Stuck Kitchen Shears: What Can I Do?

[kcjodih]

Does anyone know what I can do to 'unstick' my kitchen shears? They are the older white ones that slide into the case. I've had them forever I think and they were AWESOME until a couple of days ago. Now they stick I tried washing them and then drying but they're still sticking. I started my wrapping and it was a long, slow, tedious process with these so I had to dig out an old metal pair of my deceased Grandma's.

I miss my kitchen shears! Am I doomed?

 

[Melissa78]

Mine just did that (old white ones) but I don't use mine for paper products. Ironically, I use them for pruning my shrubs. I used a can of Pam spray and VOILA - worked fabulous. (WD40 would be the same) If you let it dry it may not affect your paper.

 

[pcsharon1]

I cut aluminum foil with mine and that helps. But I like the idea of spraying with Pam.

 

[kcjodih]

Thanks ladies! I'll try the Pam and foil

 

[pampchefrhondab]

I use canolla oil - works great.

 

[ShellBeach]

Thanks! I will try that on my newer model black scissors. They have been sticking ever since I got them, even though they look a lot like the old white ones.

 

[NooraK]

I use canolla oil - works great.

I've done that with my black ones (current style). I drip a few drops into the point where the blades are joined.

 

[BethCooks4U]

Would any oil work or does it have to be canola?

 

[NooraK]

Would any oil work or does it have to be canola?

I think I used plain old vegetable oil, so I'm sure any oil would work.

 

[chefmickey1]

I've used olive oil on my old white ones.

 

[pampered1224]

OK so the oil works but how do you keep it working and if you are not using it on food, how does it not get all over whatever you are cutting? and how does the foil thing help? I know, I am just stupid when it comes to those things.

 

[raebates]

It keeps it oiled for a long time. We use our shears all the time and I oil them once every couple of years. I've found that a single drop of oil spreads out enough that it doesn't get all over things. Though, it is probably a good idea to make a couple of practice cuts right after oiling.

 

[krystallaws]

Cut some wax paper with them. This also works well for hole punches. The aluminum foil is for sharpening.

 

[Sheila]

This thread is a couple of weeks old, but I agree with this poster:

Cut some wax paper with them. This also works well for hole punches. The aluminum foil is for sharpening.

Scrapbookers do use wax paper to sharpen our punches!!! It really helps to work the stiffness out of punches & scrapbooking scissors and doesn't leave behind a residue that can transfer to the photos or paper (or in this case, the food).

I can't imagine cooking oils staying slippery. Doesn't it start to glob up after a while?

I agree that the foil would be more for sharpening than working out the stiffness.