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.