Sure, sharpened scissors move through materials more easily and smoothly and will provide consistent results when cutting fabric, paper, plastic or other materials. And we know that dull scissors can ...

Ernest Wright and Son Ltd may be the last factory in Britain still making scissors by hand. Earlier this year it looked as though they too might be about to close. But then a video by photographer ...

Let's cut to the chase.

Learn how to tell if your scissors are dull or damaged—and the simple sharpening techniques that can bring them back to life.