Blade grinding systems and methods

A system comprising:

• a blade assembly comprising a plurality of tufting blades received within a blade block, wherein the blade assembly has a first axis, a second axis that is parallel to the first axis, and a third axis that is perpendicular to each of the first and second axes, wherein each tufting blade of the plurality of tufting blades has a length that extends along the first axis, a width that extends along the second axis, and a thickness that extends along the third axis, wherein the plurality of tufting blades are spaced from each other along the third axis, wherein the blade assembly comprises at least one fastener that is configured to retain the plurality of tufting blades in respective fixed positions relative to the blade block;
• a fixture that is configured to hold the blade assembly;
• and
• a grinder that is configured to grind the tufting blades of the blade assembly held within the fixture.