Carl Schwarte Heavy Duty Coarse Scissors - 7 in

A heavy-duty shear from the leather and bookbinding trades — known variously as a sack scissors, a bookbinder's scissors, or simply a Grobschere ("coarse scissors"). Forged from carbon steel by Carl Schwarte, a family workshop that has made knives and scissors in Solingen since 1910. The strong blades — one ending in a blunt, broad point — cut through textiles, leather, and thick cardboard, and a solid screw at the pivot keeps the action stable under real force. What makes it special Forged carbon steel: harder and sharper than stainless, and re-sharpenable rather than disposable — the screwed pivot, not a rivet, is what makes re-sharpening possible Made by hand in Solingen, then tested and stamped with the maker's name; Carl Schwarte is one of the few remaining true professional scissor makers there Strong, thick blades built for coarse work, with one blade blunted at the tip so it won't catch or pierce the material beneath Generously sized finger loops, so you can bring real force to the cut without strain Carbon steel isn't stainless: it ships lightly oiled and wants an occasional wipe of oil, and it trades its factory shine for a patina as it's used — the mark of a tool that lasts, not a flaw Specs Type: Heavy-duty scissors (sack / bookbinder's scissors) Material: Carbon steel, untreated (not stainless) Overall length: 18.6 cm (7⅛ in) Cutting length: 8.5 cm Weight: 130 g Maker: Carl Schwarte, Solingen, Germany Care instructions: These carbon steel scissors are made to last a lifetime with a little bit of care. Keep your scissors clean and away from moisture. Occasionally they will benefit from a very light amount of mineral or household oil.