T he Hikari Factory , to create razor-sharp edges on new two-piece convex hairdressing scissors. We take scissors apart so that the whole length of the blade is cleaned and sharpened at the correct angle, specified by the manufacturer. In addition, the scissor parts eg screw, scissor stop, washer etc is assessed and if required, they will be replaced we may not be able to source parts for budget scissors, as some of the budget scissor manufacturers do not make spare parts.
We do not use a grinding machine. We use a water-cooled machine to ensure that scissors never over-heat.
We hand sharpen hairdressing scissors using 5 types of wet and dry paper, 3 blocks of Japanese wet stones and 2 types of polishing leathers, this process creates a mirror finish, making the scissor blades fee razor sharp and smooth. Our scissor-smiths are extremely experienced and sharpen both the inside using Japanese wet stones and the outside of scissor blades.
This technique is used in Japanese scissor making factories, because it produces perfect razor-sharp, long-lasting edges. Our highly skilled hand sharpening techniques gently removes minimal metal, greatly increasing the life-span of scissors. If scissors are sent to us with convex edges, we will maintain the convex edges and produce a mirror-smooth finish. Hairdressing scissors that have had very slight bevel edges applied to them can be sharpened back to their original convex edges.
Hairdressing scissors that have had heavy bevel edges applied to them, will not be able to be re-convexed, however, we will be able to drastically improve them and send them back cutting perfectly. We will not compromise our highly skilled sharpening techniques and will spend as long as it takes, ensuring that every pair of scissors leaving our premises, cuts perfectly. Years of Experience. Amazing Reviews.
Facebook Followers. We will phone you if your scissors require any new part s. Parts are replaced free of charge. Return Postage:. Scissors are precious to hairdressers - so we believe that Royal Mail Special Delivery is the best Postal Service for hairdressing scissors. In 20 years of trading, we have never had a Special Delivery lost or damaged in transit.
Book a sharpening session online or find a master Scissorsmith near you. Hairdressing Scissor Sharpening Do you feel that your scissors are blunt and look dull?
Southern Victoria and Tasmania. Matt Grumley Phone: Email: matt sheargenius. Matt Services Victoria and Tasmania. New South Wales. Bob Callaghan Phone: Email: Bob sheargenius. Graham Nottle Phone: Email: Graham sheargenius. Western Australia. Most hairdressers and barbers never see their scissors being sharpened.
They drop off a blunt, useless pair of scissors and they come back with a new lease on life. You could do yourself a serious injury or destroy your good pair of scissors. Below is the sharpening process boiled down into five not so simple steps that a craftsman makes to super sharp scissors.
When a bladesmith first picks up the scissors before doing anything else, they will check them all over. Damaged scissors may have a few nicks that will need taking care of. The chemicals in colour, perming and straightening solutions plus being constantly damp can cause spots of rust and pitting which is a sign of corrosion. Some scissors have a nasty sticky residue on them from treatments or finishing products that are hard for a hairdresser to remove with normal cleaning.
The bladesmith will make a note of all areas of the scissors that need special attention. Any rust, corrosion or residue is first removed from the blades of the scissors. The bladesmith then uses a custom made hairdressing sharpening machine to make fine adjustments to the angle on the blades. The ideal setup for a bladesmith is to have access to five different sanding discs on the machine.
No interest as long as you meet the payments! An experienced bladesmith can bring the scissors back to their former glory and you can concentrate on what you do best — great haircuts. You can tell when you need to sharpen the scissors because the hair can bend or fold against the blade. The hair can also catch or push off the scissors. Scissor sharpening is a double-edged sword. Check if they have a pair of loan scissors you can use while yours are out of service.
By not taking them apart, a bladesmith can convert an expensive pair of convex blade scissors into a cheap thick bevel-edged pair.
Ask around for the name of a good sharpener rather than take the chance with your professional scissors. A bladesmith checks the baseline for how the scissors are working then takes the scissors apart. This allows the bladesmith to have a good look at the length of the blade for any sign of pitting corrosion , little rust spots or nicks where the blade has been damaged.
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