About Us – E-Z Sharp (2024)

We are a family owned and operated business. We have been manufacturing precision skate sharpening machines and Quik Action skate clamps for over 40 years.

E-Z Sharp skate sharpeners are designed and manufactured for years of reliable service. We build quality into every product we make. All machines and equipment are made in the U.S.A.

A proven performer, the E-Z Sharp skate sharpening machines have been performance tested through years of service with pro teams, arenas, sporting goods stores, professional ice shows, high schools, and colleges and universities.

E-Z Sharp has a reputation for outstanding service and reliability.

Mission Statement

Our mission as a quality manufacturer of skate sharpening equipment and supplies, is to maintain the highest level of professional standards in both the manufacturing of our products and the after sales service to our customers.

We take great pride in our products and in the customers we serve.

Signs of Quality

E-Z Sharp Features:Facts:
Advanced DesignCompact, portable and totally enclosed. All supplies, including Quik Action Skate Clamp can be locked in the machine.
True Radius Dressing SystemE-Z Sharp’s True Radius Wheel Dressing System eliminates the guess work out of selecting the proper wheel radius (skate blade hollow).
Smooth Table TopThe smoothest glide-a precision machined, nickel plated table top, greatly reduces surface friction and is easy to keep clean by simply using car wax and a rag.
Adjustable Wheel GuardThe adjustable wheel guard follows the grinding wheel as it wears, allowing for maximum wheel usage.
Quik Action Skate ClampJust set it and forget it- it’s that easy! The E-Z Sharp Quik Action Skate Clamp is hailed as the quickest and most accurate skate clamp available.
Precision Balanced SpindleOur High Performance Spindle (HPS) is mounted directly on the motor shaft and machined so the spindle and motor shaft run true.
High PerformanceE-Z Sharp Skate Sharpening Machines are famous for their outstanding performance in high volume skate sharpening environments such as arenas, sporting good stores, and skating and hockey clubs throughout the country.
Precison ManufacturingAll parts are manufactured and machined to absolute tolerances.
Industry StandardsE-Z Sharp’s High Performance Spindle (HPS) is designed to comply with industry standards for grinding wheel (hole size and fit), eliminating the need to reduce the size of the grinding wheel hole through the use of bushings.
Safety FirstE-Z Sharp’s Safety Wheel Guard allows only 10% of the grinding wheel to be exposed. Unlike other machines which dangerously expose up to 50% of the grinding wheel.
ToughE-Z Sharp Skate Sharpening Machines have been designed and manufactured to withstand the relentless punishment of pro-team use.
Easy CarryingLarge, vinyl cushion-ease handles for easy carrying.
PortabilityJust unplug the machine and take it with you. compact enough to carry in cars, vans or trucks.
Maintenance FreeE-Z Sharp Skate Sharpening Machines are maintenance free. The precision high performance motor has sealed bearings which need no oiling.
Quality ControlEach machine goes through continuous testing during assembly and a final operating test prior to delivery to the customer.
American MadeE-Z Sharp is proud of its American heritage and the quality it represents.
DurabilityE-Z Sharp Skate Sharpening Machines have been used in arenas and sporting goods store for over 50 years. Sharpening 100’s of thousands of skates with unfailing reliability.
ValueNo other skate sharpener can match the quality, durability, performance, and value of an E-Z Sharp Skate Sharpener.
ResearchE-Z Sharp’s continuing research provides it customers with the best value in professional quality skate sharpening equipment and supplies.
ReputationPerformance tested through years of service with pro teams, arenas, sporting goods stores, professional ice shows, high schools, colleges and universities has earned E-Z Sharp a reputation for outstanding service and reliability. E-Z Sharp’s reputation says it all!!
About Us – E-Z Sharp (2024)

FAQs

Is EZ Sharp still in business? ›

We are a family owned and operated business. We have been manufacturing precision skate sharpening machines and Quik Action skate clamps for over 40 years.

Who are the owners of Sharp? ›

Sharp Corporation (シャープ株式会社, Shāpu Kabushiki-gaisha) is a Japanese multinational corporation that designs and manufactures electronic products. It is headquartered in Sakai-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture. Since 2016 it has been majority owned by the Taiwan-based Foxconn Group.

Is Sharp still around? ›

Built On Innovation

It's the force that still drives us today. Now, Sharp is an expert in both business to business (B2B) and consumer innovation and continues its commitment to invest in new products and services.

Do you pull or push a knife sharpener? ›

Most pros would agree that pulling the blade edge across the whetstone produces the best results.

What is the best way to use a knife sharpener? ›

"Whetstone sharpeners give you more control over how your knife is sharpened," says Welsh. A multi-grit whetstone combined with either a honing rod or a good piece of leather to help burr and polish the edge is one of the best ways to manage your knives, adds Griggs.

Did Sharp change their name? ›

1969 to 1970

Cooperative agreement with Rockwell Corporation of the United States leads to production of extra large-scale integrated (ELSI) chips that form the core of Sharp's popular cutting-edge Microcompet calculator. The Company changes its name from Hayakawa Electric Industry Co., Ltd. to Sharp Corporation.

Where are work Sharp products made? ›

We are dedicated to creating quality product with quality components and backing them with a 3-year warranty and the best customer service in the industry. We design, engineer, and calibrate our sharpening machines all under one roof in Ashland, OR.

Where did the company Sharp get its name? ›

In 1916, Mr. Hayakawa's mechanical pencil was named the "Ever-Ready Sharp Pencil." The present name of the company and its trademark are derived from that product.

Where are sharp knife sharpeners made? ›

About Work Sharp. We make sharpening products that are fast, easy to use and work every time. That keep your cutting tools, cutting at their best. We design, engineer, and calibrate our sharpening machines all under one roof in Ashland, OR, offering a 3-year warranty and the best customer service in the industry.

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