Hello.
My name is Maria and I make things sharp.
I didn't grow up wanting to be a sharpener. The skill wasn't passed down to me through multiple generations. It is a trade that captivated me one day while visiting a farmer's market in Chicago. The sounds, the sparks, the steel.... I came back to St. Louis knowing it was for me. I returned to Chicago for some intense training and spent the rest of the winter practicing on every knife, scissors and tool friends and family could spare.
I love the challenge of sharpening new objects. I remember my first reel mower, food processor blade and sword. The most interesting thing I've sharpened was a Klingon Bat'leth!
The Team
This is us. The Jansen Family. We love being the Jansen Sharpening team. From running the overall operation to processing orders, we all do our part to bring you the delight of sharp and durable edges on your knives, scissors and tools. We look forward to meeting you!
Where to find us
Tower Grove Farmer's Market
Tower Grove Park
Saturdays 8am-12:30pm
April 8 - November 4, 2023
*no sharpening July 15/22