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  2. Posted · Edited by Blade Barber · Report reply

    6 hours ago, romdj said:

    I can be your EU distributor!

    Send me a message if you'd like to sell the Blade Barber. 

    Minimum blade height -  3/8 inch or 9.5mm

    Sorry for the confusion, I am learning from talking to hockey players from around the world that when you just say "radius" some people think hollow and some think profile/rocker. 

    I'll stick to using hollow, and ROH.  

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    2 hours ago, Vet88 said:

    Well this sucks, the seller (in Australia) will not ship to New Zealand because they say it is in breach of their distribution licence even though no one sells your product here in New Zealand. And Canada is one of the most expensive places in the world for int'l shipping so it looks like I will have to pass until someone I know next visits the States. Shame as I had lined up a lot of players to try this.

    There seems to be some confusion with our Australian retailer we are looking into that and will send you a message to update. Sorry for the hassle. We are working to come up with better international shipping rates. 

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    4 hours ago, Vet88 said:

    Do you have a recommendation for the number of passes in different circumstances? Yes I know that is a loaded question because of the different pressures people will apply but say you just want to refresh an edge, one light pass per side, or two etc (based on your experience)?  

    Thank you taking on a chance on the Blade Barber. For a quick refresh I'd start with two passes per edge and see how you like it and then you can adjust from there. Watch the video above and take your time on your first sharpen and you'll be happy. I look forward to reading your update.

    46 minutes ago, Giltis said:

    This seems like a great tool I'll probably pick one up at least as a "Just in Case" device once the 11/16" becomes available (and probably a 1/2" at the same time for my kids' skates).

    You mentioned Carleton Ravens University, are you in Ottawa as well?

    Yes we are in Ottawa! I'd be happy to meet up and give you a demo or better yet if you are playing spring/summer hockey we could come and sharpen your team's skates.

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    10 hours ago, NiCnoK said:

    I applaud anyone willing to put their product up to the ridicule of minutia-obsessed gear geeks like us. I'm also impressed at the civility of both the OP and all subsequent contributors. I like how you answered each question, Blade guy, and will give your tool a try. Thanks!

    Thanks Nick, educated early adopters like the folks here at Modsquadhockey are going to make or break this product. 

    6 hours ago, IPv6Freely said:

    I think a product that sits in between something like a Sweet Stick (which I see guys at pickup use every single skate - one guy said he hasn’t had his skates sharpened in two years) and a full sharpening definitely has some value. 

    We all know guys like that and I don't understand how they can skate on those edges. Those tools ruin an edge just as often as they "freshen" or "extend' one. 

    Pretty excited about a message we got last night from a coach in the Swiss National League and thought I'd share  "I am thoroughly impressed!. The edges feel wonderful! Just like a real sharpening" 

     

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    4 hours ago, Giltis said:

    Are you able to send the used Blade Barbers back for recycling? 

    Seems like a good "just in case" tool for the times where you can't find the time to get a sharpen, or if you like doing one pass before every game to lengthen the time between sharpens.

    Are there any downsides to using this? Like what happens if you put too much pressure? Does it take off more metal than a usual sharpen?

    Recycling? - Not as of yet we are looking into that, but the plastic handle and aluminum guide plate could be recycled locally. Others have asked about replacement blades, as of right now the blades are by far the most expensive part of the product to manufacture and it would not be cost effective to offer replacements and it could introduce blade alignment problems.

    Many people do use it as you describe when they don't have time, pro-shop isn't open,  or are too busy and they are able to stretch out the time between sharpens significantly.

    Downsides? - It is not idiot proof, it is a manual tool  - it takes 5 min to learn the right pressure (start very very light)  and to keep it flat on the side of the runner, 95% of people have success with their first sharpen. 

    We have had some testers use the tool exclusively for three years (on ice twice a week) and we saw no increased wear as compared to a machine sharpen.

    3 hours ago, Leif said:

    I don't see how you can ensure level edges without using a BAT gauge. 

    If you use the same number of passes on each edge you will be fine. But yes it is a manual tool and if you used it exclusively an edge checker is a good idea or just periodically get your skates machine sharpened.  

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  8. Posted · Edited by Blade Barber · Report reply

    The Blade Barber only removes material in the hollow just like a standard sharpen. It absolutely will not round off the edges, the tool does nothing to the sides of the runner. 

    When an edge is really worn those fresheners are only going to round it off and make it worse.  After you try the Blade Barber you'll be comparing it to your favourite pro shop sharpen and you'll throw your edge fresheners out. 

    Many customers are happily using the Blade Barber on polished and coated steel runners. 

    Thanks for your questions.

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    Great Questions Mark.

    The finish is very similar to a traditional sharpen, with perhaps a little less uniformity.

    The cutter is designed to match exactly the bite angle of your desired hollow. However, you are right as noted in the video it does taper up ever slightly as it goes past the middle of the hollow, this allows the tool to accommodate different width runners. It is really not even noticeable to the eye. On the ice it does not feel like a flat bottom sharpen but a traditional one. The Carleton Ravens University men's hockey team did some blind testing of the tool and their players could not tell a difference between the Blade Barber and their traditional machine sharpen.

    You should get 25 pairs of skates sharpened. It will still work beyond that but it is like shaving with a dull razor it will require more pressure and passes to do the job.

    Hope that answers your questions. Happy to answer any more you have.

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  10. Posted · Edited by Blade Barber · Report reply

    Hi Folks,

    I just wanted to introduce the Blade Barber to the ModSquad community. It is a hand held skate sharpener that uses a tungsten carbide blade to shave steel from your skate. Each cutter blade is precision CNC ground to match the bite angle of your desired hollow. It has been in development for over 3 years and has been tested by novice players, all the way through to NHL players. This really sharpens skates, it is not just an edge touch up tool. I'm sure many will be skeptical so please ask any and all the questions you have. There is a 5 min learning curve to find the right amount of pressure to apply but after that you'll be sharpening your skates anytime or anywhere.

    We are now shipping worldwide and it sells for $50 CAD and will provide about 25 sharpens before dulling. 

    I've linked some videos below.

    Thanks for your time 

    Peter

     

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