Membership
EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Unlimited sharpening, profiling, and cross-grinding — all for a flat annual rate. Whether you're a single competitive player or a full hockey household, there's a plan built for you. Memberships do not include any shipping charges that incur for out-of-towners.
2026-2027
10
Elite
spots left
3
Family
spots left
Due to the immense value these memberships offer, only a limited number are released each year. Secure yours before the season roster fills.
Elite Member
or $39 / mo
For the serious player getting the most out of his/her steel.
- Unlimited sharpening for a single player (up to 3 sets of blades)
- Four (4) FREE profiles (20% off each additional)
- Free machined Honing
- Free cross-grinding as needed
Family Plan
or $45 / mo
Designed for hockey households.
- Unlimited sharpening for up to 3 family members (up to 9 sets of steel)
- 20% Off Profiling (Save $10/set)
- Free machined Honing
- Free cross-grinding as needed
- One dashboard — all players tracked together
*Memberships do not include any shipping charges incurred by those servicing their steel by mail.
Choose your tier — Basic (Free), Elite, or Family — during registration on BladeBase.
Real Members
NUMBERS DON'T LIE.
See what a full year of Tough Cut membership actually looks like on the bottom line. These are real families and real savings.
Member Savings Case Study
Tyler — Age 13
Elite Membership
1 Season (2025–2026) · Member pricing applied
Tyler is a 13 year old playing A1 hockey. He averages three ice touches a week (excluding games), and runs 3 sets of steel. Check out his savings — he's dialed in!
Sharpenings / Season
35
$16 standard → $0 member
$560 saved / yr
Profilings / Year
6
$50 standard → $0 member
$300 saved / yr
Cross-Grindings / YR
5
$3 standard → $0 member
$15 saved / yr
Total Savings Over 1 Season
$476
Before Team Campaign discounts, marketplace savings, and taxes.
*Memberships reflect 2025-2026 pricing and benefits.
Member Savings Case Study
The Browns — Ages 13 & 15
Family Membership
1 Season (2025–2026) · Member pricing applied
The Brown family has two bantam-aged kids playing travel hockey in Nashville. Each has two practices a week, 45+ games per season, and occasional lesson ice and stick time. Each kid has two sets of blades.
Sharpenings / Season
31
$16 standard → $0 member
$496 saved / yr
Cross-Grindings / YR
16
$3 standard → $0 member
$48 saved / yr
Profilings / Year
5
$50 standard → $40 member
$50 saved / yr
Total Savings Over 1 Season
$395
Before Team Campaign discounts, marketplace savings, and taxes.
*Memberships reflect 2025-2026 pricing and benefits.
Not Ready to Join?
NO MEMBERSHIP? NO PROBLEM.
Every Tough Cut sharpening uses the same pro-grade equipment and craftsmanship regardless of Membership status. Plus, even Basic (Free Tier) members receive full access to the BladeBase app (incuding the BladeTracker and Marketplace functions)!
Elite [S4] Sharpening + Conicity Honing
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.
Elite [EP3] Profiling
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.
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