Sentence examples for be kept sharp from inspiring English sources

From the start, the civilization that it depicts is seldom less than creepy; you find yourself asking what savagery has been left behind in order to arrive at such an idyll, and even whether it could — just could — be in the interests of the idyllic that the claws of intimidation be kept sharp.

With disposable razors selling for $6 a dozen, why would anyone spend $200 for an old-fashioned straight razor one that has to be kept sharp by means of a $120 leather strop?

The steel head must have the proper temper and be kept sharp.

Carving tools and knives should be kept sharp to avoid forcing them through the wood (and into your hand).

The point of the pencil on the pair of compasses needs to be kept sharp in order to minimize errors from marks that are too wide.

The surgeon's saw was kept sharp and clean.

Garden tools will work more efficiently and last longer if they are kept sharp, cleaned and stored properly.

Drills, saws, reamers, milling cutters, broaches, and the great spectrum of knives are kept sharp by abrasives.

A typical day starts around 10 a.m. with a strenuous workout to ensure that technique is kept sharp.

In this way the interface is kept sharp but the mass is not conserved.

Use tools that are intended for flowers and plants and make sure they're kept sharp.