Dull Scissors?

Scissors sold at Zamberg.com are made to remain sharp for many years. Good scissors don't really just become dull unless they are misused or mistreated. Good quality scissors have surfaces that do not touch or grind, and that keeps the hard steel sharp.

If you are experiencing dull scissors, here are a few possible reasons, and suggestions.

Are you using the wrong hand?

Zamberg does not sell left-handed scissors. If you use the wrong scissor in the wrong hand, the unnatural hand action will cause the blades to gap significantly when opened and closed. This can damage your nails, and the cut might appear dull. If this is the case, please read our solution, a simple adjustment of how you hold the scissors in your left hand, explained here: Do you need Left-Handed Scissors?

Are you using cuticle scissors to cut nails?

If you are using cuticle scissors to cut nails, this might be the problem. Cuticle scissors are made to cut cuticles, not nails.

Are you cutting your cuticles with the very tip?

Cuticles are cut using the sharp tips. If you tried to cut nails with the middle of the blades, it would “pull” your cuticles.

Sharp can always be a little sharper.

While we might never consider the cuts made by Zamberg scissors as dull, we should probably mention there could be differing degrees of sharpness. Modern technology has now taken things a step further on the scissor sharpness scale. Zamberg is proud to offer the GERMANIKURE Self-Sharpening Scissors for both nail professionals and nail enthusiasts. These self-sharpening scissors combine all the qualities of the company’s standard world-class, stainless steel, ergonomic scissors with a two-tone coating of rich black titanium aluminum nitride, which is bonded fully to one half of the scissor to protect the sharpened edge. This coating hones the opposite stainless edge to razor sharpness each time the tool is opened and closed to extend the already long lifespan of the scissor. These heirloom quality scissors will last beyond your lifetime.While we might never consider the cuts made by Zamberg scissors as dull, we should probably mention there could be differing degrees of sharpness. Modern technology has now taken things a step further on the scissor sharpness scale. Zamberg is proud to offer the GERMANIKURE Self-Sharpening Scissors for both nail professionals and nail enthusiasts. These self-sharpening scissors combine all the qualities of the company’s standard world-class, stainless steel, ergonomic scissors with a two-tone coating of rich black titanium aluminum nitride, which is bonded fully to one half of the scissor to protect the sharpened edge. This coating hones the opposite stainless edge to razor sharpness each time the tool is opened and closed to extend the already long lifespan of the scissor. These heirloom quality scissors will last beyond your lifetime.