Ron Ontell Knife Sharpening Service

Have had our Wusthof knives sharpened every Thanksgiving at Sprouts in Poway. That vendor has moved so decided to drive to closest knife sharpener on Tues before Thanksgiving.
Contacted Ron to confirm that he was at Sprouts UC. Rushed down to have my knives sharpened. Woman (not Ron) was sharpening so left knives assuming all was fine. Picked up knives an hour later and went home.
Oh my gosh! Absolutely worst sharpening ever! Attempting to saw through apples, lemons, bread and all of Thankgiving was futile! Unfortunately I took my 6 best knives so am left with terrible knives and may have to purchase a new set!
Not sure if all the 5 star ratings are for Ron specifically. But this is his business.

I have used his service two times now and have had a great experience. He and his staff are always smiling and they do a terrific job in getting your knives and other needed items sharpened.
Once complete, they package them up so that they are safe for transport and will even give you tips on how to keep your knives sharp for longer.

Ron is a very knowledgable and personable man, I was extremely happy with my 3 knives new edges.
He sharpened a very old paring knife, about 3″ blade, that has NEVER had a sharp edge since I’ve possessed it and now its paring like never before.
He also sharpened my older KitchenAde 8″ chef blade which I’d given up hope on ever getting a good edge on.
And the real reason I came to him was my Shun Classic 8″ Chefs Blade that was a Christmas present last year. I screwed up and dropped the blade a couple of months ago and got a very small, 1/​8″, chip in the edge and was totally devastated. The chip is completely GONE, after the sharpening you can’t even tell it was there and he didn’t even grind the blade down, he just gave it a really aggressive sharpening and that took care of it!
Inexpensive, quick and I feel good giving my money to a small business person with a great attitude and wonderful customer service. I HIGHLY recommend you get your dull knives together and pay Ron (or his assistant) a visit out front of the Sprouts where he sets up shop. Check the schedule on his website so you know where to go.

Went to get chopping knife, paring knife, a brand new SOG hatchet, and kukuri machete sharpened today in front of sprouts today Fri 1÷10÷13. Cost me a total of 21 $. The sharpening was not done by Ron, but a woman named Lorie? (I’m sorry! I forgot! I know it starts with L though!!) I was expecting Ron but apparently Ms. L is doing the sharpening today. She took about 15 min for all my blades, my brand new machete took the longest since it was not edged yet. Over all the edges seem pretty sharp and my kitchen knives are cutting veges and tomatoes faster than ever! The edge was far sharper then i would of gotten by myself hand sharpening it with one of those stick sharpeners. I will definitely be coming back in the future.

We’ve ALL been there, yes those scissors, knives and other blades that are truly only sharpened by a person with a tool and not that serrated rod you stroke back and forth to achieve results that would have Jesus coming before you were done!
Ron Ontell to the rescue, at least when you are in San Diego that is!
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I had 20 different kitchen knives, 4 pairs of scissors, and one small scissor I use to trim the nooks & crannies around my beard that were so dull, it was like having sex with my ex!
Located in front of Sprout’s Farmer’s Market sit Ron Ontell, at his booth, under and umbrella with a line of folks dropping off these items and more that need sharpening to continue executing there culinary, gardening, grooming & etc., duties.
I had ALL of these done last year and ALL of these items are as sharp as the day I dropped them off and worth every penny I paid too; nothing more aggravating in the kitchen or gift wrapping and the like but a dull knife or scissors.
On average the cost was:
$ 16 for the varied types of scissors
$ 60 for the varied types of knives (serrated are a $ 1 extra)
I’d rather pay this
(which I consider inexpensive compared to other honing places) and have a professional job done within 3 hours; this guy is busy and he made sure they were ready when he said they would be to the minute!
I enjoy supporting small businesses of this type and, Ron is such a personable, honest and nice guy, even if I was paying a little more I wouldn’t have minded, he did not charge me for Super Gluing my tiny trim scissors on the blades and placing a material just thin enough to hold them for good so they did not spring again so they are balanced.
Also, Ron guarantees his work, no questions asked; I’ve yet to have to encounter that; amazing this man is not in a mall at a Kiosk; he told Marty & I «I just enjoy being out here, very humbly meeting nice people, it is not about the money, it’s what I enjoy and I am able to bring to people quality without pretense.»
I’ve included photos for you with his most updated price list too.
Want the job done the way that job should be done?
You know, the one we all say can wait until next time? (I do say that about this type of thing!)
Go see Ron, he’s got the tools to make cutting and carving easier than Sweeney Todd, I say!
Hey, before you end up having to do this to your potatoes, go see Ron:

Read Austins review and he could not have been more accurtate, had about 8 knives sharpened today and was pretty happy. I opted to stay for a few minutes to hear one of Rons war stories, (very interesting guy) but had to go… came back and they were really wrapped great, and did a good job… I have been using Rons services for more then a year now and he does stand behind his work.
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Couple of weeks ago i had to bring a knife back, he redid it with out question. I had a set of Hinckels, the handle broke, he suggested i send them to the company and they sent me back 2 chefs knives brand new and for free… THANKS RON, NICE TO SEE THE MA PA BIZ IS DOIN WELL… THE BEST ALWAYS, IN ALL WAYS… TOM, (i know it says shaun, but they wont change it… uh

«KIIIDDS, SHARPEN YOUR KNIVES EVERY SIX MONTHS!»
I dropped off some knives at Ron’s table, which is set up outside various Henry’s locations during the week from 9am to 3pm. Fast, expert, & friendly service. Ron is an entertaining storyteller, should you decide to stay and watch him work.
His schedule (all locations 9:00am-3:00pm):
Tuesdays: Henry’s UTC, 3358 Governor Drive, 92 122
Wednesdays: Henry’s PB, 1260 Garnet, 92 109
Thursdays: Henry’s Chula Vista, 690 3^rd Ave., 91 910
Fridays: Henry’s North Park, 4175 Park Blvd., 92 103
I had two chefs knives, a paring knife and a pair of scissors sharpened all for $ 12.
This samurai is now ready for the next wave of ninjas! Bring it!