The Heritage Behind Havertown's Supreme EdgeThe Heritage Behind Havertown's Supreme Edge

Discover the story behind our trusted security and blade restoration shop, built on craftsmanship, honesty, and four decades of service

Elite Technical Advisor

Certified Expertise And Meticulous Craftsmanship

Mike Della Polla anchors every project with the rigorous technical standards required of a Master Craftsman. He holds the Certified Registered Locksmith designation—a credential earned by fewer than twenty percent of practitioners nationwide—and aligns the shop with international ethical standards through the Associated Locksmiths of America. This advanced training equips the team to manage everything from modern automotive transponder programming to identifying and duplicating obsolete historical keys. Alongside the security division, the shop treats industrial and culinary blade sharpening as a precision art form. Technicians meticulously restore cutting geometry to specialty tools, finishing the process with our signature red wax dipping. This careful attention to both modern technology and traditional artisan methods defines the long-term relationships we build with our community.

Shop History & Policies

Common Questions About Our Locksmith And Sharpening Shop

  • How long has the Havertown shop been open?

    Mike and Deb Della Polla launched the business as a mobile operation in 1984. In 1987, they converted their residential garage on North Eagle Road into the permanent storefront that still houses the company today.

  • What does the Certified Registered Locksmith rating mean?

    The CRL designation signifies a peer-reviewed level of technical competency held by a small percentage of professionals nationwide. It indicates specialized testing and mastery across various security sub-disciplines, ensuring your hardware is handled by an expert.

  • Who manages the daily operations at the shop?

    The business remains under continuous family leadership. Founders Mike and Deb Della Polla oversee the operation, with essential support from Mike’s brother, Vince, and a team of fully bonded and insured technicians.

  • Do you offer a guarantee on your workmanship?

    We provide a comprehensive 90-day warranty on all parts and labor. This serves as our quality assurance moat, ensuring our customers feel completely confident in the durability of our security and sharpening interventions.

  • Are there any processing fees for payments?

    To maintain our competitive pricing for the local community, we offer a processing discount for all cash and personal check payments, which waives the standard four percent credit card fee.

A person uses a screwdriver to install or repair a silver doorknob on a wooden door.