Mobile Knife-Sharpen Pop-Up 🔪

💡 Concept

You sharpen knives on-site at farmers’ markets, food truck festivals, or residential neighborhoods. A low-investment, high-margin hands-on gig—and perfect for social proof and viral before/afters.

🧰 Micro-Capex Stack

• $250 for sharpening kit (stones, wheels, belts)
• Folding table + signage
• Safety gloves + sanitizer

⚡ 48-Hour Validation

1. Offer: “First 3 knives FREE in exchange for a review/photo” — post in a local community group
2. Book 5+ interested folks before the weekend
3. Capture testimonials and photos for future promo

📦 Service Flow

• Customer hands over knives
• You sharpen in 5–10 minutes
• You return the blade, demonstrate the edge, and upsell: “$5/knife or $20 for the full set”

🚀 Scale Plays

• Sell subscriptions: quarterly sharpening routes
• Offer “drop-off + text me” service
• Bundle a DIY sharpening kit + guide for $39

⚠️ Pitfalls to Dodge

Cheap knives chip—ask brand before starting
Always have liability signage (this is blade work)