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Old 01-30-2012, 11:06   #27
Bill Harsey
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Originally Posted by DDD View Post
I just reread this thread, then immediately modified the method because I don't have access to a strop. Anyway I used the ceramic sticks from a Spyderco Triangle Sharpmaker, they seem sharper to me, but we'll see what the owner has to say...
Removing that final burr from sharpening is critical with scissors because the two edges have to sweep by each other under pressure.

If the edges are slightly ragged or rough on first closing, it flat spots the scissors blades and they are not as sharp as they could be.
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