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    Old 11-07-2013, 05:21 PM
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    I use a piece of aluminum foil that has been folded so it is about 4 layers thick. When my scissors give me a bad time, I just cut the foil. Just make sure you do full cuts. It sharpens my scissors just fine and I don't have another gizmo laying around.
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    Old 11-07-2013, 05:26 PM
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    I'm going to get the Fiskars sharpener tomorrow at Joanns. Looks like it has very good reviews. I don't think I will use it for my fabric scissors though, just all the other scissors we have around the house for various purposes. I don't want to pay to have them sharpened. Will pay when necessary for my fabric scissors, though. Thanks for the recommendation.
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    Old 11-07-2013, 05:32 PM
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    I have a gingher knife edge-r. It is a stone with directions and I just give them to my DH and he sharpens them for me. It works just fine. It say on the package it is from W- Germany
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    Old 11-07-2013, 05:53 PM
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    http://www2.fiskars.com/Sewing-Quilt...r#.UnuAuDYo63s. This tool is great I got mine at Hancock Fabrics. They go on sale from time to time. It is a good investment.
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    Old 11-08-2013, 04:08 AM
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    would it work on Giegher snips?
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    Old 11-08-2013, 04:28 AM
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    The Fiskars' sharpener did a pair of scissors that must be over 70 years old. They are an old pair of sewing scissors that my mother gave me for crafts. She had them for years.

    Never tried it on the Ginghers. I have a pair and don't use them. The holes in the handle are too big, the scissors wind up slipping up my fingers and I don't care for it. They have been sitting in the drawer ever since Fiskars came out with the scissors that squeeze. I have long, skinny fingers and they are doublejointed. I'll probably toss them out.
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    Old 11-08-2013, 04:31 AM
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    I have heard of the aluminum foil and often wondered if it worked. Thanks.
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    Old 11-08-2013, 04:38 AM
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    I have a pair of Fiskars Razor Scissors. They have gray handles and say Razor on the blades
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    Old 11-08-2013, 06:48 AM
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    Originally Posted by cherylmae
    Does anyone know how to sharpen scissors at home? I have some very vintage scissors that I would love to be able to use, plus a pair of small applique scissors. Any ideas or do I need to take them in somewhere to have sharpened. Thanks in advance! Cheryl
    These are wonderful, works great, just follow instructions.
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    Old 11-08-2013, 11:03 AM
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    I had one of these I took it to where I worked and sharpened every pair of scissors in the place, it worked good for general use scissors too. ( I couldn't stand it anymore- not one pair of scissors were usable!)
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