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Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

GingerPeach — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 17:46:44 GMT

Yes, I know they are "self-sharpening."

I've had mine for a really long time. I'm guessing ten years or so. I got my money's worth, I think.

Lately, however, they are not cutting as well as they used to.

I've read you can cut through a few layers of foil to help sharpen them.

Has anyone successfully sharpened them - at home - without going to a professional? Or maybe I just ought to buy a new pair.

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

Azcowgirl — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 18:11:35 GMT

DH used mine as a “tool” and it has never been the same since.😠 I’ve tried different things to no avail.😢I loved that gizmo. Guess I will have to get a new one too.

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

Spacrazy — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:03:59 GMT

My story sounds just like the two of you. Had them many years so if they can’t be sharpened I’m okay with replacing them so nothing lost. It does seem like they deteriorated with heavy, outside use.

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

lovesrecess — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:09:51 GMT

Someone told me you can sharpen them by cutting sandpaper. I am not recommending it, but wonder is something like an emoryboard would work. Google it!

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

GAQShopr53 — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:34:51 GMT

@GingerPeach I tried using a hand held knife sharpener and it did not work. I just recently purchased a new pair of shears plus a backup.

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

GingerPeach — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 20:56:05 GMT

Thank you, everyone.

Looks as if I'll be ordering a new set. They are used every day! (Not for food but pretty much everything else.)

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 12:45:26 GMT

I have many different pairs of these same shears. I also have problems with the ones I use all the time especially in the kitchen. My one pr is pretty dull too.

Wonder how they can tout these shears are self sharpening? Just how does this happen? we use shears often, they get dull. This brand is no different. They certainly do not get sharper with usage. Almost all of you here said you've tried different things to sharpen to no avail.

So again, I wonder what the gentleman says about these that he sells here. Tell us how these self sharpen. disappointed and curious minds need to know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

GingerPeach — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 16:26:30 GMT

I'm giving Kuhn-Rikon the benefit of the doubt, @PINKdogWOOD

Mine probably did "self-sharpen" for all those years. I understand it is the blades moving against each other that does it. But after such a long time, I suppose not-so-sharp blades moving against each other won't have the same effect.

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

deeva — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 22:32:32 GMT

When mine got dull, I contacted Kuhn-Rikon. They sent me a free pair.

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

GingerPeach — Sun, 20 Oct 2019 17:07:50 GMT

I tried the "cutting through a few layers of aluminum foil" and I think it helped. The shears seem to be cutting more easily now.

Just fyi in case anyone wants to try this, too.

@deeva @PINKdogWOOD @GAQShopr53 @lovesrecess @Spacrazy

@Azcowgirl

Re: Sharpening Kuhn-Rikon shears?

GAQShopr53 — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 02:05:35 GMT

Thank you @GingerPeach I may give the aluminum foil a try!!!!!