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How One Professional Sharpener is Changing the Game with Blade Guard Knife Covers — A Cleaner, Safer, Smarter Way to Handle Knives

How One Professional Sharpener is Changing the Game with Blade Guard Knife Covers — A Cleaner, Safer, Smarter Way to Handle Knives

đŸ”Ș The Backstory: How American Edge and FLI Products Joined Forces

When professional knife sharpener Matt Rowell of American Edge Sharpening was looking for ways to improve the return process for his clients, he had one goal: protect the edge. Like many in the sharpening industry, Matt faced the challenge of returning razor-sharp knives to customers safely, sustainably, and professionally.

During his research into edge protection and packaging alternatives, he discovered Blade Guard Knife Protectors from FLI Products—and a lightbulb went off.

"Not only did Blade Guard solve the safety issue," Matt said, "but it also helped me drastically reduce waste and provide a better customer experience. It’s durable, reusable, and looks professional every time.”

đŸ› ïž Who is Matt Rowell?

Matt is a member of the Guild of Professional Sharpeners—a respected community of craftspeople who maintain the highest standards in the sharpening industry (See the Guild here). His sharpening business, American Edge, serves chefs, restaurants, outdoor enthusiasts, and home cooks with an unmatched focus on precision and professionalism.

For Matt, it wasn’t just about sharpening knives. It was about sending them back protected, clean, and secure. That’s when Blade Guard became an essential part of his service.

♻ Reducing Waste, Elevating the Customer Experience

Before Blade Guard, Matt and many others used disposable edge sleeves or bubble wrap. The process was time-consuming, wasteful, and didn’t align with the eco-conscious values many of his customers hold.

Now?

  • No more single-use plastic.

  • No more damaged edges in transit.

  • No more guesswork about which blade belongs to which sheath.

Each Blade Guard slips on snugly and stays put, allowing sharpened knives to be transported with confidence. Customers now receive their knives back in better-than-store-bought condition, with reusable blade protection they can keep using again and again. See more about Mat's sharpening services here. 

🧑🍳 Trusted by Home Cooks, Chefs, Boaters, Campers & RVers

Whether you’re organizing your galley on a boat, cooking at the campsite, or running a busy kitchen, Blade Guard makes storage and transportation safe and worry-free.

Key benefits:

  • Fits most standard kitchen and chef’s knives

  • Available in 4 sizes and a variety of colors

  • Reusable and dishwasher safe

  • Made in the USA

  • Affordable (under $10 per guard)

▶ See Blade Guard in Action

Watch our full demo and hear from real users in this short video:
👉 Blade Guard YouTube Video

💡 Are You a Sharpener or Retailer? Let's Talk.

If you’re a professional sharpener, retailer, or chef looking for smarter ways to protect your blades, we’d love to connect.

FLI Products offers a robust wholesale program and proudly manufactures Blade Guard right here in the USA. Our products are used by sharpening experts like Matt Rowell—and they’re trusted by customers across America and beyond.

Start protecting your edges like a pro:
👉 Shop Blade Guard Knife Covers

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