Edge of Normal Workshop
301 W Beaufort St, Normal, IL 61761
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As a family owned and operated shop, we are constantly learning and expanding our skills. Our goal is to provide the highest quality work in everything we do.
Full time bladesmith, and shop manager, Taylor Mathews, brings half a decade of running a kitchen to daily operations. Professionally trained as a chef, he specializes in knives, both crafting original blades and sharpening customers knives. The guy that started it all. With 30+ years of picking up new skills, Bill Mathews, was the one that started the sharpening business. He crafts many of the wood products we offer, runs our laser, and is extremely well versed in Hair Shear and Clipper Blade sharpening.
What's happening nearby...
Route 66 Centennial Celebration & Drone Show
Rader Family Farms • Sep 04 @ 10AM
Celebrate Route 66 with a themed corn maze, 50+ farm activities, classic cars, live music, food trucks, shopping, and a spectacular drone show. Enjoy family fun,…
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Route 66: The Main Street of America | Documentary Screening at Normal Theater
Normal Theater • Sep 06 @ 7PM
Celebrate Route 66’s centennial with a moving documentary journey along the legendary highway. Discover unforgettable stories, quirky roadside attractions, revitalized communities, and the enduring spirit of…
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Day of Play
Uptown Circle • Sep 26 @ 10AM
Hosted by the Children’s Discovery Museum, Uptown Normal transforms into a giant playground with more than 60 community organizations and businesses providing free play activities.
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