Is the curve actually that much? Have you measured it with a feeler gauge to see
what the actual amount of curve is? All good shears have some curve in one
blade, but an actual 1/8" seems excessive. Check it and let us know what the
actual amount is. We can go from there.
On Jul 26, 2014, at 2:03 PM, Don Schwartz  wrote:

> 
> 
> Wiss inlaid scissors, 9in overall. One of the blades has a long bend in it (no
kink), resulting in a 1/8 curve along the cutting edge. I have hammers, vises, a
small piece RR track and can heat the blade if need be. How best to proceed?
> 
> Don
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