FAQ

Q: What sets Better Block apart?

A: It's our focus on making things as simple for the customer as possible while still providing a top quality service. If you aren't happy with your results we will gladly come back and do it again, free of charge.

 

Q: How do we sharpen knives?

A: We don't like grinding wheels or power tools. They remove too much metal and don't give a perfectly consistent result. We use a device called the wicked edge pro 3. It is an adjustable angle knife sharpening system that uses diamond stones to give a consistent, durable, and razor-sharp edge to your blades. The first and most important step is to find the angle of your bevel. Then we begin sharpening with diamond stones, progressing from coarse, medium, and then to fine. We finish with a 2200 grit polishing stone. We then clean the knife and return it to you.

 

Q: What is your service range?

A: Within San Diego County, we will service as far north as the 56 highway, south as far as the Chula Vista, and east as far as Lakeside.

  

Q: Do you service businesses?

A: Of course! Give us a call at (858)210-0346 and we can discuss your needs.

 

Q: How about serrated knives?

A: Sure, serrated knives have a tapered diamond file passed through each serration and are then honed to remove the resulting burr. Your bread will never know what hit it. Note on serrated knives: Knives with "micro serrations" are unable to accept the file and cannot be sharpened.

 

Q: Do you sharpen ceramic knives?

A: Unfortunately, no.

 

Q: Will you sharpen my lawnmower/axe/chainsaw/katana/viking sword?

A: While we'd love to assist in your dream of becoming a lumberjack/samurai/viking warrior, we are just sticking to knives (for now!).

 

Q: Will Mike regale me with stories of his adventures motorcycling abroad?

A: If you ask him about it he won't shut up.