I avoid the real world as much as possible, Momaw. I started sharpening Busses in 2007. Mostly for military and government types. Most were brand new. I had to start charging a little to upgrade my belts and equipment. Then local hunters started bringing their hunting knives by. Now it is how I afford the expensive knives I keep buying that I don't need. I have never advertised or really done it as a full time business, but if prices keep rising, I may have to. Lately I have been doing a few scrappers for dogs in the yard.