Have blades sharpened or screw adjusted professionally at regular intervals. Don'ts Use scissors, designed for cutting fabric on anything other than fabric. Use scissors designed for cutting hair on anything other than hair. Use these types of scissors on paper or cardboard. Scissors are the cutting instruments which have two identical bows or finger rings in the handle.
Shears have one bow which is larger than the other one.
Scissors are usually 6 inches or less in length. Shears are usually at least 6 inches or longer in overall length. For even more information, click here . To get your knives as sharp as possible, use a stone or stones of medium and fine grit. Always use a good honing oil.