Western Sharpeners Roundup

2224 Auburn Blvd,Sacramento CA 95821

13 April, 2023

Description

The event starts Thursday afternoon with a Meet & Greet followed by 3 full days of sharpening education from 7 different instructors on all major areas of sharpening. Ward Collins - Sharpening Industry OverviewDennis Brooks - Understanding Scissor GeometryMitch Kingsland - Elements of Clipper Blade SharpeningMike Solaegui - Knife Geometry and Blade OptimizationJim O'donnell - Scissor Repair and RestorationCliff Curry - Small Knife Machine TechniquesTara Ransfer - Cutlery EducationOverview: The goal of the this event is to provide a supportive and enjoyable event where the best in the Industry can share their knowledge on a variety of sharpening topics and areas of interest to anyone that is interested. The the amount of concentrated knowledge and experience that is shared are 2nd only to the sense of community and friendships that can be experienced . For new people just starting out learning and the seasoned veterans returning to learning more, these type of events can not be beat for Value and Entertainment. Format: Each day with have morning and afternoon lecture sessions followed by discussion, demonstration, and hands-on practice. The remained of the 3 day learning time is dedicated to training, technique discussion, and feedback. Lodging/Meals: Lodging for the event will be at the hotel where the venue is located and is Included in the package price. The price will include a breakfast and lunch for the 3 days of event. Evening meals wont be included since smaller groups tend to form up for dinners around the area.