October 24th-26th, 2024
Reno, NV

The Sharpening Show is the premiere event to learn about all things edges and sharpening. These regional seminars cover everything from learning how to sharpen knives, scissors, and clipper blades to clipper blade repair, equipment maintenance, business and marketing tips, and much more! If you have ever wondered what it takes to get started in the Professional Sharpening Industry, this is the event for you! 

Experience the best value in the sharpening industry, learn new tips and tricks, network with industry veterans, and share your ideas. This is the time to ask questions and learn all you can about sharpening and the equipment used. 

We look forward to sharing the decades of knowledge that our educators hold to help you learn and grow so that you can better serve your customers.

What you can expect:

• Break-out sessions on the topics you are interested in
• Hands-on training on the equipment
• No questions left unanswered
• Networking with industry veterans
• Some of the best deals in the market from industry-leading vendors
• Door prizes and giveaways

Topics & Sessions:

• Thinner Repair and Sharpening
• Networking Reception
• Sharpening: Barber, Beauty, Grooming Scissors and Shears
• Equipment Demonstrations
• Hands-On Learning
• Topics for Beginners and Experienced Sharpeners
• Knife Sharpening
• Clipper Blade Sharpening
• Clipper Repair
• Business Strategies
• Selling Strategies
• Small Group Break-Out Sessions
• Vendor Area
• Industrial Sharpening
• Rotary Blade Sharpening
• Corrugating
• Marketing/Social Media

Hear from Industry Experts and Vendors:

• Dennis Brooks - Owner, Hamaguri USA

• Glen Burke - Sharpening Instructor, Wolff Industries

• Jason Sturm - Owner, The Edge Pro

• Bonnie Megowan - CEO, Bonika Shears

• Bill Pierce - VP Business Development, Wolff Industries

• Zach Sturm - President, The Edge Pro

• Gene Megowan - National Sales Manager, Bonika Shears

• Caleb Snead - Marketing Director, Wolff Industries

• More TBA

Who this event is for:

Professional and mobile shear sharpeners, industrial companies that sharpen their tools, knife enthusiasts, beauty shear sharpeners, pet grooming shear sharpeners, fabric and home shears sharpeners, workroom owners, garden tool sharpeners, restaurant knife sharpeners, and more. 

Location:

Nugget Casino Resort
110 Nugget Ave, Sparks, NV 89431
1-888-868-4438

Reservation Group Code: GWIEPS4

We have negotiated incredible room rates. The room block is limited so make your reservations early. 

October 22 – 24    $79/night + taxes
October 25 – 26    $139/night + taxes
October 27 – 28    $79/night + taxes

Show Schedule:

TBA

Cost:

$249.99/person early bird special through June 30th, 2024! From July 1st, 2024 the price will be $299.99/person. Save $50 now!

If you have any questions, please call or email us at 1-800-888-3832 or customerservice@wolffind.com.  Thank you for coming. We appreciate your business and are glad to have each of you as part of our sharpening family. See ya soon!