About us

"This is where the magic happens. I'm the one actually doing the grinding, honing, and polishing. I can tell you the history of every tiny scratch on your blade and spend hours perfectly thinning a dull bolster. I have an ongoing feud with the Workshop Manager over the optimal placement of the finest whetstone, but when I'm not arguing, I deliver edges that make tomatoes tremble."

"I oversee the entire flow of blades—from dull arrival to razor-sharp departure. My clipboard is my lifeline, and my overalls are permanently stained with grinding dust (a sign of commitment!). I'm the one who makes sure the sharpening schedule is efficient, which mostly involves me yelling at the Craftsman to stop obsessing over the mirror polish on one single paring knife."

"I manage the digital edge of Durban Knife Sharpening. My specialty is debugging the 'Why is the website slow?' error, which usually requires 15 minutes of quiet time and a strong cup of coffee. I also handle all the security—I ensure all customer data is protected, and that the Craftsman doesn't accidentally email a picture of a newly sharpened cleaver to the wrong client. I'm currently working on an algorithm to predict tip breakage."

"I'm the human face of sharpness! I handle all customer queries with a smile brighter than a freshly honed bevel. My job is to manage expectations, calm nervous chefs, and gently explain why we can't sharpen that saw blade they found in the garage. I also run the internal 'Team Morale' program, which consists of me buying myself a nice treat every Friday."

"The most highly-insured member of the team! I'm responsible for the careful collection and return of your prized cutlery across Durban. My rigorous 10-point check ensures every blade is safely wrapped and the package is clearly labelled, primarily to prevent the CRM from accidentally using a box cutter on it. Rain or shine, I get your edges back to you, ready for action."

 I'm responsible for our brand visibility—from social media to street-side advertising. I work tirelessly to ensure the entire city of Durban knows we offer the sharpest edges, often creating dramatic slogans that the Craftsman (me) finds "a bit much." I also manage all video content, which means I spend most of my day trying to film a tomato-slicing demonstration that doesn't look terrible. I constantly annoy the CFO by suggesting we buy expensive, neon signage.

I'm the one who ensures all the sharp work actually makes sense on the balance sheet. I manage all the invoices, receipts, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect profit margin. I have a long-standing, quiet rivalry with the Delivery Guy (me) over fuel costs, and I constantly send memos to the Craftsman (also me) about the excessive cost of fine whetstones. My favourite sound is the clink of a successful transaction, and my least favourite is any unexpected expense.