Need to sharpen those carving knives before Thanksgiving?  The Coventry Public Library is thrilled to bring B'Ladies back for a second year! B'Ladies is a local family business from South Kingstown that sharpens knives and blades - and they'll be here just in time for the holidays!

10-minute time slots will be available for free sharpening on Monday, November 17th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  Book your appointment to bring in up to 3 different blades to be sharpened, at no charge, for:

• Small knives: ~ 4"-5" blade length
• Medium knives: ~ 6"-7" blade length
• Large knives: ~8" + blade length
• Crafting or kitchen scissors
• Pinking shears
• Pocket knives

Registration is required and registration will open on Monday, October 27th at 9 a.m.  On or after October 27th at 9 a.m., please email Jessica at JCoppa@coventrylibrary.org or call 822-9104 to register for one 10-minute slot between 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Monday, November 17th.

Limit of 1 appointment per household. Free program at the Coventry Public Library.  Book your free appointment for a 10 minute slot on Monday, November 17th to have up to 3 blades sharpened.  

You must place blades in a bag when coming into the building.

What’s the best way to transport or carry my knives to the B’Ladies?
It’s always best to play it safe when handling knives, whether they are sharp or dull. If you don’t have a proper tote or knife roll, simply lay out a towel or an apron and place your knives on the open towel and slowly roll them into a bundle with the towel acting as the sheath.  Place them in a bag to carry them into the library.

B’Ladies will supply you with blade covers for each knife sharpening and these are yours to keep and re-use for safe transport.

Who are B'Ladies?

Meet Todd Blair and his entrepreneurial daughters… the ladies, if you will. With a background that includes several years working directly for Giorgio DeLuca behind the cheese counter at Dean & Deluca in SoHo, and two decades as a sales and marketing executive, Todd was inspired by his daughters’ expressed interest in starting a business. Todd saw an opportunity to teach his daughters a unique craft, and involve them in the fundamental elements of a small hobby business. In 2018 – B’Ladies was born. Since then, the girls have grown along with the customer base and Isabel and Abby can be found managing the day-to-day aspects and sharpening at our seasonal farmers’ market appearances.

Read the article about Todd, Isabel & Abby in So Rhode Island at: https://sorhodeisland.com/stories/a-cut-above,32936?

B/Ladies knife sharpening at the Coventry Public Library, October 2024.