Work Sharp Employee Directory
ManufacturingOregon, United States11-50 Employees
Work Sharp is a manufacturing company based in Ashland, Oregon, founded in 1973 as a family-owned business. It designs and engineers consumer sharpening tools, including brands such as Work Sharp and Drill Doctor, to support users in maintaining sharp edges across a range of tools. The organization emphasizes a values-driven culture—Honesty and Integrity, Love & Respect, Own Your Experience, Continuous Improvement, Simplify, and Enjoy What We Do—that underpins its stability and long-tenured workforce. In 2026, the company introduced updated RMX models and Madrone variants at Blade Show and released a limited-edition RMX knife to commemorate a milestone. As a small- to mid-sized producer in the consumer tools sector, it operates from Ashland and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace for many years.