Hi! I'm Nathan. I'm the owner and operator of Cardinal Sharp.
I love to cook (well, I enjoy cooking – I love to eat!) but I knew my knives were not as sharp as they should be. So, I researched and bought an electric knife sharpener. It had three slots with different grit stones. It did make my knives sharper – but I could see it was chewing them up as well.
So, I went looking for something better. I considered whetstones; they don't have to be very expensive and can give great results – but I was nervous about the learning curve.
Then I looked into guided systems and quickly honed in on the Wicked Edge precision sharpening system. These tools allow a precise angle to be locked in as diamond stones of ever finer grit are passed over the blade – nice! Also, not cheap.
I decided to take the plunge, though, with the idea being to offer sharpening services to others. My main goals for this business are to, A, pay off the equipment I bought and, B, spread the joy of sharp knives with my community!
While my personal focus is on kitchen knives, I am also able to sharpen other types of knives – pocket, folding, hunting, whittlin', EDCs, etc. I also have an attachment that allows me to sharpen scissors.
Hit me up on my mobile at 612-246-7192 or email [email protected] if you'd like something sharpened or if you have any questions!