KBW SCISSORS / Kent Blade Works is, first and foremost, about scissors.
When my partner trained as a groomer, I saw how difficult it was to find genuinely high-quality grooming scissors without paying inflated, brand-driven prices. The tools that dominated the market simply didn’t feel like the precision instruments they claimed to be. That didn’t sit right with me.
Before ever selling scissors, I was already a trained sharpener, and long before that I spent much of my working life around luxury wristwatches – handling and dealing with brands such as Jaeger-LeCoultre and Omega. I knew what true craftsmanship felt like: proper materials, proper engineering, and attention to detail you can sense the moment you hold something in your hand.So I set out to bring that same standard into grooming tools.
I began sourcing and developing my own range of Japanese 440C scissors – lightweight, beautifully balanced, professional tools designed for real working groomers, not marketing departments. No hype, no unnecessary mark-ups – just honest, well-made equipment that performs day after day.
Sharpening remains at the heart of what I do. Trained at the UK Sharpening School under Wolff Industries, I restore and maintain scissors using specialist equipment and traditional hand finishing on Japanese wet stones, treating every pair with the same care and precision.
Kent Blade Works exists for one simple reason: great scissors should feel exceptional in the hand – and they shouldn’t cost a week’s wages to own.
At Kent Blade Works, I utilise the finest machines available to ensure exceptional results:
Hi-Tu scissor system — designed for factory-accurate convex, semi-convex, and bevel edges.
DT Grinder — for knives, giving a flawless, durable edge for chefs and home cooks alike.
Big Red clipper machine — dedicated to clipper blades, ensuring smooth, reliable performance.
Where appropriate, I also finish blades by hand on Japanese water stones — a traditional craft technique that delivers an edge of exceptional sharpness and feel.
Every item goes through a post-service process: balanced, tensioned, cleaned, and carefully rehoused, so it’s returned ready for immediate use.
Kent Blade Works provides a comprehensive range of sharpening services, including:
Knives
A5 Clippers
Wide Blades
Hairdressing Scissors
Grooming Scissors
Horse Blades
Chef Knifes
Clipper servicing
AREA SERVED
Based in Dover, Kent Blade Works proudly serves the whole Kent area with a convenient pick-up and drop-off service, offering a fast 24-hour turnaround wherever possible. For customers further afield, a reliable postal service is also available – simply send your tools in, and they’ll be returned safely sharpened and ready for use.