Ernest Wright Bookbinder 11 inch Scissors

The world's finest scissors handmade in Sheffield, aka "Steel City".  A bookbinder works with paper, bookcloth and sometimes leather to mend or create cherished books. Perfecting each component requires a cutting technique that is at once crisp, decisive and careful. The 11″ Bookbinder Scissors are designed to meet the particular requirements of the bookbinder’s craft. The blades are long, straight, and enduringly sharp thanks to their carbon steel composition. Crucially, their cutting length exceeds the height and width of most books – so they can cut the materials in one or two actions. Whereas some craftspeople, such as embroiderers and quilters, require scissors with a sharp point, in bookbinding a pointy tip brings the risk of removing slightly too much material. To help bookbinders cut with perfect accuracy – especially around the tricky corners of bookcloth and paper pieces – a flat,  soft-edged point has been ground onto the 11″ Bookbinder Scissors. The 11″  Bookbinder Scissors