knife grinder; sword sharpener; polisher
A person who professionally sharpens blades or polishes items such as swords, mirrors, or knives.
My grandfather used to work as a sword sharpener, polishing swords.
The kitchen knife got dull, so I asked a knife grinder to sharpen it.
Standard spelling for a professional sharpener or polisher.
Variant spelling; less common than 研ぎ師.
Compound of 研ぎ (togi, the continuative form of 研ぐ 'to sharpen, polish') and 師 (shi, 'master, specialist').