Are Your Kitchen Shears Still Sharp After 8 Years of Use?

[amyry]

I know they are "self-sharpening" but do they eventually go dull? I have a host who has had a pair for 8 years and she feels they are dull-any ideas on how to get them sharp again or should I sell her the new black ones?

 

[speedychef]

Sell her the new ones. 8 years is plenty of use that she got out of her $15, she should be able to part with another $15...

 

[gilliandanielle]

I have heard of cutting aluminum foil with scissors in general to sharpen them, but I am not sure it would work.

 

[Ginger428]

I have heard of cutting aluminum foil with scissors in general to sharpen them, but I am not sure it would work.

I cross sell The can opener & shears with EVERY demo. Maybe by me cutting through the lid from the can, thats how mine stay sharp.....

 

[raebates]

Cut through sandpaper. It's a great way to sharpen your shears.

 

[gilliandanielle]

I cross sell The can opener & shears with EVERY demo. Maybe by me cutting through the lid from the can, thats how mine stay sharp.....

What can do you open if there aren't any canned ingredients in your demo? I would love to show the can opener and shears, but rarely used canned stuff.

 

[jenniferknapp]

What can do you open if there aren't any canned ingredients in your demo? I would love to show the can opener and shears, but rarely used canned stuff.

Someone else (Sorry, not sure of your name) mentioned to keep cans that you open at home or shows...and demo by opening the bottom of the can!

 

[DebbieJ]

You might also want to check that the rivet that holds the shears together is nice and tight. If it's too loose, they won't self sharpen properly.

 

[Ginger428]

What can do you open if there aren't any canned ingredients in your demo? I would love to show the can opener and shears, but rarely used canned stuff.

I get these real little cans of black olives & they go on sale alot, like 5 for a 1.00. There is always someone that likes olives...

 

[gilliandanielle]

Oh, that's a good idea!! I never thought about olives just for snacking...

 

[smarteez2]

I will definately have to try that can idea!! That sounds so neat!! Do you think our new kitchen sheers can do that as well?

 

[gilliandanielle]

I only have the new shears and when I tried it it worked fine

 

[Ginger428]

Oh, that's a good idea!! I never thought about olives just for snacking...

Also what I do, is when its time to hand out the folders & pens, I get really cheap pens from Staples that are TOTALLY sealed!!! Since I know I have their attention, cuz they are waiting for the pens....I just cut away with my Shears....

 

[Miss Cori]

The scissors cut through the can . I never knew that. Dang it I wouldve bought a pair of scissors . I cant stop adding to my wish list.

 

[amya]

I agree that 8 years is long enough to keep a pair of scissors. Go ahead and spend the $15 again. If she really likes the design of the old ones, make sure she orders before the 28th.