I used my favourite smaller scissors to pry out my bobbin after it jammed in the bobbin case & thought I had bent the tip because they would no longer cut to the point. Not a good decision. I thought they were good for the trash but took them to Joann's to have them sharpened just in case they could be brought back to original condition. Cost me $6. & they are as good as new. Take them to get sharpened.