A Sharp Week Ahead: Knife Sharpening, Trade Careers & Local Food Finds
A Sharp Week Ahead: Where You Can Find Me & Why Knife Sharpening is a Smart Career Choice This week is packed with knife sharpening opportunities, plus a special guest speaking event at Patriot High Schoolwhere I’ll be sharing insights on turning knife sharpening into a career. Whether you need your kitchen knives honed or want to learn more about alternative […]
Keep Your Blades Sharp & Your Pantry Stocked: Knife Sharpening & National CSA Week
This week is the perfect time to sharpen up—literally and figuratively! As we celebrate National CSA Week (Learn more here), it’s time to think about how fresh, local food and sharp knives go hand in hand. Whether you’re meal prepping, slicing up fresh produce from your CSA, or just trying to stick to those 2024 resolutions, having a well-maintained set […]
A Fresh February: Weekly Sharpening Opportunities & Fun Facts
The first full week of February is here, bringing new opportunities to refresh your tools and keep them in peak condition. Whether you’re a home chef, gardener, or craft enthusiast, having sharp tools makes every task easier and more enjoyable. This week, take advantage of on-site sharpening and mobile sharpening service options to keep your knives, scissors, and tools […]
SEO Title: Your Weekly Knife Sharpening Schedule (Jan 20-26) | Erik the Blade
Meta Description: Discover where to sharpen your knives, scissors, and tools this week in Colorado Springs! Keep your blades sharp with Erik the Blade. Your Weekly Knife Sharpening Schedule (Jan 20-26) Welcome to the Year of Sharp! This week, I’m offering multiple opportunities to get your knives, scissors, and tools professionally sharpened. Whether you’re a […]
Ann’s Story: A Little Sparkle on a Sunny Day
When Ann reached out to schedule a knife sharpening appointment, she was relieved to reconnect after losing my contact information. A loyal customer from last year’s downtown market, Ann had gotten my details from a friend and was eager to bring her knives back to life. She was looking for a mobile professional knife sharpening […]
This Week’s Ambitious Sharpening Schedule.
🐾 Get ready for another busy week full of sharp services and wagging tails at dog-friendly markets! 🐕🔪 🌟 Weekly Schedule: 📅 Tuesday 06/25: Starting the week with my monthly commercial clients before diving into the farmers market circuit. 📅 Wednesday 06/26: Catch me at the Briargate Farmers Market from 9 AM to 2 PM. Bring your dull knives, scissors, […]
My Ambitious 2024 Farmers Market Schedule: Sharpening on the Go!
Hello friends and valued customers! I am thrilled to share my ambitious 2024 farmers market schedule with you. This year, I’ll be hitting the road to provide on-site sharpening services at various markets from Wednesday through Sunday. With markets spread across different locations, there’s bound to be one close by for you to visit. Here’s […]
Throwing your knives away is like throwing money away.
Addressing Blade Neglect Recently, Claire, a customer with the typical household array of knives and scissors, shared her frustration. It’s a familiar story: knives, scissors, and assorted blades are tossed aside when they lose their edge, rather than being cared for. Remembering the Neighborhood Sharpener Claire reminisced about the bygone era of the neighborhood sharpener—a […]
Repair vs. Replace
Repair vs. Replace? This time of year, many homeowners getting ready for Thanksgiving and the holidays, in general, are asking this question. Are my knives even worth trying to sharpen, or do we go out and buy more knives? Generally speaking, your knives still have much life left. Professional sharpening will extend the life of […]