Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
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Step 1
Hold the beveled edge of one blade against a sharpening stone, which you can find at most large hardware stores.
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Step 2
Match the angle as closely as possible and slide the blade forward diagonally along the stone, moving from the end toward the screw (point to pivot).
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Step 3
Repeat with the other blade, again matching the angle.
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Step 4
Open and close the scissors a few times to knock off any burrs that might be left.
Comments
sharpeningtech said
on 4/21/2008 sharpeningtech.com Said, it is a mahine that you need in order to remove the dull edge, this is a flat hone for a high en scissors that barbers use or if the shear is for other use such is to cut fabric, vinyl ts you can use a TAS,
so with out this equipment you are not doing the right thing, besides you can go to a fabric store and get them sharpen for 3 to 5 dollars,
www.sharpeningtech.com go to this web site and see how it is done.
thanks
joeblob said
on 11/22/2007 The Tinfoil solution to sharpening scissors
i must say does work very well.
But whether or not its a good thing for the scissors
in the long run ~well who knows?
Time will tell i suppose
Stitchingcow said
on 9/1/2007 For fabric scissors try and remember to wipe the blades of your scissors after cutting with them. Often fabric fibres (particularly synthetic fibres)stick to the blades and this can cause the scissors to become stiff and difficult to use.
linda1948 said
on 8/14/2007 You can also take a screwdriver and act like your trying to cut it,use the spot just below the handle on the medal piece, works like magic, we use it to sharpen our upholstry scissors.
sallynicholas said
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