Clark's Precision Sharpening LLC

01/10/2024

I recently received a recall notice on my sharpening van, and today was finally my inspection day. They said my driveshaft coupling is cracked up pretty badly.. they explained driving it can cause my steering and brakes to go out so it could be fatal to myself or others on the road. Since i sharpen with explosive materials, the mobile services are temporarily down until the shop gets the parts and does the repairs.

Am i being overly cautious? No. If this could put myself or other innocent drivers/pedestrians at risk, no amount of money is worth that risk to me.

Will i still attend my scheduled shows? Yes! I can set up for my Dixie National events in my back up van or my horse trailer that i used for dixie national 2023.

MAIL-IN and DROP OFF are still welcome and encouraged, but keep in mind, 26Jan-11Feb will be out of town at the Dixie National.

I see 2024 has come out of the gate swinging on me, but I have gained too much momentum to be stopped now! I have to remind myself to take a breath and know, God has this!

Thanks for your continued support.

12/16/2023

Gus excited to show Classy Cow this morning. Enjoying this warmer Florida morning

12/14/2023

National Wreaths Across America day is this Saturday! Wreaths will be placed at the graves of our fallen service men and women. You can volunteer to help via the link below, or simply take a wreath to your fallen service member!

National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 16, and will take place at more than 4,200 participating locations across the country.

12/06/2023

Today was the first time i got to tell a livestock client that i tested their clippers on a cow hide i had cleaned and tanned myself.. and basically i have felt pretty unstoppable since that moment. Lol!

11/28/2023

I need to know, who in Starkville/ tupelo needs sharpening. Trying to plan a visit! (Share if others may be interested.)

11/13/2023

Talk about STRESS!! 2 Mississippi groomers entering the competition ring at Groom'd! That registration process was nerve-racking since there was a 5 minute delay! Haha. Thanks to the All for Groomers team & Anneli Åbyholm Burke for keeping my nerves in check while also registering yourselves!! Haha yall are great! Amber Bradley and Hunter Love i am sooo excited and ready to be yalls assistant!

*googles "what makes a great assistant"*

Lol

10/26/2023

Yes. I am indeed 100% feral. My cow hide from the local butcher is completely defleshed and salted. Cant wait to see the finished product.. still a lot left to do.
Thank goodness chris is such an excellent knife sharpener. could not have done this without extremely sharp knives!

10/06/2023

If you are at the MS State Fair, come say hey! I am set up beside lacyea with Supreme Show Supply between barns 6 and 7. Also, it is supposed to get cool this weekend so if you forgot to pack a sleeve, she has quality hoodies ranging $35 and up! =)

Just want to also let everyone know, i came with what i thought was a large stock of clippers, but i am now down to 1 wahl kmx (runs corded or cordless. A new top-pick livestock clipper), 1 andis 5 speed corded, 1 cordless heiniger saphir, and 1 lister star.

I started with 5 each of major clippers, but pre-show sales and opening day sales have sold out a lot of stock quickly!

I still have a good stock of sharpened lightly used blades at $15 each. Sizes available: 10, 7, 5.

Bring me your blades and your broken stuff =)

Also, if you want a free Bible, we have those too!

Pic of my son enjoying the fair while i work lol

09/30/2023

Loved this voice message/testimonial in the All for Groomers group chat so much, i had to share it! Lol thanks for your awesome praise, Markie James Ncg!!!

"FYI Jessica is a goddess among women.. and men.. and the ground below her feet, beneath her feet should sprout rose buds.. and petals. And the songbirds should be singing her praises."

Back story: she was convinced her opals were toast, but after her telling me what they were doing, i was able to ship her everything she needed to fix them. Simply a new hinge. =)

Since the spring on these can be difficult to set, i find creative ways to set it and safely pack it so it is easier to install properly. So. Easter egg hinge prize!

If you see her busting out some awesome competition grooms in New England, and shes using an opal.. just know.. that hinge is brand new from Clark's Precision Sharpening LLC .. another clipper saved from the garbage can! Lol

09/29/2023

If you have something you are planning to ship to Clark's Precision Sharpening LLC, CONTACT ME FIRST. October 4-15 we will be on-site at the MS State Fair. I will be able to send out online orders and receive mailed sharpening orders at the fairgrounds, but i will want a heads up first. Just Contact me if you need shipping address and instructions! If you have already shipped your tools and sharpening, do not fret! I will likely receive them before leaving home. I will also have someone hired to drive up any stray orders 3 times during my 11 day stay.
Also keep the questions on tools, salons, and business development rolling in! Responses may be delayed at the fair but i will respond. I genuinely enjoy these messages!

09/24/2023

Sharing this here with a little additional information and a little insight.

This is a free community event with no vendor fees, which means if you are a budding business, you can try the waters of booth sales without any expense (aside from your merch and travel). This is beneficial for first timers because at your first vendor event you ALWAYS learn how things could have been set up better, how payments could have gone more smoothly, and how interactions with attendees could have been more impactful on sales or recognition. For anyone wanting to pursue vendor events, but not quite sure (or a little nervous), i highly recommend starting here.

The event is hosted by our church, Memorial Baptist Church, and many of our members are business owners who are happy to help others with encouraging words and guidance. I will be a vendor at state fair during the october trade day, but in november i am setting up. I will be happy to assist any first timers learning the ropes.

Established vendors are also welcome to come, but just know this may not meet your attendance requirements right now. Your attendance, however, could impact growth for the event if you are advertising for your customers to attend!

Are you a local business but have nothing to provide at vendor events? Bring your best smile, a firm handshake, and some business cards. Local engagement can leave a lasting impact and help grow your business. You may find other businesses you can collaborate with to grow together.

Are you just someone with a lot of stuff you want to sell or donate? Bring it out! You may be a blessing to someone in need!

I genuinely want to see each and every person succeed in their endeavors, so join us for our monthly trade day. Make friends. Fellowship. Learn. Succeed. Help others learn how to succeed. There is room at the top for all of us, so lets climb together!

Event is usually 7-12.

Reach out if you would like to set up or need more details.

Not a vendor? Come attend and see what local business owners in your area have to offer! Supporting small businesses means you are helping to put a meal on someone's table. You may be a bigger blessing than you know.

Share this small event. Let's see what we can grow.

09/09/2023

First morning at the livestock show!! Check out my nice apron i confiscated from my last sharpening training with Dennis Brooks in Illinois!! Also if you are at HERSHEY be sure to go visit Cody Thweatt at booth 35!! I cannot match his deals so if u see somethimg u want on a special you better get it from him before it is gone!! I love yalls loyalty, but i would be no one without the other GSH sharpeners mentoring and building me up daily!

Celtic K9's Amanda Madtes is another great friend who has helped me more than she probably will ever know! Im obsessed with all of her work, especially the new corset-backed smocks so go get yours right now!

Tommy Stockstill with All for Groomers is awesome too.. my business is still in it's growth phase and he still accepted me as a distributor to help get quality tools into the beautiful state of Mississippi!

Jessica Morgan Bechtel is the creator of our GSH brush covers. Since their release, we became fast friends. No we did not match our hair on purpose but i think its pretty cool! Go get the spoo-ky merch from her.. get me the purple spoo-ky hoody! Medium! Thanks! Lol

See my previous post for all booth numbers! Now, time to sharpen some cattle blades!

09/04/2023

Happy Labor Day yall!
I want to suggest avoiding negatively criticizing any people or any businesses today (or ever!). Instead, use that energy to think of 3 friends or aquaintances who you admire and drop them a compliment. Think of a few small businesses/eateries you love and leave a positive review!

The world is full of negativity and being broke is becoming a new normal for more working class folks than ever before. Today is a day to celebrate the working, so spread some positivity and let someone know you appreciate them.

Have a great day yall!

09/02/2023

Today we did a sharpening event at Brackman's Stepping Stone Rock & Garden Center, LLC. There were so many kind people and great conversations. Thank you to everyone who came and supported Clark's Precision Sharpening LLC.

09/02/2023

08/31/2023

I am trying to get better at utilizing this as a place to let folks know what sharpening locations are upcoming! Here is what i have on my calendar.

Sept 2nd: brackmans rock and garden center in hattiesburg. Come smell the flowers and bring dull stuff to me! =)

Sept. 7th: ms gulfcoast. Current stops are in gulfport and ocean springs. I can add more!

Sept 8-10: purvis kickoff to greatness open beef show. We will be staying on site!

Sept 14th-15th: Jackson and Vicksburg. Space is limited but there are openings.

October 5-15: state fair in Jackson! I was told there will be 2 sharpeners there which kinda is upsetting because we pay so much to be there, but i am praying for a good turn out! If we are not busy, i will still be on site with petey-dog as a safe place for the kids to come and report on 4H showing! (Yall these kids are becoming like an extension to my family! Haha)

Nov 18-19 Farm Bureau Show at the Jackson State fairgrounds.

Still waiting to hear about attending the youth expo since some 4h friends had asked! I will update when i have an answer there.

We still have openings for our mobile route in september, so text me to set up a date! 601.818.7044.

Also you can always mail in or drop off orders, they are always ready for pick up/ship out the following morning.

Thanks for all the support!

(Pictured below is used sharpened blades available @ $15 each)

08/29/2023

In case you didnt see, hand savers are officially in stock and i love them! Such an improvement for combing. Buy yours today! Once you slide it over your comb, you will love it.

We are here to offer quality tools, info, and services. We welcome questions, and are always happy to share troubleshooting/DIY maintenance repair tips to help out the community.

08/27/2023

It is the season for livestock! Kids getting into 4h.. folks pulling out their tools to get livestock ready for fairs.. and i absolutely love it! The Jackpot Junkies show was a blast. I enjoyed seeing all of the kids, our ever growing group of loyal customers, and all of the blades getting restored for new ventures for kids joining 4H. My son just turned 5 and the cutest 5 yr old and 6 yr old explained EVERYTHING i need to know about getting him started in peewee and how to work a goat! Lol. I feel like my sharpening van has become a hang out spot for kids. it is awesome hearing them all tell me how they have done on their events and their daily routines with their livestock. My little dog, petey loves hanging out with them too.

Check out these blades that were dug up for 4h adventures. It is satisfying getting old rusted stuff back in working order for these kids! Pic on arrival, after wire wheel, and sharpened & bagged at completion.

Next shows: Purvis sept 8-10 & state fair oct 5-15

Hope to see you there!

08/27/2023

Yesterday we sharpened knives for a steak food truck, and we said we would just trade for food at some point. (Im all about local businesses working together!) Today he brought us 2 ribeyes cooked to perfection.. like when i say perfect. They were a true medium, extremely tender, and perfect cuts. So if you see this food truck, just know, the food is 10/10!

Also, If you have culinary tools needing sharpening, let me know! =)

08/24/2023

Just wanted to remind everyone we are also sharpening at Asa Lee's upcoming event too! =) like i said, lots of upcoming places to catch us around the beautiful state of Mississippi!

08/23/2023

Yesterday I got to chronicle something beautiful through simple rushed photos at the end of training. Willis is a doodle that was owner-surrendered after massive neglect and horrible care. Imagine your typical matted doodle. He was 100 times worse, but his new owner is a groomer who has been maintaining him much better in the past months. I was astonished Willis was so neglected because he is the most well-behaved doodle I have ever seen (and I have a good handful of favorite doodles).
Nicole is a woman with 3 young children, recently widowed, who has always been the homemaker while her military husband handled finances and bills.
Both amazing souls have endured mistreatment, abandonment, and hardship greater than most of us will ever be able to feasibly comprehend. But here in this photo they both look so happy. These are pictures of new beginnings. These are pictures of restored hope. These are pictures of victory. These are pictures of the transition from victim to survivor. These are pictures of long, overdue self-worth and self-empowerment.

Willis is living his best life these days with Kim Dove, owner of Poodoodles Grooming Salon. Nicole is my grooming trainee, and this is her first full groom. Be on the lookout for her new salon, Peachy Paws, opening soon.

(There are a million more words i could say, but im so overwhelmed by emotions. I love the grooming industry so i didnt feel worthy to train when nicole initially reached out..she was a stranger and said she felt led to me to help her.. im proud of where we are and how safely she handles every dog. Im proud of how she advocates for every dog, including the difficult ones and makes them as comfortable as possible without forcing grooms on them. Im proud of how she thinks about stuff i tell her in training and will ask about it a week later after shes thought of all of her questions. Im also proud to have her as a friend.. im excited to see her salon grow and already lining up continuation training and seminars to help her out as she grows and surpasses my skill level. Yes, i sharpen now, but my heart will always be in dog grooming as well.)

Kim Dove i was not planning to train any aspiring groomers, and i am forever thankful for you allowing us to share salon space on short notice. I love that we have been able to team up and help others in the area. I want our dog groomers in the area to have each other as friends and an internal support network, and you ALWAYS help me with that! I love seeing all that you do for local shelters and your local community, so please never think your kindness goes unseen.

08/14/2023

In case yall thought i only carry dog grooming tools.. hit me up for barber/cosmetology tools too =)

08/09/2023

Tomorrow we leave on vacation for Gus' 5th birthday! =) Sharpening will resume Monday!

08/07/2023

If you are going to All American, be SURE to stop by the most awesome booths first!! Dennis Brooks of Sharp Edges will be at booth 310! He carries kenchii, joyzee, GSH, and other top brands. He also will be sharpening!
Also see Tommy Stockstill of All for Groomers at booth 407! Great guy with great innovative tools to optimize safety and comfort for pets and groomsrs alike.

10/10 my top booth picks =) yall have fun. If you will have a booth, comment with details!

08/01/2023

First shipment of All For Groomers Trach savers & hand savers arriving this week!! Anyone who listens to me speak knows i harp on THREE main things:

1. Animal welfare and safety!!!
Yes, i am that annoying person who lets you know if it is too hot or if i see a potential incident waiting to happen.. if dogs are not having their safest experience, i let you know what can improve even if you dont ask. It is my self-proclaimed duty! The trach-saver is a great safety for pups with compromised tracheas and breathing complications, and i cannot WAIT to see them implemented in the salons i serve!

2. Self-Preservation!!!!!
I wish i had taken better care of my hands and back.. when the hand saver FIRST debuted, i thought "this truly would have saved my hands!!! I must get these in my store!!" Also for all of us who have caught wiggly dogs at the edges of the table, the groomers wall is a sure way to eliminate those back-jarring rescues!

3. Tool maintenance!!
Seriously yall. Get on a scheduled routine for sharpening and letting me fix the damage from not oiling your blades! Haha. That way i can show you my awesome All For Groomers merch!!

Expect to see these items in my shop and on my website starting this week when shipment arrives! Want to pre-order? Message me or comment below and i can get your invoice prepared!

Jhoanna Franklin your order is first on my list! =)

07/24/2023

So yes.. my client may have paid me for pro salon consultation.. buuuut i can also put on my painting clothes and help her paint those walls too. If you roll with me, im going to help you be your best self. If it is beyond my ability, im finding someone in my network to help us both!

Happy Monday yall!

07/22/2023

We are here at Memorial Baptist Church hosting our back to school event! We have hair dressers. We have health specialists. We have school shots/vaccinations. And we have school supplies. We even have new shoes. All free for the people. We have all put in a lot of hours to provide this for our community so please come out and enjoy. All are welcome!

07/14/2023

Over 25% of Clark's Precision Sharpening LLC 's online web orders since opening have been THIS MONTH! Let's keep this awesome growth on the rise! Thanks for the support =)

Clark's Precision Sharpening offers quality grooming tools, state-of-the-art sharpening services, speedy repairs, and more! *Authorized GSH retailer*

07/04/2023

I was supposed to tell someone when the new nail grinders came in.. i cannot remember who it was to save my life! Lol so, at long last, they have arrived!

I am so super excited that these are in stock finally! These are a great nail grinder that will stand up to the test of time! GSH LED nail Grinder Voltage- 7.4 volts Power Source -Li-ion Battery RPM-5000-25000r/min Included ★1 x Medium Diamond Dremel Bit ★1 x screw mandrel ★1 x HSS Drill Bit ....

06/30/2023

ANNOUNCEMENT TIME:
We are now sharpening circular saw blades!
12 teeth or less : $15
Less than 80 teeth: $.40 a tooth
80 teeth or more: $.35 a tooth

ALSO, we are having a MASSIVE CLEARANCE on our site!! Most blades are $5 or more off our regular low prices!! We also have some clippers marked even lower than usual! Definitely worth checking out!

FINALLY, we have more finance options now! Previously we only offered Paypal pay in 4, but we now accept affirm as well! =)

WANT TO CATCH ME IN PERSON? Shoot me a text and we can schedule a time and place to meet! We will also be attending Jackpot Junkies in Laurel, MS 26-27 August! And shipping to us is always an option.

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