Twenty one years ago I started a small business sharpening knives which eventually led me into the fantastic world of Bladesmithing. Had I not had a strong and supportive client base I don't believe I would understand culinary knives to the extent I do today, so Thank all of you. I've had to make the decision to stop sharpening knives. As much as I would like to be able to offer this service I no longer have enough time to do it all and so I'm going to concentrate my efforts on turning out my kitchen knives. In the mean time I'm going to train several people in the art of power sharpening and once they are ready I'll post their contact information here so that you can send them your knives.

I will continue to sharpen and refurbish the knives that I have made. I like taking care of my babies and seeing how they are getting on in the world.

Once again to those of you who have sent me your knives over the years, Thanks for your support.

Sincerely,

Bob Kramer

UPDATE 11-8-07

Here is the number of a friend of mine who has been learning sharpening with me for several years. His name is Bob Tate. Bob has been a chef for 20 years, is passionate about food , wine and of course knives. He can take care of your sharpening needs.

Bob Tate 206-465-6801 Seattle knife sharpening

http://www.seattleknifesharpening.com/

Here is another sharpener in the Portland area. Woody has a wonderful set up in his truck, it's a truck I wished I'd had when I was sharpening. Woody learned power sharpening with me about 7 months ago and he is also a teacher @Oregon Culinary Institute. Click on either picture and it will take you to Woodys web site.