What Is the Proper Way to Sharpen Scissors?

Sharpen your dull scissors to make cutting a breeze.

The proper way to sharpen scissors is with a scissors sharpener. You can purchase a sharpener at almost any hardware store. Sharpening your scissors will allow you to complete cutting projects with greater ease. It will also save you money. There is no need to dispose of dull scissors when scissors sharpeners are so readily available.

Things You'll Need

• Scissors sharpener

Instructions

1. Insert the blade. Firmly grip the scissors by the eye ring, making sure that the blades are spread apart. Insert the cutting edge of blade that is closest to the joint area into the V slot of your scissors sharpener.

2. Pull the blade through the V slot. Carefully pull the scissors toward you, running the cutting edge through the V slot of the sharpener from the joint area to the point.

3. Repeat. Continue repeating this motion with both blades until the scissors reach optimum sharpness.

Tips & Warnings

• You can even find pocket sized scissors sharpeners to take with you anywhere.

• Always buy high quality scissors that are worth sharpening.

• Do not rush.

References

• Knifecenter.com: Scissors Info
• Homehardware.ca: Sharpener, Knife + Scissors