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How Much Do Knife Sharpeners Make?
Real income numbers from a working sharpener. No guesses, no ranges pulled from job boards — actual earnings by experience level from Michael's own business.
By Michael Kempf · Austin, TX · ~10 min watch
Earnings by experience level
Beginner (first 3 months)
$50-80/hr
$150-250/day
Intermediate (3-12 months)
$80-100/hr
$250-400/day
Experienced (1+ year)
$100+/hr
$400-700+/day
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