The Story Behind the Shop
From a basement workspace to the shop it’s grown into today.
A Note from the Master Sharpener
“I wasn’t always a sharpener. Like most folks, I tried sharpening my own knives with limited success. One day, I saw a small sign outside a home offering sharpening, so I brought in my kitchen knives. Afterward, I thought, ‘Wow, that would be a great business in retirement.’
Years later, in retirement, I decided to give it a go. In 2011, I found a master sharpener in San Luis Obispo, California, and trained with him one-on-one to learn the craft the right way. Still, I needed years of experience before earning the title Master Sharpener.
Before long, Absolute Razor Sharp was up and running. I operated from my basement during the week and, on alternate weekends, set up a sharpening station in front of a local meat market and hardware store. Little by little, the business grew, along with my expertise. I outgrew the basement I worked out of and built a shop in my backyard.
My biggest joy comes from all the kind comments from my clients. Besides mastering sharpening, I have also learned how much I enjoy teaching others. There really isn’t any big secret to sharpening and maintaining a sharp knife, and I’m not one to keep any secrets. If you want to learn, hang around while I sharpen your blades. My wife says I should have been a teacher.
Today, I genuinely enjoy sharpening blades to a level far beyond what any machine can achieve. Like I always say, when you truly enjoy your work, it’s not a job. For me, this has become a real passion.”
Larry Nicholas, Master Sharpener
The Difference This Master Sharpener Makes
A collection of honest feedback from years of trusted craftsmanship. For more reviews, check out Absolute Razor Sharp on Google Reviews and Yelp.
“Warning: your knives will actually work things after Larry gets his hands on them! Drop your knives off with Larry, have a great chat with a wonderful guy, and a day or two later you’re gonna be feeling like you have a Hattori Honzo sword.”
Nick Jackson
Google Reviews
“I can’t say enough about absolute razor sharp. Larry knows his knives extremely well and his very passionate about them. He is the only guy I would take my knives to. I do a lot of cooking and I really depend on having the knives as sharp as possible. Seriously. If you don’t sharpen your knives regularly, then you probably ought to do so it will make an enormous difference in the accuracy and the fluidity of your cooking. (If you’re a cook). If I had three, thumbs, I’d give him all three up!”
Guy Page
Google Reviews
“You couldn’t ask for a nicer guy to sharpen your knives. Professional old school do it right kind of man. My knives are perfect. I won’t be waiting so long the next time. Nothing better then cooking with sharp knives and Larry at Absolute Razor Sharp is your guy.”
Amanda Huber
Google Reviews
