I guess I'm lucky, it's usually just my MegaPro screwdriver that I have to guard in my studio. DH is pretty good about my scissors. He asks which ones he can use.
K, so if I'm reading this right, in many cases, I should be able to sharpen the scissors and take care of any issues, unless the blade is nicked.
Cactus Stitchin, is there any chance your hubby nicked the blade by cutting near or through a staple or something? Paper seems like it should give before metal does...
Candace, I've been eyeballing that stone too, especially because it deals with the knife edge scissors too. I think I will order it on my next order from my supplier.
Jan in VA, It's reasonable to send scissors to them if you're in the US. For me it's $30, which is more than I paid for the scissors (got them on clearance from the supplier for $16). If I had a more expensive pair, it might be different.
Thanks for the info though. They're actually not dull, and I haven't cut paper with them. I have 3 pair of scissors that came with machines that I thought could use sharpening because I don't know their histories.
Auntie V, adjustment bolt?
Carrie in PA, if I ever see one, I'll keep you in mind. I tried to find a pic of one on Google, but no luck, do you have a photo?
Rodney, thanks! I will ask around. I know there used to be shops in the malls called "House of Knifes" - their spelling, not mine! But I wonder sometimes if my scissors are worth the craftsmen, rather than the minimum wage teens I see in most shops these days.
notmorecraft - Actually, that brings up another question - what about the tissue paper in patterns? Should I have a second set for those? When I pin the pattern to the fabric, invariably I cut the tissue paper too, surely that shouldn't dull the blades...? I've also found that "girly colored" things also don't get touched. My next set of scissors (and screwdriver!) will likely be pink or purple!
