
The Knife and Tool Sharpening Podcast is a show for knife and tool sharpening professionals, and those curious about the craft, who want to build skill, confidence, and a sustainable sharpening business on their own terms.
Hosted by Matthew Rowell, the podcast features conversations with working sharpeners, shop owners, craftspeople, and industry voices from around the world. Episodes explore rea... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

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What tools do you REALLY need to start a sharpening business?
In this episode of Tool Talk, Matt sits down with Grant Lauinger of Custom Edge Sharpening to discuss sharpening systems, tool philosophy, guided vs freehand sharpening,... more
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In this episode of the Knife and Tool Sharpening Podcast, Matt sits down with Ken Lunders of Maritime Sharpening in Halifax to talk about his lifelong journey with knives and sharpening.
Ken’s story starts the way many sharpeners d... more
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What’s actually working in a sharpening business right now?
In this update, I’m sharing what we’re seeing inside the Guild of Professional Sharpeners—from charging premium rates and adding high-value services, to building real conn... more
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James and I go way back—he was one of the early guys I taught in-person, and his story is a big part of why the Guild exists today.
In this episode, James shares how he built (and rebuilt) his sharpening business in a way that supp... more
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Apple Podcasts | #114 |
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This show centers on practical, hands-on knife and tool sharpening, with a strong emphasis on building a sustainable, life-aligned business around the craft. Episodes mix real-world sharpening techniques, tool selection, edge geometry, and workflow with gritty, actionable guidance on pricing, marketing, customer service, and niche services. A notable through-line is the service-first mindset and community learning, often anchored by the Guild of Professional Sharpeners, which provides mentorship, resources, and networking that help sharpeners scale from hobbyist to shop-owner while designing a life that fits their needs. The format tends to spotlight experienced practitioners—shop owners, mobile operations, and craftspeople—sharing concrete... more
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