The Four Skillful Steps to Making The Cutting Edge of Our Shears

  1. After our steel blades are beveled on a mill,

  2. we heat treat them to their final desired hardness.

  3. Then, the handles are attached.

  4. Hand-grinding the double-beveled cutting edge is the final step in crafting our glassblowing shears.

    This handiwork takes time and requires real skill, but it produces a superbly sharp edge—and that’s worth it.

    The hand grinding makes the blade retain sharpness, and it’s less affected by prolonged exposure to heat.