TOUGH CUT PRESENTS
ELITEblade maintenance
Precision skate sharpening and performance profiling based in Nashville, TN., serving skaters nationwide. A platform built for players who refuse to leave any advantage left untouched.
Pro-Level Service at a Fair Price
WHAT WE DO
A proper sharpening makes all the difference in your confidence and your play. With nearly two decades of experience, we're committed to the craft. But because the game and gear are evolving rapidly, we've paired our craftsmanship with leading technology so you can get the exact same pro-level sharpening and profiling as the guys (and gals!) in the show, all at a competitive price. Don't leave your steel at the mercy of a teenager at the rink pro shop or an automated hobby box.
Superior Sharpening
We've raised the standard. Every sharpening is performed on the battle-tested Elite s4 using diamond coated steel wheels then inspected for imperfections and honed by hand. As a final step, we utilize the EdgeHone from Conicity to enhance glide and ensure the safest sharpening possible, free from even the most stubborn burrs.
Pro Blade Profiling
The eP3 profiler is an absolute workshorse. It uses CNC-machined templates to apply the widest variety of profiles availible on the market. It features a top-mount loading system that establishes a true, neutral starting position every time that delivers unparalleled results.
DON'T SETTLE. BE CONSISTENT.
READY TO BOOK?
Schedule a drop off, book a shop visit, or arrange mail-in service! We're obsessed with making the process easy.
unlimited sharpening? Free profiling? Whoa.
See if a paid membership is right for you — have a look at real member case studies!
The Tough Cut Ecosystem
WHAT IS
BLADEBASE?
BladeBase is our proprietary operational hub, a portal that enables you to track the usage of your skate blades and directly book sharpenings and profiling services from a convenient web app. Members (paid and non-paid) can track their blade usage, maintenance history, and savings! Furthermore, BladeBase is a gateway to discounted services and steel via dynamic-pricing campaigns geared towards teams. It's also a gateway to The Bench —a dedicated community Marketplace for members to buy, sell, and trade used skates and steel.
BladeTracker
Manage your steel by logging your ice touches. You'll receive warnings when you're in need of a sharpening, and you'll be able to book service directly from the tracker. For players running multiple blade sets, this is key to effective gear management! Remove the guess work and stay prepared.
Track hollow, profile, steel brand, and ice hours per session.
The Bench
A dedicated marketplace for members to buy, sell, and trade used skates and steel. Community driven and curated by a Coach you can trust.
List and browse used skates and steel. Verified listings have Coach Bo's seal of approval.
New Steel
Access new and used premium steel directly through the BladeBase portal via The Bench, Team Campaigns, and Flash Sales. Sourced from our pro-equipment partners, we offer the best in after-market blades.
Doing all we can to make quality steel accessible. Back-up steel is the best insurance policy.
Profile Projector
GET DIALED IN.
Which Performance Profile best suits your game? Use our Profile Projector tool to build your ultimate profile. Show us what you value as a skater in terms of acceleration, agility, speed, and stability, and we'll make a suggestion based on your input.
The calculation is thoughtfully data driven, though it's best used as a preliminary tool. We highly encourage you to submit a proper profile assessment w/ video, and we've made that easy with BladeBase.
We also suggest you visit Edges 101 to better understand profiling and what we offer.
LOAD BALANCE
Calibrate to exactly 25
Turn the dials to allocate points across each zone. The squares fill as you reallocate.
Explosive first steps and quick starts off the line.
Tight turns and rapid direction changes.
Top-end glide and sustained straight-line speed.
Balance, power, and sure footing in battles and stops.
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