About the Sharpeners
David Lipkind
Tired of the disposable culture, when David decided to start a new business, he wanted to focus on something that would renew and reuse existing materials. After looking around, he found that there were no knife-sharpeners in the area, and that he could provide a service that would make dull and unwanted knives and tools like brand new again.
In 2008 David embarked on a training journey to San Luis Obispo where he participated in an apprenticeship with Jason Pintel, master sharpener. From Jason, David learned the delicate technique involved in assessing and sharpening blades of all kinds. Later in 2009, David found himself in Portland, Oregon studying and training with Debra Fink of Nose to the Grindstone, where he learned the specialized field of sharpening Japanese style salon shears.
Paul Schulman
In mid 2009, David was joined by his friend and musical compadre, Paul Schulman, who began as an apprentice, and is now a partner in the business. Paul has 36 yrs. of experience as a custom shoemaker and is enjoying adding this new endeavor.
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| A close shave with my Swiss Army knife |
In 2008 David embarked on a training journey to San Luis Obispo where he participated in an apprenticeship with Jason Pintel, master sharpener. From Jason, David learned the delicate technique involved in assessing and sharpening blades of all kinds. Later in 2009, David found himself in Portland, Oregon studying and training with Debra Fink of Nose to the Grindstone, where he learned the specialized field of sharpening Japanese style salon shears.
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| Paul on the job at the Willits farmers market |
Paul Schulman
In mid 2009, David was joined by his friend and musical compadre, Paul Schulman, who began as an apprentice, and is now a partner in the business. Paul has 36 yrs. of experience as a custom shoemaker and is enjoying adding this new endeavor.
Contact us at
Phone: 707-961-0135
Phone: 707-961-0135
Cell: 707-485-2826
Email: davesdiamondedge@yahoo.com
