Heavy-duty scissors carbon steel
You can not only see but also hear that these heavy-duty scissors are a handcrafted product of the world-famous Solingen knife industry. The characteristic "singing" gives it away: it is produced during use by the two precisely adjusted scissor blades made of hardened carbon steel (54-56 HRC). The shape has remained unchanged since the early 20th century. The blunt end prevents the scissors from catching in the fabric when cutting double-layered material. Compared to the often delicate (and incredibly expensive) high-tech scissors, these have retained their tool character and affordable price: they are designed for rough work, and are correspondingly sturdy and robust. The carefully sharpened blades effortlessly cut through almost anything placed between them: fabric, paper, leather and even thick cardboard (hence the nickname sack and bookbinding scissors). To prevent rust from forming, the scissors should be oiled from time to time, but then they will most likely last a lifetime. They can also be easily resharpened if necessary.
Technical Information
Material: carbon steel
Total length: 185 mm
Blade length: 80 mm
Weight: 140 g
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The manufacture of high-quality blades made the ‘City of Blades’, Solingen, world-famous. Favourable local conditions – the dense forests of the surrounding hills and the seemingly endless power of the many streams and rivers – ensured that a metalworking industry emerged in the then small town very early on (in the 7th century AD). Charcoal and water power were the basic requirements for the production of the blades initially known as ‘Cologne swords’. However, over time and with a growing reputation, Solingen emancipated itself from the commercial metropolis located south of it on the Rhine, and today it is the only city in the world with a trademarked name. Together with Remscheid and Wuppertal, Solingen forms one of the largest metal clusters in Europe.
Carbon steel scissors. By Carl Schwarte.
For more than 100 years, the small family business Carl Schwarte has been supplying scissors and knives, which have been handmade almost unchanged since the company was founded in 1910 (now in its fourth generation), primarily to commercial customers from a wide range of industries. The cutting tools from the north of Solingen are surprisingly affordable, robust and extremely functional. They are forged from carbon steel, making them particularly easy to sharpen, but they do require occasional oiling to prevent them from developing a rust film. The scissors lose their shine over time, but they develop a beautiful patina with use instead.
