I"m looking for a good supplier that can provide cardboard knife sleeves.
Having different sizes for various sized blades.
Ultimately, the sleeves would have space to write client info and maybe a stamp with my business info.
I found some, in various widths, that were 18" in length and you could cut them to size.
Also, how do you professional sharpeners transport your clients knives?
I'm thinking the cardboard sleeves and a small, flat box would work well.
Organized and safe from damaging the edges.
Any input?
Any other knife transport tips?
Thanks in advance.
Quote from: ROC on August 27, 2020, 11:49:46 PM
I"m looking for a good supplier that can provide cardboard knife sleeves.
Having different sizes for various sized blades.
Ultimately, the sleeves would have space to write client info and maybe a stamp with my business info.
...
I'll answer the sleeves part...
http://www.knifesleeves.com/products.html
(Where I got mine)
https://usaknifemaker.com/shop-categories/sheaths/sleeves-guards-tips.html
https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Cardboard-Knife-Sharpening-Sheaths-P1140.aspx
... are the ones I know of.
Curtis' second link is where I got mine, the 18" variety pack. I think they would serve your needs well.
https://usaknifemaker.com/knife-sleeves-18-length-variety-pack-1-1-4-1-75-and-2-5-sleeves.html (https://usaknifemaker.com/knife-sleeves-18-length-variety-pack-1-1-4-1-75-and-2-5-sleeves.html)
Rick
Wow - I'm happy to see this thread! I looked around locally (in the UK) and couldn't find any so spoke to a cardboard supplier that I know... Minimum order would have been 2500 units! These options will be great for me, even when adding in charges for overseas shipping/duty...
A separate but related issue here in the UK is that all couriers seem to list knives as banned items for shipping... So if they find them in their network they will be confiscated. But there are several sharpeners here offering postal service, and it's also possible to buy knives online and have them delivered... So I'm not sure if that means couriers just turn a blind eye, or whether there are exceptions for professional services. But it's one of those things that if I ask about it that might trigger a policy review and game over for all. So for now I just deal with sharpening for local customers.
Thanks gentlemen.
I've made an order of the 18" variety pack suggested above.
Any opinions on small, flat cardboard boxes to put each separate clients knives in?
Ideally, I'd imagine a 1x6x12 would work.
Not having much luck finding that size, or similar.
Hi ROC, Each of my accounts has a 16 x 10 box that I buy at
local Walmart. ( sorry ) When I switch out the account, the old knives go directly
into the box and everything is bleach soaked and cleaned before being sharpened.
After sharpening, I disinfect again with a wipe and they go back into the sleeve. The sleeves only
see clean, sharp knives and protect during transport.