Quick Fix: How To Sharpen Scissors

After this quick tutorial, your scissors will be looking SHARP. :D
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[@sourceawry4035]

The diagrams took the mystery out of sharpening my scissors. It's kinda difficult to complete a task without really understanding what, exactly, we are going for. I've watched a dozen of these at least, and yours taught me the absolute most. Thank you, and cheers!!

[@TheSunshine1032]

In less than three minutes, you helped me restore a 30-year old pair of stainless steel scissors made for cutting fabric that I did not want to just throw away. THANK YOU!

[@EpbotVideo]

That's so wonderful to hear!

[@charley408]

Just confused as to why he would have 20 0air of dull scissors in a drawer

[@foxynannabev]

@@charley408 I’ve got a 70 year old pair of dull scissors ✂️ lol 😂 & just couldn’t bare to throw them out (they were my Grandad 👴🏻 😁) but they won’t be dull anymore 😁

[@ladywolfwolf]

​@@charley408 Things happen. I have 12 pairs of scissors in my drawer. I'm at home Depot one day. I go past the scissors, and there in front of me, is a beautiful 3 pack. I can't just leave them there. Over and over. That's why I have 12 pairs. Lol

[@EllieMae4101]

I’m going to be 63 years old in a couple of weeks. You just taught an old dog a ( valuable) new trick. Amazing ! So easy.

[@SandraAlmonteLatinaInNE]

Happy celebrations 🎉👍

[@joliabags]

I keep buying new sewing scissors on average once a year and I recently cut into a pin with the newest best pair. So, more out of frustration than anything, I searched KZbin on sharpening sewing scissors. YOU ARE THE BEST! Hands down! Thank You so much for making this video. (And by the way, I already have one of those knife sharpening rods in the knife drawer)

[@ladywolfwolf]

A steel.

[@RebeccaJustice80]

First, I would like to give you the hugest Thank you.🎉 I have been watching so many different “how to” videos on sharpening scissors, shears and knives, and for years, let me tell you, instead of sharpening them, I have destroyed more scissors than you can imagine from watching those videos… No one else has explained how it actually works and watching your video, you in a matter of minutes has led me to be able to fix every pair of scissors in my house. Thank you so much for your great descriptions, I just couldn’t thank you enough!

[@Mzd455]

Thank you so much!!!! I'm sewing for over 20 years and I never knew how to sharpen my scissors, especially when I ran into a metal pin and made a dent. You don't even need the tool. Once you explained the angles, I took a knife and used the upper surface, then rubbed two metals together. I just sharpened all of my scissors, no matter shape and size! I was about to pay for it next time when I will take my Singer machine to a repair shop! I will try it on one of the Serger machine knives, that is also in a bad shape as my scissors! The angle looks similar!

[@jasonb3907]

The diagrams you made of sharp versus dull scissors was super helpful, thank you Epbot!

[@sparrsheila]

This is the best scissor sharpening tutorial ever! Thank you

[@mollylaker]

Omg. I have tried so many things. Cutting sandpaper, using different stones, other stuff on KZbin. And this one actually worked and took about 3 seconds. Thank you so much!!!!!!’

[@samanthacable5966]

Omg!!!! This actually worked!! I've tried several other methods on the 6 pairs of scissors I own and none have gotten even close to these results!!! Thank you!!!

[@mastercrashjacks]

Wow, my scissors have been saved from the landfill and my wallet has a few extra bucks!! Thank you so very much for this very informative vid!!

[@rolanda.arriagaarchitect3566]

Hey John your method of sharpening scissors is awesome. I had these dull old crummy scissors and followed your instructions and like magic my scissors were cutting again!!! Thanks!!!!

[@TheEaglehaslanded733]

I didn't have one of those tools you have but I used a knife sharpening block and it did the job....Thanks my friend!

[@swhite3883]

Thanks for keeping it short, simple and PERFECT!

[@dianneunderwood8456]

Thank you for a great lesson in sharpening scissors. I have 2 good pair (Henckels) in a set- one larger and one smaller that I've had over 40 years. The larger pair I use for cutting out fabric for sewing and they had lost their edge toward the scissor tips. So I would end up using the smaller scissors to do that same job which meant it took longer but it worked. However I wanted to have the use of my larger pair again and you have shown me how to do it! I am happy to report my scissors are working well once again.

[@SeriousWays]

I watched three videos before this one. All of them were 10+ minutes and included specialized tools. I finally found a quick and simple explanation on how to fix my scissors with a knife sharpener. Thank you!

[@Wilma.Flintstone]

I've had a steel in my knife block for literally decades and it never occurred to me to use them on scissors! Thank you for making this video :) (And Suki is adorable!)

[@IdeasExchange1]

I have been using a steel to sharpen knives for more than 60 years. This is an idea that is so good l am embarrassed to have thought of it myself. Well done good sir and thanks!

[@newtosmartphone4488]

Thanks much. The Why and then the How made/make all the difference. I took a honing rod to them before your video to no avail. After watching the details you provide I went again to complete success. You saved stainless steel scissors from the trash can.

[@kerrydavis1714]

This video was amazing! I already had the steel in my knife kit. After watching your video, I understood the way scissors work, & was able sharpen several of my scissors in no time at all. Thank you SO much!

[@-quinn-4996]

Wow. Such a great and informative video. I love how you got strait to the point and quickly but helpfully explained how the scissors work. Honestly, the big and popular craft channels are lame, they don’t talk, they have highly annoying music and I just think you definitely deserve more. Anywho, thanks for the awesome vid. U gained a sub 😊

[@jeffwagner8397]

I don't get it. What did he do with the steel ? He said find the angles, but we never saw the angles? All I saw was a very nice guy make sense out of some drawings and then run some metal in to some other metal in a straight line. What angles were possibly in play there?

[@daver8421]

One of the best and easiest how-to vids I've ever seen/used. Very clear explanation. And it works!! Thanks!

[@ana3626]

Thank you so very much! I bought a new scissor for cutting fabric not too long ago and it was dull already, I was upset that I would probably need to buy a new one. Your video was exactly what i needed and its super sharp again! thank you again for such an awesome video

[@7nancylou]

Can’t believe how this truly works! What a game changer and so easy! Thank you!

[@balaw1980]

Great video. I use this technique all the time. One mod though... you don't have to use a sharpening steel, any steel item works. I have used a large bolt and the back of a razor. They both worked as they both straighten up the burr.

[@vipu6821]

This was amazingly and simply explained, I had used rod before but I pulled it from both sides just like knife, but this video explained it nicely that you should only do it from 1 side, no wonder my scissors didnt seem to get sharp!

[@annbenson9760]

You just saved me from buying new kitchen scissors. Now I’m running around the house looking for any scissors I can sharpen! Ty

[@johnlozauskas778]

When he brought up the 20 or so old cheap scissors, I almost spit out my coffee. I went to Amazon and purchased a sharpener. Much to my surprise, I have been able to sharpen the old, crappy, and cheap scissors that we have. THANKS!!

[@Sweet_smile121]

I have lots of dull, useless scissors in my drawer. I have brought a knife sharpening tool like you have used and can't wait to try it out. Thanks 👍

[@ArmedWaffless]

I literally used the back of a kitchen knife as a honing rode and it worked! Thank you!

[@zipperman]

This is really well explained and also good demonstrated. Out of a few videos I watched I found this one the most helpful since you showed a good technique and everything. Thank you!

[@beverlyhofer5660]

Great video! Quick, to the point, loved the diagrams, and your kitty is just too cute! Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@jashb1118]

Easiest, and most effective method i’ve seen!! Thank you so much 🙏

[@lynnebarrett-lee520]

Thank you SO much! Was all set to buy new scissors. But - d'oh - I have a steel just like yours, and this looks so simple!

[@andybazz3694]

It took me 30 seconds to sharpen my braid scissors. You just saved me £6 cheers bud 👍

[@rajseve]

Video took 2+ minutes, the execution of the acquired knowledge took 1minute to sharpen my kitchen scissors with the sharpening steel already hanging there...(earlier I had tried to hone just like knives to worsen the poor cutting of the scissors).. thanks a ton

[@susanallen4876]

Super video! Your graphic said it all. So easy, so simple. Thank you

[@EvieGeneCreates]

Fantastic tutorial! I have literally buckets full of scissors I've blunt with craft projects, Youve just saved me hundreds a year I swear! (Also amazing cat

[@alantelford712]

Thank you so much. I have no need to replace my favourite lefthanded scissors now. Tina.

[@thecatcameback3921]

Quick. Straight to the point & it WORKS!!! Thank you!

[@BearPerson]

The brief Yzma pop-in is why I love you guys.

[@guitaristed21]

Great explanation and the diagrams were extremely helpful. Thanks a bunch. I will try them out.

[@LookSharpFeelSharpBeSharp]

What?? It's actually that easy? Who knew? Big thanks! BTW, you have a great voice for videos.

[@KevinR1138]

Thank you, simple and worked like a charm. I’ve been using honing instruments for years on knives but for some strange reason I never bother using them on my scissors.

[@xurohrer3400]

Works well! My sewing life is much easier now! Thanks!

[@rickbarron9529]

Thank you so much! Sharpened six pairs of scissors in about a minute and now they cut! One thing to clarify: Th video angle you have of steel to scissor blade looks like 90º. I assume it's something closer to following the angle of interior edge, right? Anyway, that worked for me.

[@songbirde03]

If you don’t have (and don’t want to buy) a steel (like I don’t) you can just use the rough unglazed base of a ceramic mug. Ideally one with a good grippy handle. That’s how I sharpen my knives so I’m hoping it will work on my scissors as well.

[@planthing]

Nice and simple, straight to the point and there was even a cat. Excellent. Thank you.

[@earnold1896]

I was trying with the same sharpener today going back and forth and nothing. Then I tried the downward swipes from your video and yay it worked. Thanks so much.

[@chadjoyce9147]

Thanks so much for breaking it down and explaining what's going on and why we're doing what we're doing, the diagrams were SUPER helpful. Great video, thank you sir!

[@thankyouverymochi]

dude thankyou ! I was pissed with my blunt scissor, really want to throw it away. then I follow your method but using whetstone/sharpening stone. scissors work again and I can flex it to my family lmao

[@jodieforeman]

Nice KZbin. Short, clear, useful. The pics definitely helped.

[@velvetlace]

Oh my goodness...You my kind Sir have changed my life...I just tried this..Amazing and it works beautifully....Thank You!!!

[@aniayurkov9943]

This was extremely helpful! I tried this myself and it worked perfectly 👍

[@juliakul679]

this actually so cool! thank you for showing this as my fabric scissors were getting really dull and i didnt know what to do

[@leeannimmenhauser6784]

Super helpful! Thank you for the demonstration and for explaining the process!

[@zelousfoxtrot3390]

Oh hey! The really old and expensive sewing scissors I bought work like new again! Thanks!

[@patricksmooth]

Thank you, I did it in less then 3 minutes and it worked like a charm

[@kevinchiu8832]

Very simple and correct way to sharpen a pair of scissor 👍👍👍

[@heathersiroky2329]

Thank you for this! I bought a cheap pair of embroidery scissors on amazon (There were oil slick colored and have kitty instead of bird, i couldn't resist!!) And they only cut if you put the thread further down the blade, not right at the tip where I want to snip. I'm going to try this to see if it fixes them!!

[@balaw1980]

Great video. Great technique. I am surprised to see all these other complex methods when yours is so simple and so effective. I use your method all the time now. Thanks for the great video.

[@mil7212]

Thanks for the fast explanation!

[@caroljahnke8263]

Thanks again Epbot, that did it, now I want to tell everyone.

[@EpbotVideo]

Yay! Glad it helped!

[@lightfoot413]

Lately I was wondering how to deal with my dull scissors..Thanks a million...

[@irenebrown645]

A joy to do, Thank you, I will never have a dull pair of scissors again.

[@philipatoz]

Worked like a BOSS!!! Thanks! Even worked great on scissors I trim my beard with.

[@bijumoansurendran3981]

Even I after watching many videos found this to be an awesome one... 👏👏

[@arttwa1913]

Thanks! You saved me $$ from another set of scissors.

[@minihuman4911]

Thank you so much for explaining how it actually works, thank you!

[@mastinomama8939]

Thank you for the tips. And for showing us the cat! Beautiful. Do you think this would work on manual sheep shears, too?

[@turbosdolphin]

Thank you! Your explanation was so easy to follow 👏😀

[@risa4916]

Thanks for this, I'll be sharpening my great grandmother's fabric scissors!

[@jeffwagner8397]

I wish I understood it. I get the diagrams - sort of - but all I saw with the file/honing instrument was just running it down the scissors however it went. I'm not a visual spacial guy - so actual camera angles showing this demonstration in more detail may have been the missing ingredient. My scissors started dull and they are still dull so no harm no foul. I'm going to try to find something a bit more comprehensive but I'm glad some people really got a good takeaway

[@Notlikemostsweds]

I love you line. This are now all awesome scissors 😁. Thank you for brilliant tips..

[@porgeous88]

I asked my Dad to sharpen some scissors (garage full of tools, was a carpenter) somehow he's managed to destroy them. tightened to the point of finger pain when trying to use them and more blunt than when he started. 3 times he attempted it, no idea what he was doing in his man cave other than eating chocolate biscuits with nooone looking. I will attempt to resurrect them all with your simple method. thank you 👴🤞

[@ryan63rd]

Yup 👍 that works! Took longer to find the knife steel than to sharpen the scissors ✂️ now I can make some more 😷

[@adem9g]

Best video for sharpening your scissors, really did mine as new👊 thx

[@bobbarbarin4201]

Very good illustration and demonstration, Just would like to add the pivot should be snug. Scissors can be sharp but if they are not snug at the pivot, they still won’t cut.

[@LyonhartZ2]

I would like to add that you should also clean them with either WD-40 or alcohol or acetone. You would be amazed how much the residue from cutting tape and other sealants dull scissors's edge

[@jloz66]

Great video. Easily the simplest method. I checked on Amazon and they have the thing but in 10" instead of 12" for $1 dollar less. I am not putting a link since you can just click on the 10" on. For me, I'll hang it somewhere but the extra 2" saved in a small living space helps. THANKS!

[@Nceb]

Used the knife sharperener rod on my dull scissors, and it worked! Thought about tossing them out, and how useless they were, but now I can save my money instead of buying new pairs of scissors.

[@TSD0416]

Good Grief. I didn't know I could sharpen scissors at home. I thought it takes special tools to sharpen them. Now I gotta go find that thingamajig you call Steel. I remember my mom gave me that thing many years ago, which I tossed in one of the kitchen drawers and basically forgot I own one. Thank you for this quick but very useful video tutorial. definitely thumbs up for me.

[@tomhenderson2430]

Wow! Thanks 10 drags of a steel. Who knew? I just fixed a pair I had already thrown away, but not dumped out yet and they were about $20 new.

[@EpbotVideo]

Excellent!! That's a great feeling, right?

[@Solskensbarn]

This is awesome, I need to borrow a steel (or buy one) and sharpen my scissors! I always thought it would be hard. But it looks easy enough. Thank you!

[@veredictum4503]

Quick and to-the-point without waffle - thanks! Question - flat file? or the 'steel' you used?

[@pcshuman]

Thanks so much buddy... At last, i can sharpen my scissors 😀. I have this knife sharpener for 12 years but never got a thot of trying on that 😂

[@k.w.1459]

i always keep my fabric scissors for only fabric and paper scissors for paper (paper seems to dull the blades more dramatically). Additionally, some hardware stores provide this service in-store, some free some for nominal charge.

[@joyevans8454]

thank you so much...I'm going to sharpen my scissors right now. Thanks for showing your cat...I'm a fan of cats

[@alfonsoo7568]

Dude this was spot on!

[@rawaboy6775]

Thanks for the simple method. And love the cat!

[@imperialphoenix]

....Well I have a random knife steel... and dull scissors. I know what I'm doing today.

[@Zaptosis]

lol same

[@Panya.V]

FYI/PSA: a steel doesn't sharpen blades, it hones them -- as you said, bending the damaged metal back into the correct position. Sharpening involves removing the metal down past the damaged portions. Honing can be done at home [and should technically be done before a blade is used, every single time]; sharpening is dangerous and should only be done by professionals [about once per year]. 😀 If a honing steel isn't available, you can also use the scissors to cut through sandpaper and/or aluminum foil.

[@sfowler1017]

Came here to say exactly this. A honing steel doesn't sharpen.

[@EpbotVideo]

john here. Hone may have been a better word but practically, you're making them sharp again. I made a much longer video explaining how a steel works but Jen thought it wasn't necessary to get the point across. As to sandpaper and aluminum foil, neither has ever worked for me since the sandpaper seems to remove the metal from the cutting edge and foil seems to bend the metal further away from the cutting edge. If you've made it work, though, cool beans. Thanks for the clarification and have a lovely night. :)

[@ferndog1461]

Thank you for sharing insight.

[@whitechris720]

Someone finally said it!

[@thedoapodcastwithjeffward3195]

I tried using my expensive Chef's Choice kitchen knife sharpeners which didn't do a thing. But per your technique, my Wusthoff diamond knife sharpener had those scissor cutting again in no time!

[@maribeltalamantes3166]

I'm a baker and I saw your T-shirt and I love it. I want to know where you got it.

[@luciibeauty]

Thanks! I have one of those tools at home and just sharpened my fabrics scissors 😊

[@justingagnier2871]

Worked like a charm. Thanks for the video!

[@ttc2chan]

Excellent job, done within 3 minutes🎉🎉🎉

[@Eyefartconfetti]

The end was adorable ( meow)💞

[@diggindawn6833]

I sharpen all of my scissors by cutting Reynolds Heavy Duty aluminum foil. Best way I've ever found to sharpen scissors and it's really fast too!!

[@annettecada4905]

just found this, worked great!!