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We need sharp tools
We have been developing sharp tools for a very, very long time. Our ancient ancestors were creating sharp tools since the Stone Age.
Shipping
Shipping I had a shipping headache recently. I feel it’s important to share this story in order to help you avoid the same mistake. We, and millions of others, trust and use UPS. Consequently, millions trust FedEx, USPS, and other similar services. Shipping without...
Garden Tool Storage
Storing your garden tools Proper garden tool storage will likely reduce your sharpener's workload a little. However, I'm more concerned with helping you. Good habits It is usually challenging for us humans to start new habits. I highly recommend reading James...
Good Kitchen Scissors
Kitchen Scissors What the heck makes a pair of scissors, well, Kitchen Scissors? I believe it is not because a company’s packaging says so. Yes, you could use a nice pair of fabric scissors in the kitchen. And guaranteed, you won’t be able to cut any fabric after...
Sharpening Fundraiser
The Sharpening Fundraiser Sharpening fundraiser?! To support the Community Meal in Benicia, I organized a day-long knife and tool sharpening fundraiser recently. Through this program, St. Paul’s of Benicia feeds the underprivileged in our community. It’s especially...
Knife Storage
I'm big on knife storage. It is important to have a dedicated place to store your sharp knives and tools. There are several benefits to creating a home for your sharp knifes and tools. It doesn't matter if it's garden tools, or mini thread scissors for sewing, ...
Knife Rule: No Knives in the Sink
Never Leave Knives in the Sink In this blog post, I’m going to help you be safe with a great knife rule and story to help explain. I was just a few months into my sharpening career. By that time, I had become very excited about how incredibly sharp I could make a...
Keep The Edge Away
In this blog post, I'm going to teach you how to keep the edge away from you. Keep The Edge Away! I started to learn about knife safety at a young age. I might have been 7 or 8 years old at the time. The first lesson I remember was to keep the edge away from...
How to clean a chef knife
I always prefer being safe. And when I clean a chef knife, being safe is not negotiable. Continue reading to learn what I do. If you prepare a meal, you will certainly want to know how to safely clean a chef knife. You could use several different methods. I use a...
Safety is a mindset
Welcome to my new blog! I think it is appropriate that my first post be about safety, since I am in the business of making knives, scissors, etc. as sharp as possible. It is my intent to help promote knife (and other cutting tool) safety through this blog. My...