Interested in Earning a Living Sharpening Shears Professionally?
Learn everything you need to build a profitable shear-sharpening business with our complete
video training modules.
Watch a message from Scott Wilson, Founder of Shear Fanatic Scissor Company
A short video on how the program works and why modules are offered individually so you can learn at your own pace.
⭐ Complete Course Bundle (All 18 Technical Video Modules)
Get every technical module in one purchase. Perfect if you want the full A-to-Z training
and future updates in one place.
Unlock Complete Course – $1,500
✅ Marketing Your Sharpening Business
Learn how to attract, retain, and grow your client base as a professional sharpener.
A perfect complement to the technical training modules.
Unlock Full Module – $249
✅ 1. Convex Edge / Japanese Edge / Hamaguri Sharpening Theory
A high-level video overview explaining what the Japanese convex
(Hamaguri) edge is, why it’s crucial to maintain that edge on professional shears,
and how this edge geometry underpins all later sharpening techniques.
Unlock Module – $99
✅ 2. Sharpening Machines
A deep dive into the two most common professional sharpening machines:
Flat Hone and Twice As Sharp.
Learn how each works, setup and maintenance, what kinds of shears they excel at,
and how to choose the right one for your workflow.
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✅ 3. Ride Lines
What the ride line is, why it matters, and how to maintain or restore it to create
a perfect seal. Learn how to recognize when a ride line isn’t working correctly,
when it can be corrected, and when it has been compromised beyond repair.
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✅ 4. J-Hooks
What J-hooks and nylon guides are, where they occur in a shear, and why they matter.
Identify them, evaluate their condition and performance, and understand when they
can be corrected or replaced.
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✅ 5. Sharpening Pads for Flat Hone
Pad materials, grit types, and when to use each for precise control and finish
quality on a flat hone.
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✅ 6. Sharpening Wheels for Twice As Sharp
Wheel types, grits, profiling, and maintenance specific to Twice As Sharp machines.
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✅ 7. Water Stones
Soaking vs. splash-and-go, grit progression, maintenance, and surface prep for
consistent sealing.
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✅ 8. Lapping Plates
Types, grit choices, flattening routines, and how to keep your stones true.
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✅ 9. Tension Systems
A thorough explanation of shear tension systems: design types, how to test and
measure them, and precise adjustment techniques for optimal performance.
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✅ 10. Setting Shears / Hammer & Anvil
How to set shears correctly using a hammer and anvil. Learn when and how to use
controlled hammering to adjust blade curvature or alignment, how to support the
shear on an anvil without damaging the edge, and how to judge the right amount
of set for proper tip crossing and tension.
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✅ 11. Proper Tip Alignment
Check and correct tip contact; ensure smooth cutting action end-to-end.
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✅ 12. Scissor Types
The main categories you’ll encounter in the field — left-hand vs. right-hand
designs, swivel models, thinning shears, chunking shears, and texturizers.
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✅ 13. Edge Types
The principal edge geometries you’ll sharpen — convex, semi-convex, beveled,
and serrated.
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✅ 14. Forged vs. Cast
Manufacturing differences, steel behavior, and what that means for sharpening
and longevity.
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✅ 15. Oiling & Maintenance
Disinfection, oiling points, screw cleaning, and long-term care schedules.
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✅ 16. Fitting Guide
Proper shear fit for different hands, ergonomics, and field adjustments that matter.
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✅ 17. Problem Solving
A comprehensive look at diagnosing and correcting common cutting problems.
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✅ 18. Marketing Your Sharpening Business
How to attract, retain, and grow your client base as a professional sharpener.
Unlock Full Module – $249