dutch   68 #13 Posted October 13, 2018 Slightly off topic, I have a pair of Wilkinson Senior Pinking Scissors that need a bit of sharpening, is there anywhere i can take the blades or scissors to, to get this done? thanks.  guess most shoemaker key shops could do that it only takes a minute Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
horribleblob   212 #14 Posted October 13, 2018 Slightly off topic, I have a pair of Wilkinson Senior Pinking Scissors that need a bit of sharpening, is there anywhere i can take the blades or scissors to, to get this done? thanks.  guess most shoemaker key shops could do that it only takes a minute  Hmm. I wouldn't take my pinking shears to a shoemaker/key shop but seek out a specialist – I know that doesn't really help you, Itrytoplease, as I have no recommendations. I've had my pinking shears for 25 years and they're still sharp, fortunately.  Try the little mester at Kelham Island Museum....though it is closed Fridays and Saturdays  Worth asking. Or in a fabric shop if you've not tried that already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dozer   13 #15 Posted October 13, 2018 The Sheffield shop on Ecclesall Road does a nice job with our kitchen knives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Itrytoplease   10 #16 Posted October 13, 2018 Hmm. I wouldn't take my pinking shears to a shoemaker/key shop but seek out a specialist – I know that doesn't really help you, Itrytoplease, as I have no recommendations. I've had my pinking shears for 25 years and they're still sharp, fortunately.   Worth asking. Or in a fabric shop if you've not tried that already.  I was thinking the same, these are 60 years old and a quid for each year wouldn't cover the cost of replacement.  ---------- Post added 13-10-2018 at 13:21 ----------  Try the little mester at Kelham Island Museum....though it is closed Fridays and Saturdays  This sounds good, haven't been there for a while, might give him a go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
katkin   10 #17 Posted October 13, 2018 You could try cutting through tin foil or sand paper that’s a trick to sharpen standard scissors, I’ve tried it with my old pinking shears too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Itrytoplease   10 #18 Posted October 13, 2018 You could try cutting through tin foil or sand paper that’s a trick to sharpen standard scissors, I’ve tried it with my old pinking shears too  Um, These are, I think carbon blades screwed to a S/Steel body, not sure i'd want to risk it, but I've heard something like it before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
katkin   10 #19 Posted October 14, 2018 Please let us know how you get on with the little masters, good to put business to somewhere local Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
The_Knifeman   10 #20 Posted October 15, 2018 I sell the full range of Taylor Eye Witness scissors. I also sharpen scissors and pinking shears. Please visit http://www.ultra-sharp.co.uk and fill in the contact form Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Dozer   13 #21 Posted October 15, 2018 No it hasn't, someone has bought the company  https://www.ernestwright.co.uk/  I thought someone had bought the company?     Wazzock and Haddy, thanks for correcting my "fake news". Great news that they made the cut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...