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August 2023 by Kevin Meskin
This guy is the best in the business! And incredibly nice.
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July 2023 by janey12
Mailed Sidney a cuticle nipper, a Wusthof kitchen shears and an older pair of Wiss scissors and paid online through his website. He did a beautiful job and I am happy for my sharp items. They were returned quickly, well-packaged.
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January 2023 by Sev A.
Sidney is great. He sharpened all my knifes and gave me some great tips on cutting boards and how to keep my knifes sharp. I'd definitely recommend his services.
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September 2022 by Jerry Concha
Prompt and polite. 7 large knives, sharpened razor sharp, $3 each. Amazing!!!
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July 2022 by Doug S.
Going to Sidney's was a great experience - he did amazing work by asking us questions about how we use our scissors to inform how he would sharpened them. Definitely not one size fits all approach. Make the drive you won't be disappointed.
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April 2022 by Tina Fei
I've been looking for a place to sharpen my cuticle nippers for a while, but couldn't find anywhere near where I live and I really didn't want to mail them out for service, completely due to lack of patience in waiting for their return. After a long search, I found Sidney's and was very pleased with the price and the free return shipping. I sent out 5 pairs of cuticle nippers that desperately needed some real tlc on a Wednesday and I got them back by Saturday. Very impressed and satisfied with the service after doing my mani/pedi quickly and cleanly with the newly sharpened tools. Will most definitely send them anything that need to be sharpened in the future.
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January 2022 by Gina N.
I have been using Sidney for years to sharpen my shears. He is very reliable and really cares about his craft. He really takes his time to ensure your shears are correctly back in its form! His prices are very reasonable. His location is a bit of a drive but it is definitely worth it. Thanks again Sidney!
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October 2021 by Ted Coe
Professional and personable
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October 2021 by Howard F.
We were fortunate to be referred to Sidney and being available seven days a week is a super plus. He's a great conversationalist, exceeded only by providing an even better work product. He is skilled and fair priced and will be our go to guy in the future.
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October 2021 by Vincent B.
In a world gone mad, Sidney is a calming, pragmatic, and comforting presence. You should find something to sharpen just for the chance to meet him, take a few minutes to enjoy the fresh foothill air, and watch the horses and peacocks while he works. I had been looking all over LA for a scissor sharpener, all of them were either: 1) closed, 2) only sharpening knives, or 3) national chains offering drop-off services every few months. If you've found Sidney's Expert Sharpening, then you can stop looking. Sewing scissors, stylist scissors, whatever specialty scissors you have, he has the tools and the expertise to restore them to a factory edge (or better!) His rates are WAY TOO reasonable, and he is so humble, so please round up whatever he charges you! He's a one-man operation, and he works from a shed outside his home, so please call ahead to set up an appointment. You will get so much more than a new life for your scissors, you may gain a new perspective on life. Many thanks, Sidney! You are truly one-of-a-kind!
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June 2021 by M S.
Sidney is an master blade sharpener and an expert when it comes to sharpening all types of blades. He uses state of the art, water cooled disk machine and will put a razor edge on your blade in a matter of minutes. He repaired and sharpened a set of shears for me as well as my everyday pocket knife. Slight tweaks in the scissor alignment, a new handle bumper and a careful trip across sharpener and they are as good as new. My knife is sharp enough to shave with and the imperfections in the blade were removed and honed to a fine edge. AND, this guy is right here in Shadow Hills. His prices are more than reasonable and his workmanship is beyond compare. He is also open to letting you know how it is all done so don't be afraid to chat him up bit. Wonderful craftsman/artist and impeccable workmanship. Thank you Sidney!
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March 2021 by Sandra Brandts
Sidney is knowledgeable, friendly and polite. His attention to detail sets him apart from others. Turn around time via mail was three days. The bandaids and travel box were the pièce de résistance. Trust Sidney with your scissors.
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March 2021 by Sarah Leah Gormin
Sidney is great, fast, and knows what he is doing.
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March 2021 by Kim H.
I have a wonderful pair of ICE scissors that needed a tuneup. Found Sidney. Boxed up a few items. They were promptly returned and beautifully repaired. Gave his card to my hairdresser. He's great.
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February 2021 by Mike L.
Sidney is just an incredibly kind and helpful guy. Yes, it's a bit out of the way. Yes, it is a bit of an atypical process, but Sidney clearly has a level of expertise hard to find. Affordable and great work.
