About Our Precision Blade Experts

Blending shears curated for professionals, inspected for precision and dependable use.

About Shear Craftsman

We keep professionals sharp, one edge at a time. Veteran-owned and Myrtle Beach–based, Shear Craftsman delivers precision sharpening and repair for shears and clipper blades—on-site in the Grand Strand, route trips by request, and fast nationwide mail-in.

Scott & Ingra Founders of Shear Craftsman

Hi, we’re Scott and Ingra, the husband-and-wife team behind Shear Craftsman. In 2025, we relocated from the Seattle area to Myrtle Beach to start our new business, enjoy the coastal lifestyle, and make new friends along the way.

Our Story: From Seattle to the Southern Vibes

In 2025, we chose Myrtle Beach to launch Shear Craftsman, to bring the same high standard to the Grand Strand and the Eastern Carolinas, and to soak up the Southern vibes we love. Today, we combine precision workmanship with neighborly service—on-site where you work or via fast, nationwide mail-in.

For years in the Seattle area, we supported top industry professionals—salons, barbers, pet groomers, and veterinary clinics—sharpening tens of thousands of shears and clipper blades. Scott was recognized as a top-earning sharpener in the Northwest, trusted for consistent results and clear communication.

cott Lankford, Master Sharpener — Shear Craftsman.

Scott – Master Sharpener

Hi, I’m Scott, a Master Sharpener, and I partnered with my wife, Ingra, an Internationally Certified Professional Groomer, to found Shear Craftsman. In Seattle I built long-term relationships with stylists and veterinary clinics, sharpening tens of thousands of blades and shears. I studied with leading sharpeners, attended professional seminars, and refined my technique one-on-one with industry experts.

My passion is making sure every stylist, groomer, and veterinary surgeon has tools that are sharp and reliable. I’m teamwork-oriented—when I’m working with your tools, they matter to me as if they were my own. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, sports, and exploring good cuisine.

Ingra – Internationally Certified Professional Groomer

Hi, I’m Ingra, an Internationally Certified Professional Groomer and co-founder of Shear Craftsman alongside my husband, Scott. I’ve managed grooming businesses for 10+ years—owning a mobile grooming franchise (later sold) and running a home salon. That experience taught me what clients value most and helps me guide Scott on the function and use of the tools he maintains. I also curate retail products—items I’d proudly use in my own salon.

At Shear Craftsman, I keep scheduling and the back office running smoothly so Scott can focus on sharpening and client relationships. Outside the salon, I spend time with my two Airedale Terriers and Russell Terrier and love the AKC Montgomery dog show circuit each October—plus beach days and travel with Scott and my mom.

Ingra and Atlas

Our Approach & Standards

  • Professional equipment plus meticulous hand finishing

  • Shears returned cleaned and test-cut; clipper blades cleaned and test-run

  • Clear pricing and communication, with a 72-hour window for adjustments if anything feels off

  • Honest guidance—if a tool won’t benefit from sharpening, we’ll tell you

Who We Serve

• Beauty & barber pros

• Pet groomers

• Veterinary clinics

• Home users (household shears and mail-in)

Service Area

  • Myrtle Beach / Grand Strand: regular mobile service

  • Route days by request when bookings align (e.g., Wilmington, Charleston, Raleigh area)

  • Nationwide mail-in available anytime
    Some long-distance visits may require multi-salon bookings or a minimum.

Membership

Sharp Edge Club members receive 10% off full-priced goods and services and priority scheduling.

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