The Knife and Tool Sharpening Podcast
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 real-world sharpening methods, equipment, materials, and edge geometry, alongside the practical realities of running a sharpening business: pricing, marketing, customer service, niches, and designing a business that fits your life.
Rather than chasing trends or gimmicks, this podcast focuses on service-first craftsmanship, continuous learning, and the idea that success looks different for every sharpener. Whether you’re sharpening from a garage, a mobile setup, a retail shop, or considering sharpening as a second career or retirement path, you’ll find honest insight and shared experience here.
The Knife and Tool Sharpening Podcast is made possible by the Guild of Professional Sharpeners, a community of knife and tool sharpening business owners who help each other achieve success — however each individual defines it.
Learn more about the Guild at guildofsharpeners.org.
The Knife and Tool Sharpening Podcast
Sharpening In Retirement
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In this session I focus the conversation on reasons to consider sharpening in retirement.
I also look back on what we covered in the Guild in January and forecast some things to expect in February.
Hopefully you found some points worthy of consideration.
Learn more at: www.GuildOfSharpeners.org
or reach me at Matt@AmericanEdgeSharpening.com