Why train with Hamaguri USA?
training since achieving his Master Sharpeners status.
Questions to ask yourself...
Is your trainer a Master Sharpener? If so, when was the last time they were certified?
Is your trainer actively still working out in the field sharpening every day?
Is your trainer/manufacturer just a phone call away?
Is your equipment American made?
Training Information
Training at Sharp Edges/Hamaguri USA is customized to each individual and their needs, based upon what each person may already know and/or would like to learn. The training at Sharp Edges/Hamaguri USA is here to better equip individuals in the art of sharpening to learn a new career or to enhance your current sharpening service. Below are just some of the topics that may be covered during your training with us. Each training session is determined by each individuals needs and understanding of the process. Each day starts by 8:30am and will end around 4:30pm. We break for lunch and lunch is on us.
Clipper Blade Training
Identifying all the Parts of a Clipper Blade
Setting up of the Clipper Sharpening Machine
Clipper Blade Sharpening for Various Types-- Machines Automatic or Manual
Clipper Blade Maintenance
Clipper Blade Assembly
Clipper Blade Problem Solving and Identification
Practical Hands On Experience
Shear Sharpening Training
Identifying all the Parts of a Shear and their Importance
Proper Training on Both Convex and Bevel Shears
Shear Repair & Maintenance
Shear Identification
Shear Problem Solving & Troubleshooting
Practical Hands On Experience
Identifying set issues and how to correct them
Hands on in bending and hammering techniques
Hands on in serration - corrugation
Clipper Repair/Maintenance
Basic Repair on Andis & Oster Clippers
Clipper Maintenance
Clipper Identification
Practical Hands On Experience
Clipper Part Identifications
Additional Take Home Information
Wholesale Information on…
- Shear Distributors
- Shear Part Distributors
- Clipper Blade Distributors
- Clipper Blade Part Distributors
Business/Marketing Information, What Has Worked For Us…
- Which Accounting System We Use
- Accepting Credit Cards
- Tracking of Sharpening Orders
- Mail Order
- Taking Payments for Shears
- Route Tracking
Places You Can Go Sharpen
Copies of Past Sharpening Articles
Continuing Education Information
Contact Information
Address:
519 W. Grove Rd., Decatur, IL 62521
Email:
Phone:
217-422-0911
Website:
Owners:
Dennis & Tonya Brooks
Local Hotel Information is Available Upon Request
Training Cost
Flat-Hone Sharpening: Used for convex and bevel edge high quality shears.
Clipper Blade Sharpening: Used for sharpening a wide range of clipper blades.
Training Cost is $1,000 per day
Recommend 2 days of training for Convex Shear Sharpening
and 2 days for Clipper Blade Sharpening
Have more questions about training? Let us know.