About Us

I’m John Morgan, also known as “The Sharpening Dude.” This whole adventure started with my son Zuma. In late 2019 I took Zuma to an ice rink to see if he might like to skate a bit. As soon as he stepped on the ice, it was an addiction for him. The smell of new ice, the crisp, dry air, and the crunch of the ice as you take a hard turn, that was it for him, and he was hooked. I learned some old school techniques from my grandfather, known as “The Skate Doc” around Philly. I joined the Army and thought I’d never sharpen again.

That was until Zuma hit the ice, after he started going on the ice every day, I decided it was time to knock off the rust and get back into sharpening some steel. It was like riding a bike, and soon I had his teammates coming to me to take care of their skates. From there, we slowly got bigger and started taking on some more significant projects. I now sharpen for George Washington University’s Men’s and Women’s teams and serve two Olympic teams and the soon-to-be Olympic Ice Dancers in the area. Currently, we’re helping the community and working to grow it.

I’m hoping you’ll come along for the ride as we spread the word about ice sports in the area. The DMV is not known for being a producer of ice champions, and we want to change that. How can we do this? By welcoming every person with a warm smile and a passion for teaching! I love sharing my insight and knowledge, listening to experienced individuals, and learning more. I hope that you reach out if you have any questions at all! The Sharpening Dude is here to help you “Get Your Edge,” whatever that might be in life.