My husband would like to start a local, home based knife sharpening business and I would like some suggestions of creative yet smart business names. We were thinking "Precision Sharpening" or something but it seems abit boring. Also, could you please tell me:
If a mobile sharpening service arrived at your door and offered to sharpen your kitchen knives, scissors and chisels for each, would you consider it?
We are thinking about doing the above mentioned but aren’t sure if there is a market for it, especially as we are in a small town, QLD Australia.
What about if we charged for a professional sharpening and to polish up the el cheapos? You can still get a good cutting edge on Woolies brand knives. Even if you just got one of them fully sharpened for good use and not the others?
The best angle for sharpening a knife is 15 degrees, whether using a V device or a grinding stone. Practicing getting the blade at a 15-degree angle with information from a knife specialist in this free video on blades, knives and swords. Expert: Tom Warner & Mark Woodward Contact: www.llorenz.com Bio: Tom Warner has worked at Lorenz Grinding since 1960. Mark Woodward has been the owner of Lorenz Grinding for more than four years. Filmmaker: Michael Burton
I’m looking for Japanese waterstones for knife-sharpening.
It has to be a physical place and not a website because I need them very quickly. I live in NYC so any big kitchen supply place that has them would be good. Any ideas?
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A honing kit for knife sharpening will allow the sharpener to utilize three grit stages, which are course, medium and fine. Find out what to use on knives when honing oil runs out with help from a bladesmith in this free video on knife sharpening. Expert: John Hedrick Contact: www.KnifeSharpest.com Bio: John Hedrick is the bladesmith at The Knife Sharpest in Austin, Texas. Hedrick has been making and sharpening knives for over two decades. Filmmaker: Todd Green
Featuring a specially designed V shaped sharpening slot with two crossed carbide blades that allow you to put a quick edge on your knife with just three or four strokes. The carbide blades are pre-set so that you get the correct sharpening angle every time. The Smiths Scissors Sharpener features a specially designed FLOATING round ceramic rod, which conforms to the exact angle of your scissors every time. Check out our website at SmithsEdge.com for more information and to purchase.
Meet Mr Nomura – One of Japan’s most skilled Knife Sharpeners. Watch a yanagiba (sashimi knife) be transformed from a blacksmith’s blank to a razor sharp blade. A rare glimpse into the knife making workshops of Sakai, Japan.
Smiths 2-Step Knife Sharpener features two tungsten carbide blades with pre-set angles to ensure the perfect edge every time. Three or four strokes through the carbide sharpening slots will restore the edge on a very dull knife. The two crossed ceramic rods also have pre-set angles and provide a smooth finished edge to already sharp knives. It is lightweight, portable, comes with a lanyard hole, and has non-slip rubber feet for added safety. Excellent for use on all types of knives, especially filet knives. Found at www.MadCowCutlery.com.
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When sharpening a knife with a file, it’s helpful to use an adjustable vice to keep the knife in place. Utilize the entire length of a knife sharpening file with help from a bladesmith in this free video on knife sharpening. Expert: John Hedrick Contact: www.KnifeSharpest.com Bio: John Hedrick is the bladesmith at The Knife Sharpest in Austin, Texas. Hedrick has been making and sharpening knives for over two decades. Filmmaker: Todd Green