I have a good pair of Gingher sewing shears that have begun to squeak. Can I oil them? They have begun to dull a bit also.

Overall, is it better to have scissors re-sharpened than to buy a new pair? Any thoughts on which basic fabric cutting shears are the best?

How much should I expect to pay to get a pair of shears sharpened? I have Gingher brand cutting shears, embroidery scissors, and applique scissors.

Appreciate any advice!

Doesn't Gingher have a sharpening program for their scissors? Kai does, I had them sharpen mine a couple of months ago, I enclosed a check for $7 for return shipping. I dropped a pair and bent the tip, they replaced it at no charge. <3

From the Ghinger website: https://www.gingher.us/Gingher_Maintenance.html

They also have directions for sharpening the scissors at home on this same webpage.

Karen KB has the best handles....Clover Bordeaux scissors are wonderful, cut like butter....not sure if they would fit your hands, but you could try. I have Kai, KKB, Bordeaux, & gingher. I found most of my Gingher scissors are heavier and fatigue my hands the longer I use them.

Buckley scissors are wonderful and I have them in all sizes - the handles fit my hands - but they don't handle some of the really heavy things I have to cut. for that I use the spring loaded Fiskars. I have some Kai, but they are a bit tight. I have a pair of curved tip scissors that I got at a show years ago that have the biggest holes for my hands - I use them to snip the threads that seem to live on everything I peace.