What should you do if you drop a pair of shears?

What should you do if you drop a pair of shears?

• A. Sharpen them yourself
• B. Have them taken to a sharpener
• C. Throw them away
• D. Clean and continue grooming

Answer: (B)

Dropping shears can bend or nick the blades and disturb their alignment, which makes them unsafe and less effective to use. The best move is to take them to a professional sharpener who can assess any damage, restore a true edge, and verify the blades’ geometry and temper. A trained sharpener ensures the tool performs safely and efficiently again, rather than risking further damage by attempting to sharpen yourself. Cleaning and continuing without checking for hidden damage can lead to slips or uneven grooming, and throwing them away is unnecessary unless there’s irreparable harm.

Dropping shears can bend or nick the blades and disturb their alignment, which makes them unsafe and less effective to use. The best move is to take them to a professional sharpener who can assess any damage, restore a true edge, and verify the blades’ geometry and temper. A trained sharpener ensures the tool performs safely and efficiently again, rather than risking further damage by attempting to sharpen yourself. Cleaning and continuing without checking for hidden damage can lead to slips or uneven grooming, and throwing them away is unnecessary unless there’s irreparable harm.