{"title":"Abnormalities","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"industry-sharpening-appointment","title":"Industry Sharpening Appointments","description":"\u003cp\u003eYour knives can typically be finished within 24-48 hours after drop-off. Times can vary depending on order volume and the sharpener's discretion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be given an estimate at drop off and will be invoiced once the work is complete. Final cost is subject to change from estimate.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo down payment is required to reserve a time slot. Rebooking would be required for any missed appointments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease include notes for your order in the \u003cem\u003e+special instructions \u003c\/em\u003etab at checkout (knife has chips, needs to be thinned, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAppointments must be made at minimum 24 hrs in advance; maximum of 30 days out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach appointment is good for one individual.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please do not bring knives that belong to others. We reserve the right to turn away knives that do not belong to you for the reason that we need to be able to discuss extra work and cost needed with the knife's owner. We will not be held responsible for work approved or ignored on behalf of a person not present at drop-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease reserve this service for knives you use for work. We reserve the right to accept but not rush knives that are not for work.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKnives that need thinning work will be put into the Standard Service queue and are not eligible for RUSH Services. Thinning necessity will be evaluated at drop off.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe thank you for trusting us with your tools and are committed to bringing you the best service to accommodate your work schedule. However, we cannot always meet the needs that are last minute especially on rushes that require extensive work. 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Plastic hafts are in good shape though. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47243224907997,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0455\/3339\/7144\/files\/image_ed865068-8d43-4e9a-9dae-2df39f0ec1a9.jpg?v=1770769944"},{"product_id":"a-w-wadsworth-1-7-8-figural-shoe-knife-1920-s-black","title":"A W Wadsworth 1 7\/8” Figural Shoe Knife Black 1920s","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA W Wadsworth 1 7\/8” Figural Shoe Knife 1920’s?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage A W Wadsworth Germany (\u003cspan\u003e1905-36)\u003c\/span\u003e figural shoe knife made for various promotional uses often for shoe stores and manufacturers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis knife is in decent condition, the blade snaps open and shut but has some wiggle.  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