As a general rule woodturning tools do not come sharpened--factory sharp is not sufficiently sharp for good work!    

As a turner YOU need to learn how to profile and put a sharp edge on your tools.  However, due to many requests Alan will sharpen your tool (and often refine the shape and corners as needed)  an ready to put to wood.  This would also serve as a good model to follow in the future.

Note:  Alan's Uber Skews come sharpened, honed and ready to put on wood--so this sharpening service is not necessary for those tools.