DIY Scissor Sharpening

[@Myrmecia]

Patrick, Your discussion of scissors geometry is right for cheap scissors. But high-end shears (most without plastic handles) have a slight concave shape to both blades, so you can see light between the blades when the scissors are closed. Another feature of the high-end shears is that each blade is hollow ground - so the "flat" side is not actually flat. Sharpening of these scissors will - I assume - require a longitudinal rocking motion in the sharpening stroke and burr removal will be totally different from what you showed us here.

[@MorninTripper]

Appreciate the video. My old eyes (and scissors) aren't as sharp as they used to be so would have been nice to have had some close up shots of the drawings and to show how you are placing the edge on the stone but otherwise well done with excellent detailed verbal instructions. Especially liked the timeline you added to your comments below the video... nice, useful touch.

[@gobahgaber6909]

this is very helpful, glad i dont need to keep using some dull scissors

[@MTknives]

Thanks!

[@deniahernandez8876]

Thank you!💝

[@joshuarachaelrichards9037]

Hey Patrick very helpful video. You mentioned not going higher than 8,000 grit but what grit range do you use for your diamond stones for cheap and for more expensive scissors?

[@MTknives]

Grit rating is deceptive, there are 4 or more different scales. If I was sharpening cheap scissors I wouldn't worry too much about the stone I was using. On expensive scissors I would use my nicer waterstones. I would start with a course diamond stone if it needed alot of work. Hope this helps

[@pmchamlee]

Much obliged.

[@gooseguy11]

Mine are mostly throw away, I should look for higher quality.

[@MTknives]

Depends on what you are doing I guess, we have some nice sewing scissors. If it is a tool you use all the time then I suggest investing in good quality. :)