What you should know about scissors

Terminology, materials, edge and blade

1. Upper and lower shear blade - the two scissor-halves

The upper shear blade is the pointed part of the scissors (where the screw head and the trademark is visible). The lower shear blade is the corresponding underpart of the scissors. Both parts are connected by a screw (technical expression: stud).

In order to cut well, the scissor blades must be formed and fitted in such a way that the cutting edges remain in contact with each other when the scissors are closed. They must fit in such a way that they only touch each other at one point. When cutting, the scissor blades should not be pushed apart by the substance being cut. In order to achieve this, both blade surfaces are bent slightly against each other (draw) and turned (twist). The special finish of the inner surfaces of the blades (inner side) supports this action by its special shape.

The upper and lower shear blades of high-quality scissors are manufactured with great care and precisely joined. All ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS scissors and shears are so well machined that the blades lie tightly together from the point to the joint area when the scissors are closed.

2. The joint area

The joint area is the middle part which connects both blades of the scissors and where you find the srew. The crescent over which both shear blades slide lies in the "between". The exact form of the crescent and the precise assembly of upper and lower shear blades guarantee the easy closing action of the scissors.

ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS scissors and shears can be effortlessly and evenly operated.