2019
FINE CUT LE RY
F re d e r i c k
Edgeworks Knife & Supply Co. Sean Norris, owner Customers visit Edgeworks Knife & Supply Co., for its large variety of fine cutlery, pocketknives, flashlights, darts, games, axes and other gear. Edgeworks has been Maryland’s source for fine cutlery, knives and darts since 1993. Located on Market Street in Downtown Frederick, the shop also offers professional sharpening services for all sorts of knives. In a basement shop, owner Sean Norris carefully hones the blades of each knife that customers bring in for sharpening, and returns it within a day or two to the owner, ready for slicing and dicing with a blade that’s better than ever. Norris has spent almost half his life at Edgeworks; he started working at the shop when he was 18 years old. The former owner helped Norris learn the business, and when it was time for him to retire, Norris saw an opportunity. He purchased Edgeworks about 10 years ago.
Norris has educated himself over the years about the finer points of knives, from those used in the kitchen to hunting to collectibles. He says by shopping locally, customers can look over all of Edgeworks’ selection of knives, notice their differences, and feel them in their hands. This makes it a lot easier to judge what one would be best for them. When it comes to choosing, it’s all about the feel of the knife in your hand, he said: “It has to be comfortable.” Balance point, weight and shape of the handle are all things to think about before purchasing. Regardless of the knife you choose, one of the most important things to remember is to keep your tools sharpened. A sharp knife is so much more enjoyable to use, Norris says.
200 N. Market St., Frederick • 301-620-0321 • edgeworksonline.com
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