Nationally Recognized Shear & Clipper Blade Sharpener
$500 · Half-Day Private Session (3–5 Hours)
Professional Sharpening Instruction + Life Coaching
This private, half-day sharpening consultation is designed for individuals seeking to learn professional shear and clipper blade sharpening as a practical, portable, lifelong skill.
Working one-on-one with John Pool, a nationally recognized shear and clipper blade sharpener, you will receive hands-on instruction in sharpening fundamentals, edge behavior, and real-world troubleshooting. Each session is customized to your goals and experience level, with a focus on building a sustainable path toward becoming a skilled Life Sharpener.
This consultation covers professional sharpening techniques and diagnostics for:
Dog grooming shears and barber & beauty shears
Convex and bevel edge geometry
Shears manufactured in Japan, Germany, Korea, and China
Clipper blades used in the pet grooming, barber, and beauty industries
Common performance issues related to steel type, manufacturing variance, and edge wear
In addition to sharpening instruction, this session includes life coaching and strategic guidance, helping you understand how sharpening can become a mobile, location-independent craft. Sharpening is a skill that can be practiced from a mobile workshop or a home-based shop, without complex regulatory barriers, making it a powerful trade for long-term independence.
You’ll also gain insight into:
Vendor and supplier relationships
Equipment selection and setup
Workflow efficiency
Common mistakes new sharpeners make—and how to avoid them
This consultation is ideal for individuals who want more than a lesson. It is designed for those seeking an honorable, transferable craft—a professional skill that travels with you and compounds over time.
Times vary and usually last longer hen one day. To start you must invest in yourself.
Nationally Recognized Shear & Clipper Blade Sharpener
$500 · Half-Day Private Session (3–5 Hours)
Professional Sharpening Instruction + Life Coaching
This private, half-day sharpening consultation is designed for individuals seeking to learn professional shear and clipper blade sharpening as a practical, portable, lifelong skill.
Working one-on-one with John Pool, a nationally recognized shear and clipper blade sharpener, you will receive hands-on instruction in sharpening fundamentals, edge behavior, and real-world troubleshooting. Each session is customized to your goals and experience level, with a focus on building a sustainable path toward becoming a skilled Life Sharpener.
This consultation covers professional sharpening techniques and diagnostics for:
Dog grooming shears and barber & beauty shears
Convex and bevel edge geometry
Shears manufactured in Japan, Germany, Korea, and China
Clipper blades used in the pet grooming, barber, and beauty industries
Common performance issues related to steel type, manufacturing variance, and edge wear
In addition to sharpening instruction, this session includes life coaching and strategic guidance, helping you understand how sharpening can become a mobile, location-independent craft. Sharpening is a skill that can be practiced from a mobile workshop or a home-based shop, without complex regulatory barriers, making it a powerful trade for long-term independence.
You’ll also gain insight into:
Vendor and supplier relationships
Equipment selection and setup
Workflow efficiency
Common mistakes new sharpeners make—and how to avoid them
This consultation is ideal for individuals who want more than a lesson. It is designed for those seeking an honorable, transferable craft—a professional skill that travels with you and compounds over time.
Times vary and usually last longer hen one day. To start you must invest in yourself.
