Thanks for trying to train the Karens. If someone did that to me, I would say, "My work for you is free. Don't ever come here again. And tell your friends to never come here. Thank you." Who needs people like that in their lives?
Yes, I might have stated it if in a more light hearted way but it does seem to me he is encouraging people to be anal. Your 'Karen' reference is most certainly applicable and relevant. And carrying a bunch of 'reference' pictures... oh for god sakes. This is a bit over the top and I'd bet most busy hairdressers could very well be annoyed by this. If they ask maybe, but near 100% of them just want their scissors sharpened fast & well. Then GTF out of their hair... no pun intended.
Yeah were going to take multiple photos of every shear before and after to prove we did a good or bad job . If you don't trust your sharpener its too late after they're done
Ok. Feel free to say "theres nothing to see here" when you search my instagram and facebook page and see the quality of work I fix on a daily basis because barbers and stylists allow unqualified hacks ruin their shears...
Thank you for your help! I’ve always been weary about giving my shears to just anyone to sharpen not really knowing if they’re even doing anything to them or screwing them up even more so this helps. I’m definitely going to start asking for pics and evidence of their work before I pay
Amazing information! Thanks so much! The things you wish you had knowledge of in hair school lol but now I know can’t wait to share with my fellow hair people!!!
Great video! I’m a knife and tool sharpening guy, and I’ve done some basic household scissors, but I’m not about to touch professional hair scissors without a lot more training! Anything you would suggest to get started? I’m in Colorado, definitely not coming to compete with your business! 😄. I was thinking about picking up pro scissors and practicing, but you probably have much better advice!
I've watched this and read the comments . I guess I have taken shears and scissors for granted. Apparently they are very complex tools. Maybe you are better off buying new instead of chancing a bad sharpening job????
i guess i was actually looking for information on how to sharpen scissors like blade on wetstone .. not what to avoid when getting tools sharpened from someone other than yourself
I will be posting more soon with regards to the process, but I find more and more that stylists and barbers have little knowledge of the reasons behind shear failure and believe its "my fault" vs the fault of the sharpener.
Thanks for saving me from tackling my beard trimming scissors with my wet stone. Any advice on how I find a reputable "shear sharpener" in my area? Is there something I can do myself to maintain an edge short of taking them in for a "full service"?
I am a sharpener and a Barber. Thank you for giving haircutters some great info. I get shears to sharpen that have been hacked up by Uncle Bob or a bad sharpener every week!
@@Order-in-Chaos you're one of the biggest POS I've ever heard from. You probably are one of the sharpeners who ruin shears. Or work for Hattoru Hanzo. Get lost.
Thanks for the video. I am looking into learning how to sharpen as a retirement gig. But is seems that many of the sharpener websites or videos I come across, have the attitude that "Everyone but me is a hack and a screw up. I alone know how to sharpen your shears correctly!" Is there really that much bad work out there, or is this all a sales gimmick? It's not like sharpening shears is a rocket science or anything.
Yes. Lots of sharpeners will say "everyone else is a hack, I'm the only one that does it right". I take a different approach. If something came with a specific edge geometry, it should stay that way. If you can see the sharpening, I dont feel it was done properly. As for training, lots of people and companies offer training. However, the training can be limited, and more geared towards having you purchase equipment from them. "In order to do it right, you have to buy my tools". I do train people, and offer it for a reasonable price without the sales pitches or BS. However, there are, if you look, others who are equally of even more qualified than I am who are brilliant trainers who don't provide the "education for a sale" approach.
Austin, It is not rocket science, As with many things anyone can learn this skill. And there is a host of info on the topic online these days. My only advise is study each and every shear you get to sharpen with a strong magnifier, see what is and where is the problems and fix it. But don't treat every shear with a 35 degree bevel as often HACKS will do. remember these are that stylist MAIN tool. you will be fine. BTW hope your project is going well!
It might not be rocket science however there's a heck of a lot more to the business than you'd think. I can take two exact shears, neither have been sharpened before sharpening with the exact same methods. Often there will enough 'personality" that one will have to be tweaked a bit to achieve maximum performance. I've Often said ,bad haircuts grow back, bad sharpening don't
I have an pair of old joell sizzors I bought back 1985 I’m retired but use occasionally. Never had them sharpen do you recommend I do so? Michael Fiaschetti ( Thanks)
"A warranty policy to replace their shears if they break"?? What does that mean, please? A sharpener would replace a stylist's shear if or when?? Thank you
If your sharpener alters, breaks, destroys, or provides the incorrect edge type (bevel vs convex) they should replace your shear. As in buy you a brand new shear to replace the shear they destroyed.
If they decide to hammer or bend the handles to adjust the tips and the blade breaks, or they are honing the face of your shear and they burn the steel, or if they ruin or damage the ride lines from improper adjustment. Etc.
I've been sharpening going on 30 years. Fortunately I had training in a factory where they started out with raw materials. And learned the art of free hand sharpening. I own 2 flat hone machines one fixtured the other not. As well as a vertical sharpening machine. I have taken pictures, typically it's a shear that was basically destroyed by another sharpener. I'll sharpen and finish one blade and leave the other un touched until I get my picture.
It help me a LOT. the tip about cutting fine cotton is GOLDEN. DIY sharpening,NOT shears: I used a sharpie to mark the cutting edge and used a diamond used for my saw blades. Good light and a steady hand.A vice.
I find it interesting that people talk about a semi convex edge. There is really no such thing as a semi convex edge. Somebody come up with that name and now everybody uses it. There are only three types of grinds: convex, bevel, and concave. The concave grind (or hollow grind) is produced by a round wheel, like a Twice as Sharp. Everything else is either a bevel or a convex. The bevel grind is flat. Now, there are an endless number of radiuses on a convex grind, because it varies according to how the sharpener works his or her wrist as they are convexing the shear. But no matter the radius, it’s still a convex grind. When the factory sharpens a coated shear, they grind in a small bevel. That’s it. It’s a bevel edge. Does this make sense, or am I off base? Garry’s Sharpening.
Both right and wrong in regards to semi convex shears. They might not have been designed that way but i've repaired numerous pairs of shears that started out as convex edges but a sharpener who either lacks skills or doesn't care, has put them on a machine designed to sharpen a beveled edges and "GROUND" into the convex edge at the cutting point.
In other words, “don’t trust anyone who doesn’t do things exactly as I do”. Pretty arrogant. If you don’t trust someone or can’t find anyone who does trust them; don’t use them.
Again your advise is very valuable ! Most stylist don't even know how to adjust tension. Be informed !!
Thanks for trying to train the Karens.
If someone did that to me, I would say, "My work for you is free. Don't ever come here again. And tell your friends to never come here. Thank you." Who needs people like that in their lives?
Yes, I might have stated it if in a more light hearted way but it does seem to me he is encouraging people to be anal. Your 'Karen' reference is most certainly applicable and relevant.
And carrying a bunch of 'reference' pictures... oh for god sakes. This is a bit over the top and I'd bet most busy hairdressers could very well be annoyed by this.
If they ask maybe, but near 100% of them just want their scissors sharpened fast & well. Then GTF out of their hair... no pun intended.
Can’t find your website. Did you go out of business?
Yeah were going to take multiple photos of every shear before and after to prove we did a good or bad job . If you don't trust your sharpener its too late after they're done
just talking!!!
nothing to see here!!!
Ok. Feel free to say "theres nothing to see here" when you search my instagram and facebook page and see the quality of work I fix on a daily basis because barbers and stylists allow unqualified hacks ruin their shears...
Thank you for your help! I’ve always been weary about giving my shears to just anyone to sharpen not really knowing if they’re even doing anything to them or screwing them up even more so this helps. I’m definitely going to start asking for pics and evidence of their work before I pay
Amazing information! Thanks so much! The things you wish you had knowledge of in hair school lol but now I know can’t wait to share with my fellow hair people!!!
Glad to hear it! I am always happy to set up skype informal talks with anyone who wants to learn more about their tools
Great video! I’m a knife and tool sharpening guy, and I’ve done some basic household scissors, but I’m not about to touch professional hair scissors without a lot more training! Anything you would suggest to get started? I’m in Colorado, definitely not coming to compete with your business! 😄. I was thinking about picking up pro scissors and practicing, but you probably have much better advice!
I've watched this and read the comments . I guess I have taken shears and scissors for granted. Apparently they are very complex tools. Maybe you are better off buying new instead of chancing a bad sharpening job????
i guess i was actually looking for information on how to sharpen scissors like blade on wetstone .. not what to avoid when getting tools sharpened from someone other than yourself
I will be posting more soon with regards to the process, but I find more and more that stylists and barbers have little knowledge of the reasons behind shear failure and believe its "my fault" vs the fault of the sharpener.
Somewhat helpful, thank you, but is using a tripod for your camera outside your wheelhouse?
Hello how can I get in contact with you I need my hair cutting shears sharpened and I tried going to your website and is not up at the moment
Thanks for saving me from tackling my beard trimming scissors with my wet stone. Any advice on how I find a reputable "shear sharpener" in my area? Is there something I can do myself to maintain an edge short of taking them in for a "full service"?
Give me a call and we can discuss it
Google search "cutting edge custom sharpening" in NY and I pop right up.
I need help in oregon city. Can you recommend?
I am a sharpener and a Barber. Thank you for giving haircutters some great info. I get shears to sharpen that have been hacked up by Uncle Bob or a bad sharpener every week!
@@Order-in-Chaos I could give a Rat's Ass if you believe me.
@@Order-in-Chaos you're one of the biggest POS I've ever heard from. You probably are one of the sharpeners who ruin shears. Or work for Hattoru Hanzo. Get lost.
IF blades didn't touch they would not cut. Don't care how sharp they are.
Yeah, he said it, blades only touch at the J. Might not have been what he meant. I hope.
Thanks for the video.
I am looking into learning how to sharpen as a retirement gig.
But is seems that many of the sharpener websites or videos I come across, have the attitude that "Everyone but me is a hack and a screw up. I alone know how to sharpen your shears correctly!"
Is there really that much bad work out there, or is this all a sales gimmick?
It's not like sharpening shears is a rocket science or anything.
Yes. Lots of sharpeners will say "everyone else is a hack, I'm the only one that does it right". I take a different approach. If something came with a specific edge geometry, it should stay that way. If you can see the sharpening, I dont feel it was done properly.
As for training, lots of people and companies offer training. However, the training can be limited, and more geared towards having you purchase equipment from them. "In order to do it right, you have to buy my tools".
I do train people, and offer it for a reasonable price without the sales pitches or BS. However, there are, if you look, others who are equally of even more qualified than I am who are brilliant trainers who don't provide the "education for a sale" approach.
Austin, It is not rocket science, As with many things anyone can learn this skill. And there is a host of info on the topic online these days. My only advise is study each and every shear you get to sharpen with a strong magnifier, see what is and where is the problems and fix it. But don't treat every shear with a 35 degree bevel as often HACKS will do. remember these are that stylist MAIN tool. you will be fine. BTW hope your project is going well!
It might not be rocket science however there's a heck of a lot more to the business than you'd think.
I can take two exact shears, neither have been sharpened before sharpening with the exact same methods. Often there will enough 'personality" that one will have to be tweaked a bit to achieve maximum performance.
I've Often said ,bad haircuts grow back, bad sharpening don't
I have an pair of old joell sizzors I bought back 1985 I’m retired but use occasionally. Never had them sharpen do you recommend I do so? Michael Fiaschetti ( Thanks)
"A warranty policy to replace their shears if they break"?? What does that mean, please? A sharpener would replace a stylist's shear if or when?? Thank you
If your sharpener alters, breaks, destroys, or provides the incorrect edge type (bevel vs convex) they should replace your shear. As in buy you a brand new shear to replace the shear they destroyed.
If they decide to hammer or bend the handles to adjust the tips and the blade breaks, or they are honing the face of your shear and they burn the steel, or if they ruin or damage the ride lines from improper adjustment. Etc.
Break the handles or bevels your convex shear
Hello! Please tell me who is the author of the name Reed Line? Thank you!
Very helpful video...thank you!
I've been sharpening going on 30 years.
Fortunately I had training in a factory where they started out with raw materials.
And learned the art of free hand sharpening.
I own 2 flat hone machines one fixtured the other not.
As well as a vertical sharpening machine.
I have taken pictures, typically it's a shear that was basically destroyed by another sharpener.
I'll sharpen and finish one blade and leave the other un touched until I get my picture.
this is very helpful, thank you.
this is cool
Thank you ❤️
Great video, Brad!
It help me a LOT. the tip about cutting fine cotton is GOLDEN.
DIY sharpening,NOT shears: I used a sharpie to mark the cutting edge and used a diamond used for my saw blades. Good light and a steady hand.A vice.
I find it interesting that people talk about a semi convex edge. There is really no such thing as a semi convex edge. Somebody come up with that name and now everybody uses it. There are only three types of grinds: convex, bevel, and concave. The concave grind (or hollow grind) is produced by a round wheel, like a Twice as Sharp. Everything else is either a bevel or a convex. The bevel grind is flat. Now, there are an endless number of radiuses on a convex grind, because it varies according to how the sharpener works his or her wrist as they are convexing the shear. But no matter the radius, it’s still a convex grind. When the factory sharpens a coated shear, they grind in a small bevel. That’s it. It’s a bevel edge. Does this make sense, or am I off base?
Garry’s Sharpening.
Both right and wrong in regards to semi convex shears.
They might not have been designed that way but i've repaired numerous pairs of shears that started out as convex edges but a sharpener who either lacks skills or doesn't care, has put them on a machine designed to sharpen a beveled edges and "GROUND" into the convex edge at the cutting point.
But you never showed us how you do it?
There are many photos and videos of his sharpening on RUclips and on his Facebook page.
Finally a guy that know a his shiz.
In other words, “don’t trust anyone who doesn’t do things exactly as I do”. Pretty arrogant. If you don’t trust someone or can’t find anyone who does trust them; don’t use them.
OMG!!!..Rocket Science for hair cutting shears...amazing...throw them away an get new ones..
sounds wasteful
Have fun wasting money and buying crap shears the rest of your career
@@cuttingedgecustomsharpenin1217 lol
Good shears can cost more than a car... don't think I'll be throwing them away. Thanks
@@lilcrabbybabby i hope you make a lot of money with those car priced scissors!!! wow!!! Unless of course the car is a clunker..lol