Chris wearing his work cap in the Edge Works workshop

Hampton Roads Peninsula · Virginia

Old-fashioned care.
A finely honed
edge.

Professional sharpening for the tools you rely on. Practical video lessons for the skills you want to build.

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Sharp Tools Make a Difference!

Knife styles, restoration & sharpening

Knife Styles & Restoration Projects

Explore knife styles, blade wear before restoration, and sharpening tools at the bench. Select any image for a closer look.

Six-panel collage of knife styles with worn blades before restoration — **Knife styles before restoration**Before restoration · blade wear and surface condition

Collage of worn knives and sharpening tools on a wooden bench — **Knife styles and surface wear**Before restoration · blade wear and sharpening references

Knife with visible blade wear held in a sharpening setup beside whetstones — **Knife on the sharpening bench**Before restoration · worn blade in a guided setup

Whetstone, bottle, and bench supplies in a rustic sharpening workshop — **Whetstones and bench tools**Sharpening tools · whetstone, oil, and bench supplies

Two bench sharpening machines with belts, wheels, and workshop tools — **Sharpening equipment**Workshop equipment reference

Sharpening Tools and Systems collage showing whetstones and guided sharpening systems — **Sharpening tools and systems**Sharpening methods reference

Fresh Edge comparison image with a worn knife blade labeled Before and a clean blade labeled After — **Fresh Edge — before-and-after reference**Reference artwork · not a documented customer restoration

Restoration inspiration

Before & After — Fresh Edge

A rustic promotional illustration showing the transformation of a knife edge. This is illustrative artwork, not a verified customer restoration.

Edge Works VA Fresh Edge promotional illustration: worn knife blade labeled Before beside a clean blade labeled After — Fresh Edge — promotional illustration, not a documented customer before-and-after result.

KNIVES & SCISSORSYARD & GARDEN TOOLSLOCAL DROP-OFF SERVICEFROM BASIC TO ADVANCED TECHNIQUES

A look inside the workshop

Care at the bench.

A closer look at sharpening equipment, guided setups, angle checks, and hands-on methods used at the bench.

Rustic workshop with sharpening equipment and four illustrated sharpening techniques — Care at the Bench — sharpening equipment and techniques (promotional illustration)

Put your tools back to work

Care for every edge.

Bring new life to your working edges. Contact Chris to discuss your tools, their condition, and a convenient drop-off arrangement.

01 / THE KITCHEN

Knife sharpening

Sharpening for kitchen knives, from the everyday chef’s knife to the smaller blades you reach for most.

Knife sharpening details & prices →

02 / THE WORKROOM

Scissors

Give tired cutting edges some attention. Ask Chris about sharpening for your particular scissors.

Scissors sharpening details →

03 / THE GARDEN

Yard & garden tools

Keep your outdoor tools ready for the next job. Get in touch to confirm which tools can be serviced.

Garden tool details & prices →

Straightforward rates

Services & Pricing

Sharpening rates for common kitchen, personal, and garden tools.

Kitchen knives

Up to 6 in. blade$7

7–9 in. blade$10

10–12 in. blade$12

Serrated knives$12–$15

6 or more standard knives$8–$9 each

Hunting, pocket & scissors

Hunting or pocket knives$10–$15

Scissors$12–$15

Lawn & garden tools

Pruning shears$15

Mower blades, removed from mower$15–$20

Woodworking, specialty & repairs

Woodworking tools, specialty sharpening, and repairs are quoted before service.

Blade length means the cutting blade, not the handle. Specialty work and repairs are quoted before service.

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Edge Works VA on YouTube

Let’s expand our
techniques together.

First episode: November 2, 2026
Week 1: Understanding the Knife

Follow along with sharpening instruction from basic skills to advanced methods. Build an understanding of your knives, develop sound fundamentals, and keep refining your craft.

Knife metal compositionFoundational sharpeningBlemish removalSurface finishing

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START WITH THE MATERIAL

Knife metal
composition

A starting point for understanding the blade before working on its edge.

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Meet the person behind the edge

Hi, I’m Chris.

I grew up in Elon, North Carolina, and started cutting grass when my head was just high enough to see over the mower handles. Those early jobs taught me to focus on the task in front of me, stick with it, and take pride in a job well done.

My uncle Velt taught me how to sharpen knives, and I have carried that lesson with me ever since: sharp tools make a difference. There is a real joy in keeping a knife sharp—in how it feels in your hand, how well it works, and how much easier it makes the task ahead.

After more than 40 years in customer service, I know the value of getting the job right the first time. I bring dedication and focus to each project, while respecting the time it takes and the time available. That is the care I bring to Edge Works VA, LLC.

Watercolor-style portrait of Chris Vickers

The person behind the workChris Vickers

A simple way to get started

Tell me what needs sharpening.

Call or email with the type of tool and its condition.

Arrange your drop-off.

We’ll confirm the price, timing, and drop-off details before work begins.

Get back to what you enjoy.

Pick up your tools when your sharpening is complete.

Tentative · Spring 2027

Farmers market plans for spring.

I’m exploring local farmers market opportunities for spring 2027. Participation, market locations, and dates are still being discussed and are not confirmed yet. I’ll share details as they are finalized.

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Local service. Personal attention.

Ready for a
sharper edge?

Contact Chris Vickers to discuss sharpening, drop-off arrangements, or questions about your tools.

Serving Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Poquoson on the Hampton Roads Peninsula.
Drop-off is arranged directly with Chris.
Ask about tentative spring farmers market plans.

CALL CHRIS(757) 238-1507 ↗EMAILchris@edgeworksva.com ↗WATCH & LEARNYouTube / @EdgeWorksVA ↗

Old-fashioned care.A finely honededge.