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	Retro Edges
Isn't it funny how fashion and art seem to go through revivals, sometimes over and over again. Over the last year I have noticed that serrated edge scissors are going through a revival. But as in retro fashion and art, the new is not exactly the same as the old rather an updated version of it. Five years ago serrated edge scissors were considered by many "just for barbers", they tended to be economically priced or even throwaways. Nowadays we are finding "expensive" serrated edge scissors on the market. Why? For those of you who don't know "serrated edge" scissors have little teeth or grooves on one blade of the scissor. These teeth help stop the hair from slipping or moving during the cut. The early serrated edge scissors were developed in Germany to suit the European (and Australian) cutting techniques of the times. Most cutting was done scissor over comb, even for ladies styles and there was far more dry cutting. Serrated edge scissors had thick, heavy blades with edge angles of approx. 55 degrees. The advantage of this design was that it gave the scissor plenty of grip and the edges lasted longer. The disadvantage was that you needed plenty of leverage (long handles) and/or pressure to cut with them. It is hard to say when exactly modern cutting techniques such as section cutting and cutting over the fingers started because it was more a gradual development. To be sure by the late 60's the new techniques were widespread as the trend towards "Unisex" hairdressing salons took off. When cutting over the fingers the hair is supported and held in place as the hairdresser cuts. The need for "grip" was less important and hairdressers found they preferred the cutting feel of sharper, finer edges - without serrations. In the trade we call the newer types "precision scissors", because they are designed to be used in slicing, slide cutting and other precision techniques. Technically the precision scissor is made and finished quite differently. The cutting feel is soft and no pressure is needed to cut (at least when they are sharp and correctly adjusted) So What's With the Retro edges? The one drawback with precision scissors is after the first month or two of use they will start to push hair a little at the tips. This is normal even for the most expensive brands and usually is not a problem, except when it comes to cutting hair unsupported. The hardest test for any scissor's tips is cutting against the skin or around perimeters. It is very annoying chasing hair, not to mention that it slows you down. The latest development is the "Serrated Precision scissor". This type of scissor has a full convex or clamshell edge on the cutting blade ( back blade) and a superfine serrated edge on the other blade. This serrated edge is finished much finer at 40 degrees and has a far slimmer profile. Blunt cutting is easy and precise - no slipping. Most professional scissor suppliers can offer a serrated option on new precision scissors or even a conversion for your old spare pair (must be suitable type). Just as a final word, some have said that serrated edges "mash" the hair and cause split ends. This is not true of the newer types, any scissor that is sharp, cuts cleanly without pressure is no problem. If this concerns you, worry about keeping your scissors sharp, blunt scissors cause the damage . Happy Cutting! Adrian Schlemmer
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