hunting knives, clipper blades, various kinds of scissors (including surgical, and upholstery), hedge clippers/​pruning shears, and chain saws.
Just remember to take cash if your total price will be less than $ 10 because Ernie has a $ 10 minimum when using a credit card.