I been fortunate to grow up surrounded by masters in the kitchen, garden, forest and workshop. One thing they all had in common were well maintained cutting tools. A Finer Edge was created to provide a local sharpening service to help our neighborhood masters keep their edged tools in good working condition. Contact us to set up a pickup or drop-off.
A slow moving water-cooled grindstone is better than a bench grinder. The constant stream of water prevents over-heating that could affect the hardness of the tool. The slower speed also makes the grinding operation easier to control and reliably sharpens while removing a minimum amount of material.
A strop works by using the abrasive properties of leather along with a polishing compound to remove microscopic amounts of metal from the edge of the blade. This step creates a final polish and a sharper edge. Stropping also produces an edge that is more durable that resists nicks and damage while performing cutting tasks.
Regular sharpening is essential for your tools and your safety. Dull blades slow projects down and increase the risk of injury. While it depends on how often you use your knives; they should generally be sharpened at least once a month. Our service will help to maintain a professional finish on all of your edged tools.