What you should know about scissors

Terminology, materials, edge

3. The cutting edge

The cutting edges on the upper and lower shear blades are the essential, sharply ground working parts of the scissors. Cutting edges are either smooth or serrated.

Scissors with a fine cutting edge

The fine cutting edge is suited for cleanly cutting thin and light material such as paper, fabrics and foil.

Scissors with serrated cutting edge

The serrated cutting edge is a feature of scissors and shears with special functions such as poultry shears. The “Original Kitchen Shears” by ZWILLING J.A. HENCKELS and the solid TWIN multi-purpose shears are fitted with a micro-serrated cutting edge which easily cuts tough materials such as cardboard. The micro-serration holds the material in position.