ON THE EDGE KNIFE SHARPENING was formed in 2008, when Patti Small decided to focus more on what makes her happy in life – working with her hands. She specializes in hand sharpening kitchen knives (serrated and straight edge, as well as Japanese knives). She also hand sharpen scissors, including dog grooming shears, utility scissors , garden tools, hunting knives, other pet grooming tools – sheep shears and other edges. She no longer does saws, axes or pocket knives.

Her tools include a whet stone, ceramics and different types of polishing stones. Visit her at Allandale Farm, 259 Allandale Road in Brookline on Tuesday, December 15 at 2 pm, and get your garden implements ready for next spring. For directions and more information visit www.allandalefarm.com.