How do you sharpen scissors?

[wvdavidr]

Hello all,

I have been trying to sharpen scissors without much success. I have tried the Spyderco Sharpmaker but the results aren't great. A pullthrough gadget from Smith's didn't work. Cutting sandpaper didn't work.

Thanks,
David

 

[kamkazmoto]

You just run a stone along the blades following the original angle.

 

[Cougar Allen]

The sharpening mavens hang out in the Toolshed.

 

[Cougar Allen]

It helps if you can separate the blades but it's not essential. The important thing is to realize scissors don't have a sharp edge because they don't cut; they shear. So preserve the angles that are there and just clean up the wear and nicks.

 

[mauiblue]

EdgePro Pro Kit has a scissors sharpening option. But I don't know if you want to spend $500 for a Professional sharpening kit. For me it was worth it and now I am able to sharpen all my EDC knives and my wife's scissors (fabric and paper scissors) with ease and confidence.