Instructions / Assembly
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Sharpening with DMT
®
Sharpeners
Scissor Sharpening
Sharpening scissors is easy. When sharpening a pair of scissors, it is helpful to understand that the bevel
angle is much steeper than the average knife. The bevel angle is approximately 75º to 80º.
Level the Bevel
Hold the handle of the scissor blade you are about to sharpen in order to maintain control of the
blade.
Hold the handle of the scissor in your left hand
Rest the tip of the back edge of the scissors on the edge of a table at a comfortable height.
Working directly underneath a bright light, angle the handle of the scissor clockwise (10º to 15º) until
the bevel reflects the overhead light back to you brightly.
Rotate back and forth slightly until you have the angle that results in the brightest reflection; at this
point the bevel is level (parallel) to the tabletop.
Hold the Diafold
®
sharpener in your right hand parallel to the tabletop and stroke into and across the
scissor bevel from the hinge joint to the tip of the scissor blade (Using the magic marker trick will
ensure you have sharpened the entire bevel surface).
Usually 5 to 6 strokes will refresh a dulled edge and you may find it useful to progress from the
coarse to fine grits especially for scissors intended for fine work.
Rotate the scissors clockwise 180º and grasping the other handle, repeat the process for the other
scissor blade.