
How do you know if your shears need to be sharpened?
How do you know if your scissors need to be sharpened? Did you recently drop them and they just don't cut the same or "feel" right? Do the tips not close completely or cross over? Do the blades feel loose? When you cut, is the hair "pushed" down the blade first? Does hair "bend" in the blade? Are you considering buying a new pair of scissors? All of these and more are reasons to have Art of Sharpening's mobile service come to you to sharpen and maintenance your shears.

Knife Care
Knives are vital! A most important tool in the kitchen arsenal. A good knife can last 30 years and become an exceptional investment, but how do you properly care for a knife? Don’t damage it: While this seems an obvious statement, what does it mean? Regular tasks, such a cutting veggies, should be done on a cutting board every time. Your granite counter is not kind to your knife blade. Hand wash and dry your knife every time. Carbon steel will rust if left wet and reacts with