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Sharpening Tips & Advice

Practical Care Guides from Xtra Sharp • Campbelltown NSW

Short, helpful tips to keep your knives, scissors, clipper blades, and workshop tools performing at their best between professional sharpening.

🔪 Knife Care Tips

  • ✔Wash knives by hand — avoid dishwashers
  • ✔Store knives in a block or magnetic strip
  • ✔Use wooden or plastic chopping boards
  • ✔Avoid glass, stone, or metal surfaces
  • ✔Hone regularly, sharpen professionally when needed

✂️ Scissor Care (Grooming & Barber)

  • ✔Keep scissors dry and clean
  • ✔Avoid dropping or knocking them together
  • ✔Use them only for their intended purpose
  • ✔Oil the pivot lightly
  • ✔Have them sharpened professionally when they start to pull or fold hair

🐾 Clipper Blade Care (Animal Grooming)

  • ✔Clean blades after every use
  • ✔Brush out hair and debris
  • ✔Oil lightly before and during use
  • ✔Keep blades cool — overheating reduces lifespan
  • ✔Sharpen professionally when they start to snag or leave lines

🪚 Workshop Tool Tips

  • ✔Keep chisels and plane blades rust-free
  • ✔Store tools in a dry place
  • ✔Avoid hitting edges on metal surfaces
  • ✔Sharpen professionally for clean, accurate cuts

📅 How Often Should You Sharpen?

It depends on use:

  • ✔Home kitchens: every 3–6 months
  • ✔Commercial kitchens: weekly to monthly
  • ✔Grooming scissors: every 4–8 weeks
  • ✔Clipper blades: as needed based on workload
  • ✔Workshop tools: whenever accuracy drops

📞 Need Professional Sharpening?

Phone: 0412 974 277Email: phil@xtrasharp.com.au