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HARDENED INDUSTRIAL SHEARS

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100% handmade in Sheffield

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The industrial scissors

The 12-inch industrial shears are designed for the toughest jobs. They are handcrafted and offer the same precision and comfortable handling that made Ernest Wright shears world-famous. With their 6-inch carbon steel blades, they effortlessly cut through all types of technical textiles.

The Ernest Wright industrial scissors come in a high-quality leather holster.

Total length 330.2 mm
Blade length 160 mm
Weight 830 g
Height 85 mm
Steel
Drop-forged hygienic stainless steel
surface Hand-polished
HARDENED INDUSTRIAL SHEARS
HARDENED INDUSTRIAL SHEARS Sale price€300,00

Made in Sheffield

Ernest Wright – handmade scissors from England

The term "Made in Sheffield" represents the city's long tradition and heritage in the steel and manufacturing industries. Ernest Wright adheres to traditional manufacturing methods, despite the general decline of handmade scissors craftsmanship in the United Kingdom. The company's craftsmen are known as "putters" or "master-putter-togetherers."

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HARDENED INDUSTRIAL SHEARS von Ernest Wright

How industrial scissors are manufactured for the toughest applications

In order to equip the Ernest Wright industrial shears for the most demanding cutting tasks, extremely durable steel must be used. The hardness of the steel is measured using the Rockwell hardness test method by pressing the forging of the shears through a diamond body under load. This provides information about the hardness and performance of the steel of the industrial shears.

Robust carbon steel for maximum performance

Ernest Wright's industrial scissors are made of carbon steel, a widely used type of steel that consists of iron and carbon. As the carbon content increases, the tensile strength and hardness of steel increases, while the ductility decreases. This type of steel is ideal for tools that have to withstand high loads. The industrial scissors are therefore also suitable for processing robust and tough materials.

What should be considered when caring for industrial scissors

You should always clean your industrial scissors thoroughly after use. Store them in a dry place, away from moisture. Occasionally you can oil the screw area with a drop of household oil or machine oil. This will help keep the scissors supple. But make sure you don't turn the screw - it is firmly fixed.

Which materials can be processed with Ernest Wright industrial scissors?

The industrial scissors have already been tested with many relevant sample materials. These include many fabric samples, denim, neoprene or even hard plastic. The scissors have also been used to cut Kevlar, a technical fabric used to make bulletproof vests.

Our visit to Ernest Wright

In September 2024, the Iconic Tools team visited the factory in Sheffield. Upon entering the small workshop on Broad Lane, you can sense that history comes alive here: Old machines, some of which are over a hundred years old, still run like new. We had the unique opportunity to watch how simple blanks are transformed into unique, high-quality scissors through precise handcrafting. Every movement is perfect, every detail counts.

Find out more in our travel report

The manufacturing process of the scissors

Scissors like the HARDENED INDUSTRIAL SHEARS undergo a careful manufacturing process that ensures the highest quality in several steps to provide you with a product that will delight you for a lifetime.

Forging & Forming

The blank—the rough basic shape of the scissors—is created from glowing steel. The final polishing is then done by hand.

Grinding and hardening

The inside of the handle (arm) is smoothed with a belt sander. Depending on the model, the scissors are then hardened in a salt bath or under vacuum.

Rumbling

The scissor halves are treated overnight in a drum with ceramic stones, which is called a rumpler.
This removes fine sanding marks and makes the surface silky smooth.

composition

The "Putter-Togetherer" carefully joins the two halves of the scissors, ensuring a precise fit to ensure the characteristic smoothness.

Sharpening & polishing

The blades are sharpened on a traditional whetstone. Each pair of scissors is then polished to a high shine.

Quality control & engraving

The scissors are checked for quality. Only at the end, when everything is perfect, is the name "Ernest Wright" engraved into the scissors.

Who we are

Iconic Tools – What you need to do great things.

Iconic Tools is something special: a newly founded family business with a start-up character. Our goal? The marketing of the finest, exquisite and self-tested tools as a competent
Online specialist retailer.

Our story

The connection to the workshop, the material wood, the functional hand tools,
The handcrafting as a whole, at Iconic Tools goes back to the century before last.

Learn more about our history

Our drive

The love of craftsmanship that has grown steadily over generations and the
resulting connection between tradition and future.

Discover our range of tools

Voices of the press

"Elegant designs made from sustainable natural materials"

"Father and son create something unique together."

"The best of both worlds – traditional craftsmanship and digital vision."

"What's special is not only the manufacturing quality in elegant design, but also the founding team spanning two generations."