How to Sharpen Scissors Like a Pro at Home

Discover the ultimate "How to" guide for sharpening your scissors like a pro! In this video, we'll show you step-by-step how to bring back the sharpness to your dull scissors using simple tools at home. No more struggling with blunt blades! Watch as we demonstrate the proper technique, ensuring your scissors regain their precision cutting ability. Say goodbye to frustration and hello to effortless cutting with this essential skill. Don't forget to like and subscribe to never miss a useful DIY tip again! 🔪📌🔗 #HowTo #Scissors #DIY #SharpeningScissors

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[Cool-Lake]

I’ve been sharpening knives for years having been a meat cutter. From there, everyone I knew wanted me to sharpen their knives. Inevitably, scissors were showing up. I refused an attempt to sharpen them but I always wanted to try. Because of your detailed video, I’ll be prepared for the avalanche of scissor requests from family. Thank you for putting this information together.

[Barblooms]

There is no one around who sharpens scissors any more! Thank you so much. The trick of getting the bevel with the vise is brilliant.

[wawandharmawan]

I was desperate after trying several ways to sharpen my scissors, but nothing really worked, until I found this video, and it saved my scissors. Thank you.

[KarenIbarra-eo]

Thank you for addressing the sandpaper myth! Great video, very helpful.

[PeteLewisWoodwork]

40+ years ago, I trained as an upholsterer before I trained as a joiner. We used sharp scissors on a daily basis. We sharpened them by hand as one would a chisel or plane. THEN...out came the 'serra-sharp' scissors; self sharpening scissors designed for the upholstery trade at first but probably found other outlets. They had one straight blade and one serrated blade. They worked somewhat but after extended use, still needed hand sharpening on the straight blade - they were not much good at sliding through fabrics. I now always sharpen scissors as we did back in those old days; make sure they are not slack, have an equal slight curvature on each blade so that they cut from heel to tip and have a very keen edge from heel to tip. They should sound as if they are rasping against each other as you cut - and they should cut cleanly right to the very tip.

[dannyhale]

I'm a retired paramedic. One thing I didn't skimp on was my trauma shears. I had 3 pair of German made shears. I always carried a pair of cheap bandage scissors on me, just in case a nurse asked to borrow my scissors. Nurses know that paramedics always have scissors on them. Paramedics know that nurses usually want to borrow your trauma shears to cut paper. I got tired of asking what they wanted to cut with them, and then arguing over why paper was bad for them. That's why I carried the cheap bandage scissors. Then everyone was happy.

I wasn't entirely convinced that paper would really dull them that badly, but I kind of needed them to stay sharp. You need good, sharp scissors to cut through boot leather, when necessary. If it was a biker's boots you cut off, you also needed a good place to hide. LOL!

[Oilfieldscout]

I have several antique Universal Shear Sharpeners. The handle is set up for 1X10 stones or files. I was shown how to properly use these. I keep the files clean with muratic acid. For heavy fabric I just use the file. For lighter fabric I finish with a 320 stone. For silk, polyester and chiffon I use a 600.

[bouncedancer]

Thank you for making this video, as I'm studying the easiest way to sharpen my beloved carbon steel scissors, which happily cut paper for decades before they went very dull, particularly exacerbated by my previous attempt to sharpen them.

(Having nothing to do with sharpening scissors:) Because movement re-education is my professional work as well as my personal work for my own self, I would like to warn you that your low forward-head posture is going to cause neck/shoulder issues you won't have if you keep your head more perched on top of your spine. Many blessings to you, and hold your head on high!

[ge]

I'm so glad I stumbled on your site!
I've been attempting to sharpen all of my various blades and have ruined quite a few using "This is the BEST way and product to sharpen very frustrating. I followed your method and have some very sharp scissors now.
Thank you!

[lacyanderson]

So helpful! I was considering purchasing a $90 peice of equipment to sharpen my scissors and knives and found your video. A much better option to try!

[TarynIona]

Thank you for this! I have jewelers files that I literally use for anything, including resin edge filing. Just did a quick few swipes along the edge and my scissors are back to cutting through ribbon without making a huge mess or having me come close to rage quitting! You are a lifesaver. I am also a new subscriber, because as soon as we can set up our permanent studio where we are moving to in a couple months or sooner, I am inheriting all my dad's woodworking tools. The only thing we have to buy is a good lathe, and I have a friend who is going to see about getting that for us when the time is right. ❤

[iainmcculloch]

Or you can always just get stroppy, and remove the burr that way.
When I was a kid, I once sharpened my mother's scissors with a file and an improvised strop. I told her it wasn't perfect because I didn't have good files or a decent strop.
A few weeks later, she gave me a good set of metalworking files and a leather strop. She said it was just to say thank you for sharpening the scissors, but the implied message was that sharpening scissors was now one of my tasks around the house. 🤣

[MarieAntoinetteandherlittlesis]

YouTube was made for videos like this. Thank you!

[kevk]

Glad you confirmed that sandpaper myth as I've heard that a few times over the years!

[phantomkralle]

Omg thank you so so much for this video!!!
I was so sad that I couldn't continue my projects because my scissors just wouldn't cut well or not at all anymore.
I tried the sandpaper method cause I saw it recommend so much, didn't help at all.
Today I thought I'll try looking for one more tutorial before I give in and buy new ones and came across yours!
Now my scissors are cutting like on day one again!! :D

[hotchihuahua]

A fine surface stone does a good job for me, in cleaning the rust or imperfections of each surface that face each other .
Enjoyed the tutorial on keeping these handy tools working as they should and learned something in the process ! 👍

[UnprofessionalFlip]

I return to this video often. I somehow need/want to sharpen scissors often and I come here for a reminder. Thanks for making this video!

[funkyspacecow]

Great tutorial and I loved seeing the Hand Tool Rescue adjustable wrench in action here! Always makes my day to see little crossovers between the various makers I watch

[GraemePayneMarine]

Yet another interesting sharpening video that has inspired me to try something I have not done before.

I generally use mass-market scissors, when I can find ones that are TRUE Left-handed ones. (Many that "imply" that they are left-handed, are merely normal right-handed scissors but with different, supposedly "ergonomic" handles. Unless the blades are reversed, they are still very difficult to use by those of us in their "right" minds 😅.

While growing up, all three of we boys knew that any scissors in mother's sewing room were strictly off-limits. Our sister was exempt, because in due course our mother was teaching her about sewing.

[michaelrobert]

Informative, easy to digest, to the point. A perfect how to video. Thank you sir.