Wicked Shop

05/16/2026

Grampa’s old sheers have the kind of character that simply declines “restoration.” They are perfectly happy to act their age, but are glad to accept a bit of the ol’ brush-n-oil, too. Sent home smiling.

05/15/2026

We’ve got a changeling! Do I tell them that these siblings are not actually identical? Same make, same model, but one of these - if you look reeeeally close - is not precisely the same as the other three. Still one sharp looking family.

05/05/2026

Naturally the best time to get your lawn implements tuned up is always last month but hey now’s a pretty great time too.

04/08/2026

This morning’s guests.

04/08/2026

Gonna call this little guy “Nick”

03/23/2026

The ideal measurement system doesn’t exi…

02/20/2026

Okay I’m going in

01/21/2026

I love it when a plan comes together

01/21/2026

Reminder to all my neighbors that THE SHARPENING was postponed this year due to holiday and snow from Jan 19 to Jan 21. TODAY!

You might ask, “what is this THE SHARPENING of which you speak?” Well, each year to celebrate my own personal Dad’s birthday, his spirit, and the appreciation for well-tuned tools he taught to me, Wicked Shop will sharpen whatever comes our way today for free. It’s the day that I admit Pops would rather you have sharp knives than I have your folding money, so there it is. Get your stuff to me by sundown today and I’ll sharpen it for you, “free gratis.”

Message or email me if you don’t already “know the drill,” and I’ll give you the lowdown. Hope to see you soon.

01/19/2026

A note from the past. Still good today. Happy Sharpening, y’all! Pop’s birthday, and the day each year where I humbly admit that Pops would rather you have sharp knives than I have a little more foldin’ money. Note: Due to holiday and snow, January 19th is on the 21st this year. Bring your knives to me Wednesday, and I’ll tune ‘em up for you for free.

Neighbors, I'd like you to meet Orley Douglas Bartlett. My own personal Dad. Wood Worker, Meat Cutter, Scout Master, and all around decent guy. He liked to keep his tools well tuned. When I was a tiny, and he was busy in his basement workshop, he'd keep me occupied by setting me up in a corner with his sharpening stones and a pile of various butcher, kitchen, and pocket knives. His one direction? "Don't stop until they're wicked sharp."

People ask me, "How do I learn to sharpen knives like this?" And I'll tell them. It's simple: Sharpen a thousand knives.

Thanks Dad, may you rest in peace, and in the knowledge that I'm still down here in the shop getting the job done.

01/19/2026

Good morning neighbors! It’s THE SHARPENING! Kinda. Today, January 19, was Orley Bartlett’s birthday. He was my own personal Dad, and the fella that taught me to value a good sharp knife. Every year on this day, since he shuffled off this coil, it is the Wicked Shop tradition to sharpen every damn thing that comes my way for free. However, seeing as today is 1) a holiday and 2) still dropping pounds of snow on our walkway, THE SHARPENING this year will be postponed till Wednesday, Jan 21. So here you go. Two days notice, if you get your stuff to me on Wednesday, I’ll do ‘em up nice “free gratis.”

Happy birthday, Pops. Thanks for everything.