Do not use a sharpening stone on dull scissors. Apply the following method to make the scissors as sharp as new ones bought from the store: Simple but effective

You’ve probably tried everything: rubbing scissors on sandpaper, running them over aluminum foil, or even dragging them across a sharpening stone—only to end up with blades that still snag, tear, or crush instead of cut cleanly.

Here’s the truth: scissors aren’t knives, and treating them like one can damage the precision alignment of the blades, making them worse—not better.

But there is a simple, safe, and surprisingly effective method that can restore your dull scissors to near-new sharpness—using just one common household item.

✂️ The Right Way to Sharpen Scissors (Without a Stone)

What You’ll Need:

  • A sheet of aluminum foil (standard kitchen foil)
  • A pair of dull scissors

Step-by-Step:

  1. Fold the foil: Stack 4–6 layers of aluminum foil and fold it into a thick, firm square (about 4×4 inches).

    💡 Thicker = more resistance = better sharpening.

  2. Cut through the foil: Open your scissors wide and cut through the foil layers using the entire length of the blades—not just the tips.
    • Make 10–15 firm, smooth cuts.