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Welcome! I'm Woody Bailey, owner and operator
of Zen Blades. While my website may not be as sharp as my blades, I encourage you to send me any tips or suggestions
you may have to make it better. While my "Where to Find me" page is intended to be up to date weekly, the
odds are high that I may have forgotten to do so - so easiest way to find me is to call or email me. Anyway - thanks
for checking out my site. Enjoy!
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Every blade has its own identity and purpose - just like its owner. To truly
sharpen it requires both an understanding of the blades purpose and a process of sharpening that brings the blade to its optimum
geometry - the optimum edge. Years ago Master Knife Smith (and former chef) Bob Kramer (creator of todays most coveted
hand made culinary knives and my teacher..) set out across the country in search of the "perfect" sharpening technique.
His search was extensive, and in the end very successful. For years Bob sharpened blades for Seattle's finest eateries
from a mobile "work shop" much like mine. Eventually he went on to learn how to forge knives and after allot
of hard work and study earned the rare title of Master Knife Smith. **CHECK OUT THE DECEMBER'08 ISSUE OF THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ARTICLE ON BOB KRAMER!!**
After attending and eventually working for two culinary schools , I became very familiar with sharpening
knives. This quickly became a passion for me that through careful research (and shear luck) lead me to Bob Kramer.
After many long phone conversations and shared enthusiasm Bob offered to teach me his method of sharpening. It's
taken some time and effort, but Zen Blades is now ready to bring the Kramer method to you. This method starts with thought
and examination, and ends with an edge that is superior to anything else out there. I am very happy to bring you Portland's ONLY seven step sharpening process! Best
yet, with a quick lesson on knife care and a couple simple maintenance tricks, your knives will stay "wicked sharp" for at least 6 months - probably up to a year!
That's what a knife sharpening service should be all about - making you and your knives as happy as possible for as long
as possible. Hopefully you'll let me show you what I mean.
Currently we're cash or check only $5.00 per knife
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