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Sharpening your Garden Tools and Knives since 2023
Area of Practice
01
Chef Knives
Steve never touches your chef knives with a grinder, he does all sharpening by hand with stones.
02
Garden clippers and Loppers
Each set is taken apart and cleaned; rust removed. Then Steve hand sharpens each piece to make sure it’s cutting smoothly.
03
Sewing Shears
Steve is the sole sharpener for my sister’s sewing shears for her upholstery business.
04
Any kitchen knife, pairing knife or kitchen scissors
With precision Steve attends to the specifics of each knife and sharpens them to their correct angle every time.
05
Cleavers, Axes, Hatchets
Steve can absolutely sharpen the blade but at this time we do not restore handles.
06
Chisels
All of the chisels used my by brother in law’s furniture business have been maintained professionally by Steve.
Dad
and locksmith by day
Blade Sharpener by night
Steve has been sharpening blades for his own use as long as her can remember, especially as an Eagle Scout; but it was when he married his gardner wife in 2018 that his hobby became more than pocket knives. Soon he was sharpening all of his wife’s garden clippers on the regular since she was using them daily for work. In 2020, during covid, he immersed himself reading bladesmithing books, and learning the correct way to sharpen a blade while respecting the integrity of the blade. In 2023 a neighbor was looking for a local sharpener for her garden clippers and Skilled Hands in Seattle was created. Since then Steve has sharpened over 35 orders!
Integrity of the Blade
Steve’s priority is safety so if sharpening a blade will warp or change the balance of the design, he won’t do it. Whether the damage be from rust, neglect, or just over-use without maintainance, Steve pays attention and maintains every detail.
North Seattle Based
Pickup and Delivery Provided
A lender chef knife and pairing knife are provided if needed
★★★★★
“HOLY GUACAMOLE, they’re sharp again!!!” – Matt S.
“Steve did a great job on our knives over Christmas. They picked them up and dropped them off. This is a real person with a nice family service.” -Priya
Frequently Asked Questions
When can you pickup?
As soon as you place the order, Steve’s wife Anastasia gets you on her calendar for pickup, usually within a day of the order.
Can I bring them to you?
Sure, but we can just as easily pick them up and drop them back off to you; we live on a busy road with little street parking.
Can Steve Sharpen _____?
Best way to know if Steve can sharpen or fis something is to send him photographs to skilledhandsinseattle@gmail.com
Do you have knives to lend while you’re sharpening ours?
Yep. We have a chef knife and pairing knife you can borrow while Steve gets your blades back to working order.
When will Steve be done?
Each order is different. For an estimate and to inquire about the fullness of his cue, please email Skilledhandsinseattle@gmail.com