Originally Posted by
tropit
Yes! That's exactly why that rumor persists and it's for a good reason. SHHHH...don't tell your family members it's just a myth. Let them believe and live in fear if they ever mess with your scissors.
~C
Also, early paper was made of less refined wood pulp, so bits of grit were not uncommon, so back then you would not want your "good" scissors used instead of the home "shears" that were used on sheep, horses, skins, etc.