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This blog post captures updates regarding the retrofit for the tormek knife jig I design and manufacture.  Feb. 05, 2025 A few customers have expressed concern about the free spinning knob. I understand the concern and have come up with a solution. I'm milling a groove in the shaft and have identified an o-ring that fits perfectly to add friction so the knob will not free-spin. I'm very pleased with how this is working and all new orders (all V1 & V2) will ship with this enhancement; which I believe is a significant step forward. V3 Updates (Fall 2025)I've also been...

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We use a system (Tormek) that sharpens using a whetstone (a semi-porus sharpening stone) that sits in a bath of water - but why is that better?  Sometimes you see knife sharpeners post pictures of them sharpening a knife on a belt sander - exciting sparks are flying and it looks cool... but it's really not. There are two main reasons we don't use this method when sharpening as a general rule: 1. Heat - those sparks you see and the noise you hear when "dry grinding" are really bad. Let me explain. When knives are made they start as...

After many years and a couple of attempts, I finally have the equipment, knowledge and experience needed to sharpen Salon Shears properly! We can now do convex shears. straight bevel scissors, thinners and pretty much whatever you have! I always rework ride lines, and ensure your most prized scissors are well taken care of with bumpers and oiling too.  Convex scissors are $40.00 and straight bevel are $30.00. This includes sharpening, ride line adjustment, bumpers if needed, and oiling.  We will also soon be a distributor for Scissor Mall, offering high quality salon and grooming scissors. 

We're pleased to announce that we will be adding our service to two additional farmer's markets this summer! The Ballard Farmer's Market has been very well received and we realized that there is a lot of pent-up demand for high-quality, while-you-shop, knife sharpening. So we'll be at Madrona and Wallingford Farmer's Markets starting on the 19th of June (Wallingford) and 21st of June (Madrona). Don't forget your knives