The arrotino, or knife grinder, has been travelling around Italy for centuries, sharpening blades in the streets, and it was this tradition that sparked an idea for Wallpaper* Re-Made. Last year, we ...

A Sheffield Township man operates a full service blade-sharpening business from home. “I started 19 years ago,” said Bruce Wohleber, who owns Bruce’s Tool Sharpening from his house at 4615 Broadway.

Whether it’s a chef’s knife, a traditional razor or the best lawn mower, you can be sure of one thing – their blades will eventually dull with use and need sharpening or, in the case of shavers, ...