I sent 4 knives to Richard for work, and got them back in a week. The work was top notch and he takes the time to talk to you about what you would like done! I had a knife de-recurved and 3 others edge polished. Great prices, super nice guy!!
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Professional knife sharpening. 40 years of experience. Knife modifications/Regrinds
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Richard is the go-to guy, if you want your knife sharpened. I just wanted to let people know that if you have a knife that you need sharpening, trust in Richard. Not only will he take care of you, but he's willing to spend the time to listen, and advise of your needs.
I'm just another happy customer that recommends Richard's sharpening service. Rest easy knowing that we have an expert member willing to help you out.
I'm just another happy customer that recommends Richard's sharpening service. Rest easy knowing that we have an expert member willing to help you out.
Richard,
Im thinking of sending you some knives to
sharpen ! My ZT 0350 ,my gossman psk,and
A old barlow i got from my grandpa ...
I thinking the middle or end of january
Would be best ! I may also i to take the recurve
Out of my 0350 is that something you can do ?
we can discuss this later so if you need my
Email or phone number again let me know !
It may take awhile to get back to you as my
wife is in the hospital with complications of
Her pregnancy ! (twins)... And ive been spending
Most of my time there with her !
Frank
Im thinking of sending you some knives to
sharpen ! My ZT 0350 ,my gossman psk,and
A old barlow i got from my grandpa ...
I thinking the middle or end of january
Would be best ! I may also i to take the recurve
Out of my 0350 is that something you can do ?
we can discuss this later so if you need my
Email or phone number again let me know !
It may take awhile to get back to you as my
wife is in the hospital with complications of
Her pregnancy ! (twins)... And ive been spending
Most of my time there with her !
Frank
Just wanted to also share my experience using Richards sharpening services. I contacted him regarding a botched effort to try and sharpen my little Protech Stinger in the EP, he asked what I wanted and said he could handle it. He even contacted me when my knives arrived to again go over my wishes. All three of my knives came back PROFESSIONALLY sharpened and I don't feel the pain of looking at my beat up Stinger. Thanks Richard! I'll be calling you later on, I've got 4 more headed your way 
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I too must vouch for Richard J and his skills.
I'm not active on the forums but I've lurked for years, this will be my first post and it is completely directed at Richard's fantastic work.
I just got back my Mcusta Tsuchi a 2.75in blade, and the finish on it was beyond my expectations, great finish, with no error whatsoever, the edge on this knife is perfect. It came great from the factory but this really out-does the potential the blade has. Like the above pictures it is finished superb, I may post some pictures later on. He was great to communicate with, and worked in great time, you will get EVERYTHING you need done and nothing less, but maybe more! In a good way! This will definitely not be my last time working with Richard, you will not be disappointed with his work, every single great comment about him in this forum and beyond is completely true. Thanks, Richard J.
I'm not active on the forums but I've lurked for years, this will be my first post and it is completely directed at Richard's fantastic work.
I just got back my Mcusta Tsuchi a 2.75in blade, and the finish on it was beyond my expectations, great finish, with no error whatsoever, the edge on this knife is perfect. It came great from the factory but this really out-does the potential the blade has. Like the above pictures it is finished superb, I may post some pictures later on. He was great to communicate with, and worked in great time, you will get EVERYTHING you need done and nothing less, but maybe more! In a good way! This will definitely not be my last time working with Richard, you will not be disappointed with his work, every single great comment about him in this forum and beyond is completely true. Thanks, Richard J.
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I sent my 'Zaan off to Richard and he did a SUPERB job! Excellent communication, fast turnaround, terrific work. Highly recommended! Thanks, Richard.
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He did a fast, bang-up job on a half dozen knives, I'll be sending him more next week!
I sent Richard 3 Ratmandu's last week for convex sharpening and all of them came back within a week with wicked sharp edges. He is very friendly and takes the time to talk with you about your knife and what works best. He takes passion in his work and you'll be happy with the end result. Be sure to try some of the coffee too. The Nicaraguan roast I tried is awesome. Here are some photos;
Sent Richard my beloved Sodbuster Jr. to re-shape the blade and put a convex edge on it. Near instantaneous replies to every e-mail, sent me plenty of pictures throughout the process to make sure it was what I wanted, and had the knife back to me within a week. Fantastic work and crazy sharp to boot. Awesome, awesome guy...
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I got a new spyderco in this week. Out of the box sharp was alright, but nothing spectacular. First thought was "I'd better send it to Richard."
As many probably know, Richard is getting fixed up right now (seems he had some internal ails that required some surgery). He has asked me to take over his sharpening while he is gone, and I have agreed to do so.
Anyone that wants to wait for Richard, PLEASE DO. I believe that he will be up and around soon enough and you know exactly what to expect when dealing with him. I have NO DESIRE to steal his clients, further I expect to no longer offer my services on BF when he returns. He is a great guy, and I respect his business and his clients...please do not take this offer as anything other than me helping out a good friend and his clients (he asked me to make this post).
For those that cannot wait, send me a PM and I'll work with you to get things handled.
What you should know about me: I am a competitive cutter and have been sharpening for about 20 years off and on. I use traditional methods (free hand honing, no power tools). I believe this results in the best edges *I* can create. The only downside is it takes a bit longer.
Much of what I have learned and offer comes from my experiences and testing with competitive cutting and knife modifications I have done over the years. I have done quite a bit of experimentation with edges (geometry/finish/polish/etc).
I also hone straight razors and have a pretty firm grasp on what "shave ready" means.
That said, I feel pretty confident in my abilities to offer great edges for competitive chopping/slicing, straight razor shaving and almost everything in the spectrum between the two. My edges are sharp and durable. That said, I generally try and customize the edge to the use/user (so expect a few questions if you want my services).
I have a busy life with a very demanding job during the day, and raising three boys at night. I will be straight with you about the turn around you can expect. If things get crazy, wait times could increase. I will do my best to let you know what to expect when you contact me.
Usually I can turn a blade around in a day or two, but I have no idea what sort of volume to expect until clients start contacting me.
Thanks for reading, and lets all wish Richard a speedy recovery!
Respectfully,
Ken
Anyone that wants to wait for Richard, PLEASE DO. I believe that he will be up and around soon enough and you know exactly what to expect when dealing with him. I have NO DESIRE to steal his clients, further I expect to no longer offer my services on BF when he returns. He is a great guy, and I respect his business and his clients...please do not take this offer as anything other than me helping out a good friend and his clients (he asked me to make this post).
For those that cannot wait, send me a PM and I'll work with you to get things handled.
What you should know about me: I am a competitive cutter and have been sharpening for about 20 years off and on. I use traditional methods (free hand honing, no power tools). I believe this results in the best edges *I* can create. The only downside is it takes a bit longer.
Much of what I have learned and offer comes from my experiences and testing with competitive cutting and knife modifications I have done over the years. I have done quite a bit of experimentation with edges (geometry/finish/polish/etc).
I also hone straight razors and have a pretty firm grasp on what "shave ready" means.
That said, I feel pretty confident in my abilities to offer great edges for competitive chopping/slicing, straight razor shaving and almost everything in the spectrum between the two. My edges are sharp and durable. That said, I generally try and customize the edge to the use/user (so expect a few questions if you want my services).
I have a busy life with a very demanding job during the day, and raising three boys at night. I will be straight with you about the turn around you can expect. If things get crazy, wait times could increase. I will do my best to let you know what to expect when you contact me.
Usually I can turn a blade around in a day or two, but I have no idea what sort of volume to expect until clients start contacting me.
Thanks for reading, and lets all wish Richard a speedy recovery!
Respectfully,
Ken
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