Either way, if this sounds like you, there's a solution: you can mail your scissors (and knives, and axes, etc.) in to a scissor sharpening service. Here are a few: Sharpen By Mail - starting at $5 for household scissors, going up to $25 for professio

A sharpening stone, which is sometimes called a bench stone or whetstone, is the simplest, most traditional way to sharpen scissors. The stone has two sides, typically one coarse 400-grit surface ...

They can damage your scissors if you do them incorrectly. If you are concerned about this, you can purchase a special kit meant for sharpening scissors. You can also take them to a professional, who will safely sharpen your scissors for you.