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Shipping Form
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Nose to the Grindstone
P.O. Box 55536
Portland, OR 97238

Instructions

We specialize in all types of shears. Some of the brands we sharpen are: Aikyo, Akkoh, Bonika, Sakura, Yoko, Kenchii, Kasho. Passion, Jonetsu, Yuroshi, Matsuzaki, Hikari, Tara, Joewell, Kyoto, Yasaka, Lucky Hare, Fromm, Sumukai, Tashita, Osaka, Dovo, Eickert, Musashi,  Ookami, Jaguar, and Diane and really any brand or style available.
  1. Send your shears wrapped and protected
  2. If you have special instructions, please include them
  3. Name, Return Address, Phone Number and Email
  4. Cost is $45.00 for the first shear - this includes the cost of insured shipping
  5. $30.00 for each shear after the first shear
  6. We accept checks or money orders
  7. If you would like to pay by credit card, please call with info

In most cases, Nose to the Grindstone will sharpen the same day the shears are received. Ourmethod of shipping is USPS Priority or FedEx 3 day. There is about a 5 business day turn around time. Overnight Shipping can be arranged for an extra charge.


All shears are sharpened by Debra Finck. With over 32 years of experience in hair shears and surgical instruments, you can feel confident that your shears will be well cared for.
Below, you can check out Debra’s credentials.
  • Debra Finck of Nose to the Grindstone is a Master Sharpener, with over 32 years of experience.
  • It is believed that she is the very first woman to enter this highly specialized field.
  • Debra has been a trainer in the hair shear and surgical instrument sharpening field for over 10 years
  • She can add to her credit,  the recent Director of Education for the Bonika Shear Company/Scimech Sharpening Machine
  • Hira-To Shear Sharpening Machine Instructor
  • She has also been a keynote speaker for industry trade shows.
  • To date, fields questions from many sharpeners around the world when they have a “problem shear” to address.
  • A guest speaker at cosmetology schools with an emphasis on teaching students about proper fit, different shear styles, types of metals, and general care for hair shears.

For Clipper Blade Sharpening Contact:

Vern's Clipper Sharpening
503-314-1410