No matter the knife, the blade will eventually dull. And for many pursuits – cooking, fishing, styling hair, sewing, gardening, woodworking – a sharp knife, pair of scissors or tool is essential, and safer. For those in the greater Long Beach Island area who would like to turn to a professional to extend the life of a knife, look no farther than Harvey Cedars, home of Shore Sharpening.

Cricket McGehee, a scenic artist who travels to Philadelphia, Pa., regularly for her work, sharpens out of her…