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DC:
I just Googled scissor sharpening and the first one that popped up was the old cut some sandpaper trick. Is this a good way to sharpen scissors? Sure doesn't seem like it to me. Also most decent scissors I've seen have a slight bend in the blade(s) to keep the blades rubbing against each other. Is there a slick way to adjust that other than the screw/rivet? I'm thinking of a situation where the blade may have gotten slightly bent from someone over stressing it. I'm trying to make a handle with the brain tan that Ed sent me and my scissors just won't cut it.(Heh,Heh, see what I did there?) Any clues about making scissors work better will be welcomed :)

Aaron H:
I have no answer to your question, but fwiw, Rotary cutters work wonderfully for cutting leather

Pappy:
Ya Brain tan is one of the toughest leathers to cut, at least cut straight, no idea on sharping scissors but I will say I have several pairs that the guys around the shop have used to cut sand paper and they won't cut nothing anymore. Miss Joanie just a couple of weeks ago bought me a nice , pretty pricey pair and they cut brain tan like butter, they are in a sheath and I plan on keeping them there and out of sight of everyone but me. They do have a slight curve in the middle when you look down on them, I think that is to keep good pressure on the front 3rd of the blade. I also have one of the rotary cutters Aaron mentioned and it work great also.
 Pappy

Pat B:
DC, one of those rotary cutters works well on thin leather. They are pretty cheap at Wal Mart.

Outbackbob48:
Pappy, Boy Scouts gonna get your scissors :o ;D ;D Bob

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