Ever Since Jens won the shaving competition by shaving his head with a chisel, everyone pretty much accepted the fact that whatever came next would take second place to his pure originality and gen
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IDRS 2012 – Oxford, Ohio + Meeting Nasty & Gary Nicholas Sass
Even though I already had tons of fun in Chicago, Austin, and at the sharpening party, it was finally time to do what I initially intended to do on this trip – and that is to go to the Intern
Jende Industries, LLC 2012 Sharpening Party!
After a short 2 day break from my travels to Chicago and Austin, it was finally time for my Sharpening Party! Ken Schwartz from Precise Sharpening flew in the previous evening, and we had a chance
2012 Oboe Summer Session at Northwestern University
It was only about a week since the whirlwind Blade show in Atlanta, and I was already on the road again – this time for a couple of Reed Knife Sharpening Seminars. The first one was at Northweste
2012 BLADE Show
The Blade Show 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia started off great! For some reason, the travel gods were favorable. On my 14 hour flight from Hong Kong, the middle seat in a row of 3 was empty and I receiv
Maestro Wu D-4 Cleaver Turned into a Straight Razor using the Wicked Edge (WEPS)
Warning – I have over 9 years of straight razor shaving experience, so please do not attempt to shave with the biggest, sharpest implement of destruction you own! As with all challenges, some
My Theory on Overhoning Straight Razors – Part 1
We had knife sharpening competition with some heavy hitters in the Keeping Sharp sub-forum of the Knife Forums. The idea behind this one started out for guided devices such as the Wicked Edge (WEPS
2011 BLADE Show in Atlanta, Part 2 – What Happens in Atlanta…..
This is a continuation of the adventures leading up to the BLADE show in Atlanta in June 2011. Part 1, The Sharpening Party, can be found here. WEDNESDAY This being our first BLADE show, Ken of Pre
2011 BLADE Show in Atlanta, Part 1 – The Sharpening Party
So much happened at the 2011 BLADE show in Atalanta, that I don’t know where to begin without sounding like a schoolgirl at a sleepover party! 😀 I should probably start with what happened
Guide to Using Wicked Edge (WEPS) Chosera and Shapton Stones
For those who are unfamiliar with the Wicked Edge Precision Sharpener (WEPS), its design delivers an extremely precise edge in a wide range of angles with ease. The stock WEPS platform comes standa