Day to Day Random Pics of the Mobile Knife Sharpener

I took this picture — a customers knives in the In Tray — at Zanotto's Family Market Rose Garden

Knife Sharpening at Zanotto's Market Rose Garden

I took this picture because I like the composition of it: the three knives in the in tray and the Zanotto's Market sign in the background. This customer brought her knives wrapped in a kitchen towel, a good method. I sharpened them, wrapped them back into the towel for the trip home. There are four knives in the set — I had the paring knife jigged up in the sharpener.

Rubber Band Ball

I always have newspapers and rubber bands on hand. I wrap just sharpened knives in newspapers, and I use the rubber bands to keep the knives bundled up. I use the rubber bands on both the newspapers and on any cloth towels that the customer brings in.

Last Sunday a customer noticed me wrapping and using rubber bands, he asked if I could use some rubber bands, he gets two newspapers and he has plenty. I said yes, yes please. Well, besides a handful of rubber bands, he brought me this rubber band ball! I have not yet felt right about pulling it apart...

Twice As Sharp Rotary Blade Sharpener

Here is a Twice As Sharp Rotary Blade sharpener. This was bought for a project that did not get off the ground. Its been sitting in storage — it's now on the Great eBay in the sky.

Wood Chipper Blades

A customer approached me at Piazza's Market in Palo Alto. She had three sets of these wood chipper blades to be sharpened. I knew that a crony of mine would be perfect for this job so I accepted them.

Sharpening Corona Grass Shears

Here is one half of a pair of Corona grass shears clamped up and ready to go. I sharpen most all garden tools: hand pruners, loppers, hedge clippers, shovels and hoes.

Unusual Made in Japan Combo Knife Brought for Sharpening

This knife was brought to me at Lunardi's Bascom in San Jose. I believe it is plated carbon steel. It is a combination knife, consisting of a cutting blade, a (pry) bottle cap opener, the inside is I believe a twist off bottle cap opener, and my guess the bumps on the top might be for meat tenderizing.