We offer professional mail-in sharpening services for working professionals nationwide. Our services include clipper blade sharpening, dog grooming shear sharpening, and high-end craft shear sharpening for groomers, barbers, and stylists. All items listed on this page are sharpening services, not physical products.

Getting started is simple. Select the sharpening service you need below, choose the quantity based on how many tools you’re sending, and complete checkout. Once your order is placed, package your tools securely and ship them to our sharpening facility. We handle the sharpening and return shipping.

Battle Born Blade Sharpening focuses on precision, consistency, and professional-grade results. We sharpen for performance and longevity—not shortcuts. Our process is designed specifically for professionals who rely on sharp tools every day, with fast turnaround times and clear communication throughout the process.

If you have questions about your mail-in sharpening order, turnaround times, or tool compatibility, you can contact us by phone, email, or through our social media platforms. We’re responsive and happy to help before or after you ship your tools.

Pricing is per tool, listed clearly for each service. Simply set the quantity to match the number of blades or shears you’re sending in. All pricing includes professional sharpening, inspection, and free return shipping.

We aim to make mail-in sharpening straightforward and stress-free. You’ll get clear instructions, fast turnaround (typically 5–9 business days total), and tools returned sharp, balanced, and ready for work. Many of our clients send tools regularly and rely on us as their long-term sharpening partner.

All items listed are sharpening services, not physical products. When you add an item to your cart, you are purchasing professional sharpening for the number of tools you send in.

Set the quantity to match the number of tools you are mailing in. For example:

• 3 clipper blades = quantity of 3
• 2 pairs of grooming shears = quantity of 2

Each quantity represents one tool sharpened.

No. Please place your order first, then package and ship your tools. Ordering first allows us to quickly identify and process your mail-in sharpening when it arrives.

Ship your tools to:

Battle Born Blade Sharpening
400 Providence Mine Road Bldg-N4
Nevada City, CA 95959
(775) 238-3343

You will confirm this ship-to address during checkout.

To protect your tools during shipping:

• Wrap each blade or shear individually
• Use newspaper, bubble wrap, or similar padding
• Ensure tools do not clink, vibrate, or touch
• Pack tightly so nothing rattles in the box

Proper packaging helps prevent damage and speeds up processing.

Once your package is received:

• Sharpening is completed within 72 business hours
• Typical total turnaround time is 5–9 business days, including shipping

Turnaround times may vary slightly during peak seasons.

For more details on turn-around times click here.

Yes. Return shipping is always included with our mail-in sharpening services.

We specialize in:

• Clipper blade sharpening for pet grooming and professional use
• Dog grooming shear sharpening
• Professional barber and stylist shears

If you have specialty tools or questions, please contact us before shipping.

Yes. We offer nationwide mail-in sharpening services and work with professionals across the United States.

Returns are accepted within fourteen (14) days from the date the item is received by the customer.

To qualify for a return, the item must be unused, unaltered, and in the same condition in which it was received, including original packaging where applicable.

Non-Returnable Items

The following are non-returnable and non-refundable:

• All sharpening services and other completed services

• Custom, personalized, or made-to-order items

• Items that show signs of use, wear, alteration, or damage not caused by Battle Born Blade Sharpening

Return Authorization

All returns must be approved prior to being sent back. Unauthorized returns may be refused.

Return Shipping

Customers are responsible for all return shipping costs unless the return is the result of an error by Battle Born Blade Sharpening. Shipping fees are non-refundable.

Refunds

Refunds will be issued to the original method of payment after the returned item is received and inspected. Refunds may be denied if the item does not meet return eligibility requirements.

Limitation of Liability

Battle Born Blade Sharpening is not responsible for items lost or damaged during return shipping. Customers are encouraged to use a trackable and insured shipping method.
Click here for more details on mail-in return policy.

Sharpening Service Shipping Disclaimer

By submitting tools to Battle Born Blade Sharpening for mail-in service, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Shipping Responsibility

Battle Born Blade Sharpening is not responsible for items that are lost, stolen, delayed, or damaged while in transit, whether shipping to us or returning from us.

All shipping services are provided by third-party carriers, and once an item is in the custody of the carrier, all risk of loss transfers to the sender or recipient.

Customer Responsibility

Customers are solely responsible for:

• Proper packaging of tools prior to shipment

• Selecting a reliable shipping carrier

• Using tracking and insurance as deemed necessary

We strongly recommend shipping all tools using a trackable and insured shipping method.

Returned Shipments

Battle Born Blade Sharpening is not responsible for:

• Packages misdelivered due to incorrect or incomplete shipping information

• Packages returned to sender by the carrier

• Packages lost due to carrier error

Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall Battle Born Blade Sharpening be held liable for loss, theft, or damage occurring during shipment, including but not limited to mail-in sharpening services, return shipments, or third-party shipping errors.

By proceeding with mail-in sharpening services, you agree to these terms in full.

Yes. Battle Born Sharpening is the shortened brand name used due to character limits.
The legal business name is Battle Born Blade Sharpening LLC, and both names refer to the same company and services.

No. We are not affiliated with, certified by, or endorsed by Hanzo. This page exists as an independent professional shear sharpening alternative for barbers and hairdressers who prioritize cutting performance, consistency, and mail-in availability over brand affiliation.

Battle Born Blade Sharpening provides mobile shear sharpening directly to your salon. As a TSS-accredited master, I bring professional equipment to your station, ensuring your Mizutani or high-end shears are restored to factory geometry without you ever having to leave your clients.

Our mail-in shear sharpening service is simple. Secure your tools in a padded envelope and send them to our Reno headquarters. We offer a 48-hour turnaround, providing nationwide professional restoration for stylists and barbers who demand the high-precision standards of The Sharpener Standard.

A TSS-accredited service means your tools are handled according to the highest industry standards for edge geometry and metal preservation. Unlike standard grinders, we focus on extending the life of your shears while providing the smooth, effortless cut required by master-level hair stylists.

Yes. Mizutani shears require a specific 'Hamaguri' convex edge. As a TSS-accredited specialist, I restore the exact factory geometry and ride line of your Mizutani tools, ensuring they maintain their signature 'indestructible' feel and buttery-smooth cut without removing unnecessary steel.

Absolutely. Above shears are known for their high-end ergonomics and specialized cobalt alloys. We service both swivel and fixed models, maintaining the precise balance and tension settings required for Above’s high-performance cutting blades to prevent hand fatigue.

Hikari shears feature a unique edge on the inside of the blade. We use specialized TSS techniques to avoid the 'nicking' common with standard sharpeners. We restore the Hikari precision arc and tension, protecting your investment and extending the tool's life.

Absolutely. Matsui shears are known for their high-quality Aichi and Hitachi steel. We provide precision Matsui shear sharpening that preserves the razor-sharp edge and offset ergonomics, ensuring your favorite thinning or cutting shears stay light and effortless in your hand.

We provide expert Kasho shear sharpening for all series, including the Silver and Millennium. We follow traditional Japanese honing standards to restore the unique Kasho 'mirror' edge and tension system, protecting your investment and maintaining their world-class precision.

Kamisori shears require a delicate touch to protect their specialized coatings. Our Kamisori sharpening process focuses on the convex cutting edge without damaging the aesthetic titanium finish. We restore the signature slide-cutting performance and balance these tools are famous for.

Yes. Whether you use the Pre-Style or the high-end Gold Line, we offer professional Jaguar shear sharpening. We restore the German-spec beveled or convex edges and recalibrate the patented tension screws to ensure smooth, fatigue-free cutting.

We provide authentic Joewell shear sharpening using techniques that honor their century-old Japanese craftsmanship. We focus on the precision-balanced blades and lightweight alloys, restoring the exact factory edge that Joewell users have trusted since 1917.

Yes. BMAC shears are elite, handmade tools from Niigata, Japan. We use ultra-fine honing stones to restore the BMAC 'arc' geometry and mechanical integrity. Our TSS-standard service ensures these high-performance tools return to your station with their original factory bite.

Every pair of shears we service—regardless of brand—undergoes our signature 10-point TSS-accredited inspection. This includes microscopic nick removal, factory geometry restoration, ride line truing, hollow-grind honing, tip realignment, bumper replacement, specialized tension calibration, and a 4-point cut test (wet, dry, slide, and point-cutting).