Bonika Sharpeners Blog

  • Questions answered about the Sharpeners Jam

    Questions answered about the Sharpeners Jam

    Below is a short video to watch where I'll answer all (most) of your questions about the 20201 Sharpeners Jam May 1-6.  Quick answers to your FAQ 1) Do I have to travel to Atlanta? No, it's all digital. 2) Can...

  • Free Hand Sharpening vs a Guided Shear Sharpening System

    Free Hand Sharpening vs a Guided Shear Sharpening System

    Free hand sharpening can be quicker and more closely follows the edges made on shears in the factory. Using a guided shear sharpening system with a scissor flathone is easier to use when sharpening a variety of angles. A guided system gives a accurate edge with a lower learning curve. Using a jig or a clamp is easier to learn than free handing.
  • How to Flatten Your Waterstone

    How to Flatten Your Waterstone

    The fastest way to flatten your good Japanese whetstone is with the Naniwa Flattening Stone. Both your waterstone and your flattening stone should be soaked in water before beginning for best results. 
  • How to Make a Curved Shear Cut at the Tip

    How to Make a Curved Shear Cut at the Tip

    Learn what to do to get curved shears to cut. Curved shears need special sharpening and set correction not necessary in other shears. Curved shears are used primarily by groomers, but barbers and stylist commonly will have curved shears as well. Some curved shears are beveled and others are convex edge. Many have a slight curve and some have an extreme curve, or “C” Shape curve. 
  • How to Sharpen the Bonika Ocean Shears

    Please note sharpeners, the Bonika Shears Ocean line are a bit tricky to sharpen.  Don’t just jump in there and sharpen business as normal or you will be in big trouble. You can recognize these new Ocean Shears by the...