Stainless or Carbon Steel Scissors And Shears

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Stainless or Carbon Steel Scissors And Shears

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Sewing DIY – How To Choose Quality Scissors and Shears

Scissors and shears are usually made of some kind of steel. There are two main types of steel used in their manufacture.

Stainless Steel Shears And Scissors

The first type of steel used in the manufacture of shears and scissors is stainless steel. They usually have plastic handles attached to the blades. This metal has the virtue of being rust proof. However, scissors made of stainless steel aren’t as sturdy as those made of carbon steel. They also don’t retain a sharp edge as long, and are to re-sharpen. On the plus side, stainless steel is usually much cheaper than carbon steel.

Carbon Steel Scissors And Shears

The best scissors are made of carbon steel. It is used to make scissors and shears with the blade and handle being formed in one continuous piece. This makes the scissors very strong, and the steel stays nice and sharp.

Shears and scissors made from carbon steel are usually plated with chromium or nickel to prevent the carbon steel from rusting.

These scissors and shears made with carbon steel are more expensive their stainless steel cousins, but they are more durable, and last a very long time.

Sewing Simple - Choosing Your Scissors Or Shears

The choice always comes down to what best suits your needs.

Stainless Steel vs. Carbon Steel Scissors or Shears
Pro – Heavier Duty	Con – Lighter Weight
Pro – Keeps Sharper Edge	Con – Edge Doesn’t Stay Sharp As Long
Pro – Easier To Resharpen	Con – Difficult To Sharpen
Con – More Expensive	Pro – Cheaper To Purchase