As a member of the National Shear Sharpeners Guild, I am required to meet a certain standard of quality. I have also been tested and qualified as "Master Sharpener."

How extensive is this training?

We are given training by the top sharpeners with the most experience in the industry. After training classes, we are then given 2 shears, which have been damaged in every way possible (nicked, bent, scratched, broken parts, etc.). We are then given a short time to repair both shears to perfect working order. These shears are then critiqued on a point scoring system by 3 separate judges. There are over 20 different aspects of shear sharpening that are critiqued. Some of these are:

• No excessive metal removal.
• Smooth and balanced feel.
• Blade is highly polished with no excessive blemishes.
• Cut is smooth and does not push hair.

I have scored among the top, most experienced sharpeners in the nation!

What are your sharpener's credentials?