Household cutlery & Tools - Grinding, renewing blades & handles, and polishing disc maintenance

The book is mainly centred around the art of sharpening and the maintenance of sharpening wheels in relation to household cutlery and tools. It offers a comprehensive insight into various aspects of sharpening, including techniques for renewing blades and handles. The author, an experienced master cutler, shares his expertise and tricks that he has gathered over decades. With over 240 illustrations and detailed explanations, the book provides practical instructions and tips on how to sharpen and maintain cutlery and tools effectively. It is aimed both at people who want to offer a sharpening service for their own cutlery and at those who simply want to learn how to sharpen cutlery properly.

An interested reader should buy the book because it provides comprehensive guidance and valuable advice for sharpening, maintaining and caring for household cutting goods and tools. Here are some reasons why the book offers added value: Expertise from an expert: The author has decades of experience as a master cutler and offers his accumulated expertise and proven techniques. Practical instructions: The book includes detailed instructions and step-by-step explanations that allow the reader to easily understand and apply sharpening techniques and maintenance procedures. Comprehensive coverage: It covers various aspects of grinding, blade and handle renewal, and polishing disc maintenance, providing readers with a wide range of relevant information. Richly illustrated: With over 240 images, the book illustrates grinding techniques and procedures, making it easier to understand and put into practice. Insider tips: The author shares his personal tricks of the trade that he has picked up throughout his career, providing readers with additional insight and useful strategies. Overall, the book provides both beginners and experienced sharpeners with a practical guide to the effective care and maintenance of cutlery and tools, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their sharpening techniques.

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The author started working as an apprentice in a tool manufacturing company in 1989. After passing the final apprenticeship examination, he worked as an assistant armourer for six months and then pursued his profession as a toolmaker until 1995. Since 1995, he has continuously developed his professional expertise in the field of sales and grinding services of household goods as an entrepreneur. He could already draw on more than 65 years of experience, which his father and grandfather had gathered in this field and passed on to him. In 1996, he successfully passed the master craftsman's examination in cutlery, followed by the equally successful master craftsman's examination in machine and production technology in 1997. With decades of professional experience, he has not only built up extensive knowledge, but also continues to show great enthusiasm and curiosity when it comes to acquiring new skills and knowledge.