Scissor nomenclature diagram

Entity

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The Cabinet of Scissor Curiosities

Scissor nomenclature diagram: A detailed drawing of scissors with their parts labeled and named.
Scissor nomenclature diagram

A detailed drawing of scissors with their parts labeled and named.

Name/Title

Scissor nomenclature diagram

Entry/Object ID

2025.6.21

Description

A pair of scissors is made up of distinct parts. This Nomenclature section looks at the various parts and variations thereof. The diagram here shows the names given to different areas on a pair of scissors: Bow (Thumbbow, Fingerbow) Root Shank Nail Hole (area) Farside Backside Shoulder Top Swedge Outside Blade Thumb Blade Finger Blade Point (Not Tip!) Tops Stopper Joint (Swamp Joint, Tight Joint) Under Heel End Platform (area) Ride Line Inside Blade Cranked Shank Bents or Crooks Flags

Category

Nomenclature

Created By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Create Date

February 13, 2025

Updated By

studygroup@scissornet.org

Update Date

March 31, 2025