Scissor and shear sharpening, at your door
Household and kitchen scissors, straight and curved shears, and the heavy-duty shears and clipper blades used on horses. A pair that folds paper or fabric instead of cutting it, or pinches hair instead of slicing it, can usually be brought back.
Scissors aren’t just two small knives
A pair of scissors cuts because two edges meet under the right pressure along their whole length. A sharp edge doesn’t help if the pivot is loose or the blades have drifted apart, so David sharpens the edges and then sets the hinge so they shear cleanly from the pivot to the tip.
Horse shears and clipper blades
Ranch and grooming tools are a speciality. Horse shears deal with grit, dander and oil that ruin ordinary scissors, so their pivot and “set” are adjusted for heavy-duty cutting. Clipper blades that drag or pull hair usually aren’t just dull: the comb and cutter no longer sit flush. “Taking down” the blade resurfaces both so they cut cleanly again and run cooler. David explains it in More than a sharp edge.
How it works
- Send a photoText a photo to (760) 525-8914 if you’re not sure a pair can be saved. Most can.
- Book a visit or find a stopDavid comes to your home, ranch or business, or bring them to a weekly stop.
- Sharpened and adjusted on the spotEdges, points and hinge, then a test cut.
How long it takes
Most pairs are finished during the same visit, while you wait.
Questions
Can old or rusty scissors be saved?
Often, yes, including heirloom shears. Text a photo and David will tell you honestly whether it’s worth it.
Do you sharpen horse clipper blades?
Yes. Horse clipper blades and horse shears are a regular part of the ranch work around Escondido.
Can you sharpen pinking shears or special scissors?
Text a photo first. David will tell you before you book whether he can do them.
More answers on the FAQ page.
Get your scissor sharp again
Text a photo for a quote, or book a visit and David will confirm within 24 hours.