How to Sharpen Scissors – CRATEX

During time and with constant use, all scissors will ultimately dull and lose the sharp edges they once had when you first purchased them.

If you are having problems cutting with blunt scissors, you might consider going out and getting another pair, since they’re relatively inexpensive.

Still, there are several ways you can sharpen the scissors at home that only require a few tools and a little bit of knowledge.

Stone Sharpening

Sharpening scissors on the stone isn’t the same like when you sharpen the knives. Scissors are different since they have two blades.

Step #1

Buy sharpening stones at the hardware store. It has 2 sides: a rougher side and a fine side. Lay a towel underneath the sharpening stone and lubricate it using a honing oil or either water. Take off the bolt that holding the scissors blades together.

Step #2

Place the inner side of the one blade on the stone facing down. Sharp angle among the cutting and the inner edge.

The place where the two edges face is the area needs to be sharp to cut successfully. Hold the handle of the blade, and smoothly drag the blade over the stone, moving the blade's edge against the stone.

Step #3

Keep the blade’s handle and lean the blade ahead yourself while the cutting-edge lay on the stone. Position the blade horizontal, slowly drag it over a stone in your direction, holding that chamfered edge flat versus stone.

Fit the angle and keep on moving the blade progressively. Rerun this process until the blade is sharpened.

Test the scissors by cutting material such as paper or fabric.

How to Sharpen Scissors with a Dremel

Sharpening scissors with a Dremel is one of the best methods to have a sharp blade quickly. You need a rotary tool and attachments that fit Dremel.

Step #1

Separate scissors by disconnecting a screw found in the middle of scissors. Put one of the blades into the vice and turn outside. One blade side should be tilted downward positioning in the sharp edge as at the same time, the other side won’t be tilted.

Step #2

Put the wheel into a rotary tool and begin. Control the device against the top of the blade at a 10° angle. Carry on rough along the scissors’ length at that angle as far as the entire edge is sharp. Remove the scissor blade from the vise and mount them.

How to Sharpen Scissors with a File

The file is an excellent substitute for sharpening stone.

Step #1

Choose a 10 inches file length. Take off the bolt that connects the blades.

Step #2

Keep the file in one hand - the scissors in the other hand and drag across the inner blade, from the base of the blade until reach the tip. Repeat it 5-10 times.

Scissors Sharpening with Aluminum Foil

You need a piece of aluminum foil for this successful scissors sharpening technique.

Step #1

Use a piece of aluminum foil - 10-15 inches long and fold it in lengthways several times to get a tick foil.

Step #2

Cut aluminum foil ribbons with the scissors until you cut the whole of the thick aluminum ribbon. Begin cutting at the scissors’ base and move it to the top to get the wanted result.

Sharpening the Scissors Using Glass Jar

The great news is that you can use any glass jar for scissors sharpening.

Step #1

Spread the shears as much as you can, and place the blades around the jar sides.