How to Sharpen Scissors (and Knives): A Simple Guide for Home Use with Selectool

Keeping your scissors sharp is essential for clean, precise cuts—whether you're in the kitchen, working with fabric, trimming hair, or crafting. But did you know the same techniques used for knife sharpening can also apply to scissors? In this guide, we’ll show you exactly how to sharpen different types of scissors at home—and how the Selectool knife sharpener makes it effortless.

Why Sharpening Tools Matter?

A dull blade doesn’t just slow you down—it can damage materials and increase the risk of slips or injury. That’s why professional chefs, tailors, and barbers rely on tools like the Selectool pocket knife sharpener to keep all blades, big or small, in top shape.

Sharpening Kitchen Scissors

1. Clean the blades to remove grease and residue.
2. Fold aluminum foil into thick layers, then cut through it multiple times.
3. Still dull? Use a sharpening stone or rod designed for kitchen tools.
4. Apply light pressure, running the blade over the sharpening surface around ten times.
5. Finish by cleaning with rubbing alcohol to remove metal shavings.
   

Sharpening Fabric Scissors

1. Clean thoroughly to remove lint or fabric dust.
2. Cut through steel wool using your scissors—this helps realign the blades.
3. For fine edges, use a sharpening stone at a slight angle, repeating the motion evenly.
4. Wipe clean after sharpening.
   

Sharpening Hair-Cutting Scissors

1. Remove any hair buildup with a soft cloth.
2. Disassemble the blades (if applicable).
3. Use a fine-grit sharpening surface and maintain the factory-set angle.
4. Slide smoothly several times, then clean and reassemble.
   

Sharpening Paper Scissors

1. Clean the blades.
2. Use fine-grit sandpaper folded in half, then cut into it gently.
3. Repeat the cutting motion to restore edge sharpness.
4. Wipe away dust and particles.
   

Sharpening All Scissors with Selectool Knife Sharpener

The Selectool knife sharpener isn’t just for knives—it’s also your go-to scissor sharpener at home.

1. Clean your scissors.
2. Position the blades between Selectool’s surfaces and gently open and close them.
3. Repeat a few times until you feel the difference.
4. Wipe clean—and you’re done.
   
   Unlike other sharpeners, Selectool works for kitchen knives, pocket knives, axe blades, and scissors, all in one compact tool.