I charge 5$ for a touch up and 10$ for reprofiling/ getting chips out so 8 seems like a good middle ground! I’d also like to do another side business of teaching people how to either strop or sharpen themselves, not sure how much I could charge for that but it would be interesting.
Im also doing sharpening as a side gig, working towards making it a full time thing. I was wondering what machines youre using? Im currently using a single 1 * 13 small sander and your setup looks really good.
It might have been stablized and then the knives were cleaned in the dishwasher. Dishwashers do horrible things to wood, stabilized wood, synthetics, micartas, etc. A combination of the heating and cooling. They get really hot.
Hey I have a quick question for a newbie knife maker from Dallas. Do you have 4 Kalamazoo just for quick sharpening on the spot? What grit sandpapers are you using on these? Would you recommend the 1SMVP or the 1SM? Thanks for any answers in advance!
Hey bro! Great videos, I saw you on tiktok then found ya here. Listen, i love the goggles but you gotta get yourself some nice safety specs. You only have one pair of eyes, it's worth protecting them. Anyways, love your content!
I was hoping to find the answer to this too but didn't see him reply so I went looking for you and me :) I think it may be a Kalamazoo Industries 2FSM 2"x48" belt sander that currently runs around $549 according to the company's website.
I sharpen professionally in Canada on water stones at $15 per knife, $10 for paring knives. I should be charging $20 but I’m doing fine. I think $12 is fine for your method. Be careful,charge to much and customers will run away, charge to little and it tells people not to expect to much from my services even though you may do a great job and you probably do. Good luck.
I charge (in my currency) about 7-12 dolars on each knife to a mirror polish on diamond stones, with honing, stropping and polish, along with rust removal. If someone gives me more than 3 knives, I make a full price depending on the size and state of the edge. The only one I charge more are super steels, big swords and bowie knives and stuff that is way to damaged
Honestly, those knives look like she's been putting them through her dishwasher. There's no epoxy or wood glue in the world that's going to withstand a hot water cycle in a dishwasher repeatedly, especially with an endgrain checkerboard pattern like that. You can structurally "repair" the cracks by filling them in with epoxy and then sanding and buffing them back to shape. They'll still be there visually and further cracks will keep happening on those endgrain checkerboard scales unless she hand washes her knives.
Do you strop everything on denim? I'm just starting to use denim. I sharpen a lot of stuff for free because I enjoy it, but everything is on a stone from Arkansas, aluminum oxide, diamond, etc.
In Australia the equipment is twice as expensive as the states and we get around 60 percent of the fee compared to you guys. So your 10 bucks would be equivalent to 6 here. A Tormek is almost 1600 here
I have charged only $3.00 for knives under 8" I make about $60.00 per hour doing volume. I make good tips also. I can do a knife in under 3 minutes and I work at least 6 days a week. Check out knife sharpening at the Santa Cruz flea market. That's me😊
A lot of places charge by the inch. $8 flat rate is kind of a good idea. Sort of split the difference. Do people ever complain about $8 for a little paring knife?
I think maybe i will raise my price every 1000 knives by 0.2 usd Just to feel the progression. I am thinking about it yet. It feels right. Like a master will be paid more than a novice. And after 100 knives you are not the same who's doing his first. And a master chef will ask for more money for less food.
Dude, im totally digging your business idea. What a great idea. Ive never thought i could make $ doing something i like such as sharpening. Can you tell us about your whole set up? Machines? Did you take any training or are you self taught. What was your initial investment to get going? Are you making a living off it or just spare time?
Dr. Ashby, the leading world authority on arrow broadheads, has proven by massive volumes of testing that the smoother the edge the better it cuts. This is also proven by the international community of extreme sharpeners.
Belt sanding commands less money than hand sharpening on a stone. Reasons are obvious especially with high end knives. I personally don't like burnt weak edge's.
I simply purchased an electric knife sharpener. It quickly produces a razor sharp edge and means i never have fork out money to pay a human knife sharpener service. No brainer really.
First time here. Love seeing young people doing the thinks they love.
When you enjoy what you do you tend to excel at it. Very cool channel
Love your transparency and commentary!
Tryna keep it reaalll
I charge 5$ for a touch up and 10$ for reprofiling/ getting chips out so 8 seems like a good middle ground! I’d also like to do another side business of teaching people how to either strop or sharpen themselves, not sure how much I could charge for that but it would be interesting.
How did you get into how? What’s the best way to learn the craft? Also, any selection on machines?
Your video was so relaxing. I didn’t know who you had out of state customers too. That’s amazing.
Glad you enjoyed!
Im also doing sharpening as a side gig, working towards making it a full time thing. I was wondering what machines youre using? Im currently using a single 1 * 13 small sander and your setup looks really good.
Handle wood was not stabilized before construction, sad considering how much work went into the handle material. Nice video! I subscribed.
It might have been stablized and then the knives were cleaned in the dishwasher. Dishwashers do horrible things to wood, stabilized wood, synthetics, micartas, etc. A combination of the heating and cooling. They get really hot.
Hey I have a quick question for a newbie knife maker from Dallas. Do you have 4 Kalamazoo just for quick sharpening on the spot? What grit sandpapers are you using on these? Would you recommend the 1SMVP or the 1SM? Thanks for any answers in advance!
Hey bro! Great videos, I saw you on tiktok then found ya here. Listen, i love the goggles but you gotta get yourself some nice safety specs. You only have one pair of eyes, it's worth protecting them. Anyways, love your content!
I think $10 is about standard for this kind of sharpening.
Good onya mate, 27 year sharpening business, done well , Australia 🤙🦘
Hey Steve what brand of Machines are you using to sharpen and what grits are you using?
I was hoping to find the answer to this too but didn't see him reply so I went looking for you and me :)
I think it may be a Kalamazoo Industries 2FSM 2"x48" belt sander that currently runs around $549 according to the company's website.
@@topfueljunkie100 Thanks for the information! I am looking for something to finish the blade by stropping with a leather belt.
12 bucks is nothing. I charge 20 bucks.
For $20 the customer is better off buying a lansky
Maybe 20 for a machete but if you’re charging 20 for any knife under 10 inches that shit better be hair Whittling
I like your style and outlook on life , could you be descriptive in the process of sharpening the knives even down to the grit belts u use
excited for your journey man!
Ty Thaison 🥹
Not every knife is sharp with the same technique you should charge for that! Especially if you deliver an outstanding job! Wish you the best!!
I sharpen professionally in Canada on water stones at $15 per knife, $10 for paring knives. I should be charging $20 but I’m doing fine.
I think $12 is fine for your method.
Be careful,charge to much and customers will run away, charge to little and it tells people not to expect to much from my services even though you may do a great job and you probably do. Good luck.
May I ask what grit lapidary diamond wheel you use for bread knife serrations? Thank you
When you love what you do it's awesomeness you ignore the world and it's nonsense. I love knives and all that stuff good fun. Great vid
How long does it take per knife?
I charge (in my currency) about 7-12 dolars on each knife to a mirror polish on diamond stones, with honing, stropping and polish, along with rust removal. If someone gives me more than 3 knives, I make a full price depending on the size and state of the edge. The only one I charge more are super steels, big swords and bowie knives and stuff that is way to damaged
Keep it up! You doing great! Sarahs knives look like the "cheap individual" ones from pakistan. They are spamming around Insta and Facebook.
I think she mentioned she bought it at Goodwill or something. Thanks for the kind words!
Honestly, those knives look like she's been putting them through her dishwasher. There's no epoxy or wood glue in the world that's going to withstand a hot water cycle in a dishwasher repeatedly, especially with an endgrain checkerboard pattern like that. You can structurally "repair" the cracks by filling them in with epoxy and then sanding and buffing them back to shape. They'll still be there visually and further cracks will keep happening on those endgrain checkerboard scales unless she hand washes her knives.
I love your videos Steven!!!! It’s so cool to see your process!!!
you too brotha!!
Do you strop everything on denim? I'm just starting to use denim. I sharpen a lot of stuff for free because I enjoy it, but everything is on a stone from Arkansas, aluminum oxide, diamond, etc.
I charge $1.50 per inch of blade.
I have a question ❓ how much are those machines costs?
In Australia the equipment is twice as expensive as the states and we get around 60 percent of the fee compared to you guys. So your 10 bucks would be equivalent to 6 here. A Tormek is almost 1600 here
Do you add a compound to the denim strop?
Love your videos, surprisingly interesting 😊
do you still do edge trailing?
Don't get greedy. It will pay off in the long run.
This is it mang! Soak it up!
Working on it 😬
where is that jacket from in the end of the video?!
Your machines are from my hometown!!! Let’s go Michigan
I have charged only $3.00 for knives under 8"
I make about $60.00 per hour doing volume.
I make good tips also.
I can do a knife in under 3 minutes and I work at least 6 days a week.
Check out knife sharpening at the Santa Cruz flea market.
That's me😊
I charge 5.00 per knife, 10.00 for scissors and hand garden tools. I do house calls mostly..average house call, 150.00 per hour.
Just paid 20 bucks for a 9" blade in Texas
I charge $10 for large chef knives and $5 for boning / paring knives.
How do you creat a toothier edge ?
A lot of places charge by the inch. $8 flat rate is kind of a good idea. Sort of split the difference. Do people ever complain about $8 for a little paring knife?
New to the Channel what city are you in
I love sharpening knives. Have you heard of curry custom cutlery? You should watch his videos. He has quite a setup.
I think maybe i will raise my price every 1000 knives by 0.2 usd
Just to feel the progression.
I am thinking about it yet.
It feels right.
Like a master will be paid more than a novice.
And after 100 knives you are not the same who's doing his first.
And a master chef will ask for more money for less food.
Dude, im totally digging your business idea. What a great idea. Ive never thought i could make $ doing something i like such as sharpening.
Can you tell us about your whole set up? Machines? Did you take any training or are you self taught. What was your initial investment to get going? Are you making a living off it or just spare time?
Compound to debur? Hmmm....I just use a ceramic rod.
Cracked handles are usually from the dishwasher.
Hand wash all your knives
Me too, i am charging $8
Looks like they are washing those knives in the dishwasher... cracks!
Dr. Ashby, the leading world authority on arrow broadheads, has proven by massive volumes of testing that the smoother the edge the better it cuts. This is also proven by the international community of extreme sharpeners.
For pushing motions yes. For draw, or slicing motions, no. I would posit cutting fibrous rope with a fine vs coarser edge.
Love it!
Appreciate that!
$8 is nothing! Your time is worth more than that. Factor in your expertise, you gotta be at least $12!
Why not, everyone else does.
Belt sanding commands less money than hand sharpening on a stone.
Reasons are obvious especially with high end knives. I personally don't
like burnt weak edge's.
Gotcha!
I love you and your videos
I love you too
10 bucks a knife
Mask glasses fan 😮 is nuclear?
I simply purchased an electric knife sharpener. It quickly produces a razor sharp edge and means i never have fork out money to pay a human knife sharpener service. No brainer really.
Bro get out of here
@@josephlopez7593 YEAH !!!!!
Well duh your working with cheap knives. If you can afford nice knives. You can afford to have them taken care of. Pretty simple to understand.
@@NerdRobotGaming I don't think you would last very long as a knife grinder. Oh and my knives are not cheap they just get a lot of use.
@@josephlopez7593 where to bro? ho ho ho!!
Hi handsome
Oh hey babyyy
I charge $10 NZ dollar that's $6.26 USD and people are still not happy. Do what is right for your Business mate