Tunsafun Boxers Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hi Guys, I was reading the handy hints in a mag some time ago. cant remember which one unfortunately, but it said to sharpen scissors to cut aluminium foil with them repeatedly until you get the desired sharpness. Has anyone ever tried this? also, i have diamond etched or is it edged scissors. do you think it would work? Jenna PS. was gunna give it a go but didn't want to waste all my foil if it didn't work lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsfevr Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 Our scissors go to the professionals who dont just sharpen but ensure the aligned properly & the tension is right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOE Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 scissor them on a sauce bottle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunsafun Boxers Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 my mum is the same with hers, but she's a professional groomer, so i can understand that. i just have two pairs that are pretty blunt and was wondering if it would work. Jenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weisnjac Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I was watching Queer Eye the other day and they said to cut sand paper a few times to sharpen them. Not sure how harsh it would be on grooming sissors though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tunsafun Boxers Posted May 2, 2007 Author Share Posted May 2, 2007 maybe i'll give it a go lol ive got foil, and sandpaper. might try it on the old wrecked ones first and see what happens lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flycow Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 (edited) do you have a ceramic bowl with a good bottom that is not glazed? Turn it upside down drip water under the tap and sharpen each blade pulling them towards you (with blade tip pointing outwards away from you)then turn to the other side and do the same, you must do it pretty quick. Do one side of each blade then turn it around to the other side. This is a traditional way. If you watch Jamie Oliver or some other chefs with their knife sharpener, it's made of ceramic. TIP: the scissors must be wet/oiled for this to work. Edited May 2, 2007 by flycow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 interesting... i have a blunt pair that im not to worried about the outcome of. i might give some of these a go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I read that foil thing too and tried it on a pair of household scissors- didn't do much. :D Gawd my scissors cost me so much I couldn't do the sandpaper thing. They're like my babies.. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 I'd be interested to hear of any results from the sandpaper and foil. I have many pairs of blunt scissors lying around and have no idea how to sharpen them apart from trying to use that rod thingy... and all I seem to do is make them more blnt when I use it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akitaowner Posted May 2, 2007 Share Posted May 2, 2007 the foil should work :D its also good for papercutters (any crafty people ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miranda Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 If these scissors are for grooming get them sharpened professionally. I would never mess around trying to sharpen my scissors at home, they're expensive scissors and I wouldn't want to ruin them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashka1 Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 What brand of scissors do you all use and what is the avaerage price you pay? Also same question on thining scissors. I need new ones but not sure what to get?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack@sandysmum Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I sharpen my scissors on the neck of a brown glass beer bottle. I open them up and make a cutting motion all the way to the end - it worked great and my fringe was neat for once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EISHUND Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) How do they sharpen by rubbing them on foil? ;) eta- OMG, I'm so embarrassed. It said cut the foil, not rub it on the scissors! :p eta2- it's been a long day.. Edited May 3, 2007 by Luv my White Shepherd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shmoo Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 i have a few different scissors. i have Wahl (x1) and Jaguars (x2) ones that cost a $50, $90 and $120. they suck. i use them for preping dogs. i have Jaguar thinning shears that cost me about $60 and they are good. my two favourites are ones i got off ebay. one doesnt have a brand name on it but i got it from overseas for $40 or so including postage. my second pair is "Angel" and i got those for under $50 i think. my boss has some really expensive scissors ($200+) and i really dont find them much different to my cheap scissors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 I have Roseline straight shears and I loooooove them. They cost over a hundred. I recently bought Wahl thinning scissors and they are either blunt or crap...haven't sent them off yet to find out!! Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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