I tried it on the 60mm blade that wouldn't cut at all and now it does. I found that you just have to keep at it. When the foil is in small pieces just keep piling it up until your blade is sharp. I think it's worth it.

I would never try it on Ginghers. The company will sharpen them. Of course you do have to send it to them, but for the cost of the ginghers, it just might be worth it.

Maybe I didn't roll it across the foil enough. I'll try it again. Like it was said "What do we have to loose??

I tried it. The blade I tried it with - well it was not really a fair trial - but it WORKED. The dull blade is NOT a new blade, but it is much better than it was when I started.

I look at it this way - I was ready to permanently retire the blade, I was able to "rescue" it for more cutting. That is a winner in my book.

Thanks for sharing this.

I have done this with older scissors but not with any of my good ones. It does help for awhile. I never throw my blades away because I know if I do someone will invent a really cheap way to sharpen them. I'll get one out and try this.

How neat.. thanks for sharing...


Another point to think about:
how much did it cost you for the foil and your time... versus 2.49 2pk replacement blades?

I've never heard of it before but could see how it works. I sharpen my scissors with sandpaper; all you have to do is cut thru it a few times and your scissors are shap; thank goodness you can get sandpaper and now cheap foil at the $store.

Thanks:)

i think this is a great idea...nothing to lose but a piece of foil....and everything to gain. No I would do this with my very best scissors, however, would be great for my 'paper scissors' and such....I feel the principle is sound

Excellent link, thanks so much for sharing. Will deffinately give this a try.