HOW IT WORKS
The process is quick and easy.Call or text (613) 532-9282 to arrange a time for me to pick up your shears. Or contact me through my web site contact page.
F.A.Q.
In most cases you will get your shears back the same day or the next morning.
I sharpen all types and makes of shears.
Japanese, German, beveled and convex edges, right handed, left handed, thinners, texturizers, chunkers, curved, etc.
Common brands that I sharpen; Kasho, Fromm, Matsui, Mina, Jaguar, Jowell, Hikari, ARC Phanton, Kashi to name a few.
I use a state of the art flat hone machine, specifically designed for the sharpening of shears for the beauty industry.
Convex Salon Scissors & Shears $35
Thinners and Texturizers $35
German Style Beveled Shears $30
Your shears are inspected and tested before sharpening, checking for nicks and chips, noise, smoothness, tension, tip position and overall function of the shear. Your shears are taken apart, cleaned and the set of the shear is checked. If the set is out, I will fix it. The blades are then sharpened to specification depending on the make and type of shear. Ride lines are then renewed using Japanese whet stones. Tips are checked to ensure there is no over or under lapping, the tips are polished smooth and the tension is adjusted. New parts; nylon washers, bumpers, finger rests will be replaced as required and the pivot point is oiled. Your shears are then tested on human hair to ensure a smooth cut. I will also pickup and deliver your shears to you.
You can pay by Cash or Etransfer when I return your shears to you. If paying by E-Transfer please send E-Transfer to scott@kingstonknifesharpening.ca
SHARPENING FACTS
- Precision haircuts depend on two things – your skill as a stylist and the performance of your shears.
- The performance of your shear is largely determined by the characteristics of the cutting edges.
- Substandard edges mean inconsistent cuts and may limit your choices in technique. Dry hair or wet, you simply can’t slide or slice with dull, damaged or poorly sharpened edges.
- Even the best, most expensive scissors in the world are only as good as the guy who sharpens them.
- There is no such thing as one-size-fits-all sharpening.
- Different cutting techniques employed by the stylist require different edgework.
- Different styles of shears require different methods of sharpening.
- Variations in the quality of the steel from one scissor to the next require variations in the edgework to achieve the proper balance of sharpness and durability.
- Very few sharpeners have the knowledge to match the scissor with the correct edge.
- Scissors don’t die of old age or simply wear out. They are literally sharpened to death.
- The single most important factor that determines the lifespan of your shear is the skill level of the sharpener.
- All sharpening, even the very best, requires the removal of steel by using an abrasive to cut off the old dull or damaged edge. Done correctly, after precise shaping and polishing, a new edge is created in its place.
- High quality sharpening removes only the absolute minimum of steel, usually less than half the width of a human hair.
- Very few sharpeners have the experience, ability, technique or equipment to do this.
- Your career is important
- Your scissor is important to your career
- Your sharpener is important to your scissor