sharpening service

[A_Swope]

Every carving knife that I bought so far was pre sharpened so I never really learned how to sharpen but just how to keep it sharp, but I have a knife that my neighbor gave to me. It was very dull, I watched Dave Brocks video on sharpening and tried it and now the knife is almost sharp. It cuts wood but not easily, I can't make stop cuts with it because it s not sharpen enough. So my real question is does anyone know of someone I can send it to?

[Ron T]

Hi Alex,

You can try Rick at Little Shavers. He's in Seattle.

[A_Swope]

Thanks Ron I'll try it.

[Goody]

How far from Baltimore are you? Could be a road trip and lessons involved.
Goody

[Donna_T]

When my tools need first aid beyond my capabilities, I either send them to Rick Ferry at Little Shavers in Seattle, or Dick Belcher of Belcher Carving out of Tipp City, Ohio. Do a Google search for their addresses. Both are extremely reasonable, give fast turn-around, and do a good job on every possible shaped carving tool.

Donna_T

[A_Swope]

Thanks Donna, I may consider Dick Belcher since he is closer. Rick Ferry is on the other side of the country.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Or you can watch Arleen's (carverswoodshop) videos on sharpening, they are very good. She has one where she uses a cordless drill with a sanding disc, it works great. They are on Youtube.

Dave

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Here is a link:

YouTube - carverswoodshop's Channel

Dave

[A_Swope]

Thanks Dave, but the bad thing is I have dial up, hard to watch videos.

[Sam]

Where are you in PA? I am in Greensburg, and could show you how to get it sharp.