Scissors, cutting tools

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Where to Get Your Scissors Sharpened

Westpfal Sharpening Service, 115 West 25th St, between Seventh and Sixth Avenues, NY, NY

Are you good about getting your scissors sharpened regularly? I try to be, since a sharp pair of scissors makes sewing that much easier. Most of the time I use an old-fashioned grinder who comes around my neighborhood when the weather's nice, but those in the know (like Martha Stewart) recommend taking your dull scissors to Westpfal on W. 25th Street (not in the Garment District but close by). I stopped in last week to inquire about prices (approx. $8-$12 per pair, depending on size), and they seem like a nice bunch here. It takes about a day to get your scissors sharpened, so you'll need to be able to come back later to retrieve your pair.

I've seen places on W. 38th between Eighth and Ninth that have signs in their windows saying they sharpen scissors. Anyone used these places and had good/bad results? Let us know.