11-27-2017, 05:33 PM
We have had much discussion about polished vs. toothy edges for knives. What about scissors?
Whereas knives have one edge, usually with two bevels, scissors have two edges. Should each edge be sharpened the same way? Should the edge which supports the material being cut have a toothy edge to help prevent the cut material from slipping? What about the other edge? Should both edges receive the same amount of polish?
I have read that there is an advantage in using two grinding wheels when sharpening scissors. I have also read that often only the coarser wheel or belt is used.
I have seen machines which sharpen scissors with small diameter grinding wheels, large wheels and flat grinds.
Thoughts?
Ken
Whereas knives have one edge, usually with two bevels, scissors have two edges. Should each edge be sharpened the same way? Should the edge which supports the material being cut have a toothy edge to help prevent the cut material from slipping? What about the other edge? Should both edges receive the same amount of polish?
I have read that there is an advantage in using two grinding wheels when sharpening scissors. I have also read that often only the coarser wheel or belt is used.
I have seen machines which sharpen scissors with small diameter grinding wheels, large wheels and flat grinds.
Thoughts?
Ken