Stay Sharp

Mobile Sharpening Services in Richmond, VA

A Dull Knife is a Dangerous Knife

Witness the difference a professionally sharpened blade can make!

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Hi, I'm Evan.

I'm the owner and sole operator of Stay Sharp.

I'm a loving father, husband, brother, uncle and son. I've always enjoyed working with my hands, being outside, and playing with sharp things. When I'm not working, I'm spending time with my family, tinkering with small engines, riding my motorcycle, or camping and hiking. I'm drinking too much coffee whether I'm at work or not.

My mom and dad started teaching me how to cook when I was 3 years old. I've worked as a line and prep cook, sausage maker, carpenter, and handyman. I've worked as a social worker in housing for the past 10 years, and have dreamed about getting back to working with my hands and starting my own business.

I started sharpening my own kitchen knives over a decade ago. I started sharpening professionally as a side-hustle in 2019 because social workers need to be paid more! During that time, I've expanded my knowledge to sharpen many different kinds of edged tools. I'm finally sharpening full-time as a small business owner.

I've always appreciated a good tool.

I learned how dangerous a dull tool can be when I started woodworking as a hobby.

A properly sharpened chisel or hand plane cuts like a hot knife through butter, reducing the amount of force needed to cut through wood. The only serious injury I've had while woodworking was from a chisel slipping.

My time in kitchens and meat processing was most frustrating when a dull knife slowed me down, or turned my tomatoes into mush instead of delicate slices. Contrary to the common belief that a sharp knife is more dangerous, a sharp knife is easier to control and requires far less force. Less force = safer, cleaner cut!

I appreciate a quality tool, and I enjoy maintaining my tools.

Have you ever dug a hole with a shovel with a recently sharpened edge? I give my gardening tools a fresh edge and a light coating of oil at the end of every season and they keep working hard for me. I get incredibly frustrated with a chainsaw that just won't cut, and I hate stopping to go to the store and buy a new chain. With my specialty machinery, I can put a fresh edge on your chainsaw for a fraction of the price of a new chain.

I've always preferred saving up for a better tool and maintaining it instead of buying cheap over and over again.

I can always recognize when it's time for me to clean up the edges on my kitchen knives or woodworking tools.

After I'm done with them, they feel better than when they were new.

Special thanks to...

My wife, Laura. Your patience and support have empowered me to turn my daydream into reality.

My mom and dad, Gail and Greg. You've always been behind me, encouraging me to work hard and succeed in every phase of life.

My late friend, Turner. You were more of a brother than a friend. You always told me you thought I'd do my own thing, and gave me confidence to just send it. "It's already broken. You aren't going to make it worse by trying to fix it."

My good friend, Michelle. Your help with logo, photography and design have helped me immeasurably, as has your friendship. Until she finally finishes her portfolio, check her out on Instagram!

My kid, Ellie. Raising you continues to make me happier than I've ever been and challenged me beyond what I thought I was capable of. Love you, honey!

Thank you for reading!

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Thank you for visiting our website. Before you proceed, please take a moment to review the following disclaimer:

Our mobile knife sharpening service is designed to provide convenient and professional sharpening solutions for your blades. While we strive to deliver the highest quality service possible, it's important to note the following:

-Limitations of Service: Our mobile sharpening service operates within specific geographic areas and may not be available in all locations. Please contact us directly to confirm availability in your area.

-Types of Blades: While we specialize in sharpening various types of blades and edged tools, there may be certain blades or tools that we are unable to sharpen due to size, material, or other factors. Please inquire about specific items before scheduling a service.

-Customer Responsibility: It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that all blades and tools are clean, safe, and legal for sharpening. We reserve the right to refuse service for any items that pose a safety risk to our technicians or are prohibited by law.

-Accuracy of Information: While we make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information on our website, we cannot guarantee the completeness or accuracy of all content. Prices, service availability, and other details may be subject to change without notice.

-Liability Waiver: By using our mobile knife sharpening service, you acknowledge and agree that If It Ain't Broke, LLC dba Stay Sharp, its employees, and affiliates shall not be held liable for any damages, injuries, or losses resulting from the use of our services, including but not limited to damage to blades, personal injury, or property damage.

-Appointment Scheduling: Appointment availability may vary depending on demand and scheduling constraints. We recommend scheduling appointments in advance to ensure prompt service.

-Cancellation Policy: We understand that circumstances may change, and appointments may need to be canceled or rescheduled. Please notify us as soon as possible if you need to cancel or modify your appointment to avoid any potential cancellation fees.

By continuing to use our website and services, you agree to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this disclaimer. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. Thank you for choosing Stay Sharp for your knife sharpening needs.