A good pair of scissors are only as good as the condition of the cutting edge and the parts that make up the pair of scissors. For this reason it is essential that they are well maintained. This means they need to be sharp, correctly tightened and that all replaceable parts are replaced as they begin to wear from frequent use.

In order to provide you with the best possible service the following steps are taken to ensure that your scissors will perform at their best.

• Scissors are taken apart.
• Balancing: This involves checking that the blades are shaped correctly
  and that the blades are in line.
• First sharpening to form the basic edge.
• Re-micro serrate scissors that have a serrated edge.
• Hollow grinding inner blade faces.
• Polishing the blade edges.
• Hand honing the inner blade faces to obtain maximum sharpness and smoothness.
• Assemble scissors replacing any damaged washers and test the cutting edge.
• Re-point and polish the scissor points to ensure that the scissor cuts perfectly from the beginning of the blade to the tip without bending the hair or catching.
• Oiling of scissor blades and screw assembly to ensure maximum protection.

This comprehensive service is one that should be carried out at least twice a year (Or more with heavy use). This is also something that only SSA can offer. There are people who claim to be scissor sharpeners that will simply sharpen the edge on their mobile grinding wheel in the back of their van/car. Just because a pair of scissors has a “sharpened edge” does not mean they are ready to give you the perfect cut that you and your customers so rightly demand.

If your scissors are not tightened, the washers are worn or the points are dull, not only will they not cut correctly but they will mean you work extra hard to still achieve a sub standard result.

So keep your primary tool in perfect condition for less than the cost of a new pair of scissors each year. We are sure you will love the results and see them returned to you in better condition than the day your bought them. We have flexible options for having your scissors sharpened. This includes pickup and drop off for the Sydney Metro region through to express post so you can send them in to us from anywhere in Australia and have them back within a week.