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Fort Hunt Sharpening Business Works On Knives From Home Workshop
ALX Sharpen is a business started by a Navy veteran offering professional knife sharpening services from his Fort Hunt home.
FORT HUNT, VA — Paul Seymour has served in the Navy during Operation Desert Storm and Desert Shield and had a career in law enforcement, but he's always had a passion for quality knives.
After moving to the area after his law enforcement career and Navy Service, Seymour decided to start a knife sharpening business. He decided to turn his hobby into a business to help others with the task of knife sharpening.
"Most people don’t have the time, equipment, or experience to do the job themselves," the ALXSHARPEN website states. "It can be a hassle to take time out of your already busy day to have your knives professionally sharpened which is why I started this knife sharpening service."
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Seymour offers knife sharpening services from his Fort Hunt home and offers monthly sharpening options with pickup and delivery for local businesses. He's even sharpened knives for one of the White House's former food directors.
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Here is more information about ALXSHARPEN:
Business name
ALXSHARPEN
Location
When did the business get started?
November 2021
What does your business offer?
Knife and scissors and shear sharpening
What's your most popular product or service?
Kitchen knife repair and sharpening
What's your favorite thing about the community your business is located in?
I have received great support from fellow veterans and enjoy meeting people
What kind of impact has the COVID-19 pandemic had on business?
I used to have a pet sitting business but covid killed it with everyone working from home so i turned my hobby into a service business
Do you have any favorite memories at the business over the years?
Sharpening knives for Frank Fuller, former White House Food Director
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