Knowledge Share presents “Sharpening 101 With Edgemaker” with Gregg Blomberg on March 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Kestrel Tool workshop.

We all use edged tools, so why is it that we know so little about how sharpen and maintain them? At the upcoming class you have a chance to sharpen your wits and hone your skills with long-time edgemaker, teacher and Northwest Coast style carver,  Gregg Blomberg, Kestrel Tools. A knife- and toolmaker for decades, Blomberg will give a few lucky students a chance to learn how to get more out of those everyday tools.

Blomberg will explain the differences between sharpening such different tools as knives, chisels, scissors, axes and more and how to choose good cutting tools from all inferior quality ones that flood the market these days.

Students will learn how one knows when a tool is truly sharp. He will also discuss steels, stainless as well as other high tech steels, the heat treatment of steels and other factors that make a good edged tool and who knows, he may even get to the meaning of life.

There is an old Haida proverb that states that “The world is as sharp as the blade of a knife.” Come learn how to bring an edge out on yours from a man who’s been living on the edge, cutting, adzing and carving for much of his life.

Space is limited. To register, call Charlie Prince at 468-2274.

Bring a couple of tools to sharpen and a lunch.  Suggested donation is $5.