can you really sharpen scissors with aluminum foil?

Question

I heard this from a friend. Wouldn't that dull the edge? Is there a better way to sharpen them?

Answer 1

I have heard this too and yes it does work. My Gran used to do it. She also used to sharpen her vegetable knife on the front doorstep. Hence, I have a wickedly sharp knife for peeling the spuds. lol.

Answer 2

Sharpening is a two step process. First is grinding, this requires some sort for hard abrasive usually a natural stone, diamond stone, grinding wheel or emery cloth mounted to a flat surface. This will profile the edge removing nicks and scratches and leaving an edge that may have a burr on it. Honing removes the burr, this can be done with on step, with aluminum foil, a knife steel, leather strop, and other items. Honing does not really sharpen a dull knife though.

Answer 3

Cutting foil takes off some of the small burrs. If you really want to sharpen them, go to Walmart and buy a scissors sharpener. I paid $8 for the large one.

Answer 4

yes just cut the foil with scissors and it sharpens them up. that was yes to the first question. no to second. maybe but most people have foil in kitchen not so many have a knife sharpener to third question.....

Answer 5

You cut the aluminium foil over and over again and it sharpens it.

Answer 6

I've tried it but the scissors don't stay sharp for long. I think an oilstone is better. I'd rather buy new scissors cos they are quite cheap.

Answer 7

Believe or not, but polystyrene can sharpen knives.

Answer 8

I didn't know this, but I did some research and it seems that you can!

http://www.mrsfixit.com/fixits/FixitDetails.asp?id=484...