Have your chisel, planer, or scissors sharpened by the knife sharpener.

In the past, the scissor grinder (knife sharpener) would ring his bell, and everyone would rush out to have their knives sharpened. Nowadays, the profession is almost extinct. Knife smith Wander Vanhoucke has brought this ancient craft back to life. With his vintage racing bike converted into a mobile knife sharpening workshop, he will be at the repair shop so everyone can work again with sharp tools.

Wander Vanhoucke started sharpening knives when he was fourteen after struggling to cut through a tomato while cooking. Now, at twenty-two, he forges knives for (star) chefs across Europe. With great attention to detail, he tailors the type of steel, wood, shape, and balance exactly to the customer’s needs. Last winter, Wander went viral with his mobile knife sharpening service, sharpening knives at people’s homes to combat throwaway culture.

Practical information

• The languages spoken are Dutch and English
• Bring your own plane, chisel, scissors, or other tools