Sharpening Is More Than Just Making A Shear Sharp
You purchased your shears for a reason. You liked the way they felt, the way they cut, and the way they performed in your hand. When I sharpen them, my goal isn't simply to make them sharp - it is to preserve or restore that geometry, remove as little material as possible and get them back to cutting the way they were intended when you chose them.
Your Shears Tell Me What They Need
Before I begin sharpening, I look at how your shears are cutting, how they close, the condition of the edge and the overall geometry. I am looking for anything that might be affecting the way they perform before I ever touch the edge.
Not every shear needs the same thing. Some simply need a fresh edge, while others may need the convex geometry restored, the ride line corrected, the tension adjusted, or damage repaired. My job is to recognize the difference and only do what your shear actually needs
The Sharpening Process
1. Assess
Every Shear starts with an assessment. I look at how it cuts, how it closes, the set, the condition of the edge, and the overall geometry before I begin.
3. Work the Ride Line
Every shear gets attention to the ride line. This is an essential part of keeping the blades moving smoothly and helping your shears cut like butter.
5. Reassemble & Set Tension
I carefully reasswmble your shears and set the tension for smooth, effortless cutting.
2. Preserve or Restore Geometry
I preserve the original geometry whevnever possible, restoring it when necessary while removing as little material as possible.
4. Refine and Polish
I refine and polish the edge to a beautiful mirror polish before the shear is reassembled.
6. Test the Cut
The final step is testing your shears to make sure they cut cleanly, smoothly, and feel right in the hand.