Edge-Life & Re-Sharpen Cost Estimator

Estimate how often a steel grade needs sharpening and what it costs over five years. Harder steels cost more per service but need it less often — so the totals land closer than the sticker price suggests.

months between sharpenings
est. 5-year sharpening cost

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Indicative ranges from published edge-life patterns and typical US sharpening rates ($25–$85/service); actual results vary with hair type, technique and maintenance. Not a Mackay measurement.