The handles gives the shears most distinctive look departs itself many other shears in the market.
Ergonomically curved handle, fits hands comfortably.
It is made of Marine-grade Plywood riveted onto the full metal body of the shears.
Unlike regular hardwood, marine-grade plywood is both moisture resistant and stable. The plywood handle has also been impregnated with wood oil and wax not just for protection but also gives the shears a smart classic knife appearance.
It is made by a manufacturer named Zhaung Xiaoquan who has been making scissors for the last 350 years in China. A Chinese heritage.
Made in Hangzhou, China.
Zhang Xiaoquan brand name in Chinese is laser etched on the blades.
One will find more excellent scisssors of this make from our shop.
Scissors Dimension:
Total length 26.0 cm
Handle length 12 cm
Cutting Blades length 10 cm
Blade width (maximum) 2.5 cm
Weight 288 gram
Scissors Care:
- Do not clean in dishwasher to keep blades sharp and handles.
- Keep blades clean and dry after use.
- Not to soak shears in water.
- Handles can be polished with wood oil for keeping the wood supple after a couple years of use.
- Keep away from children.
- Use with care as it is extremely sharp!
The story of Zhang Xiaoquan:
Founded in Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), Eastern China in 1643. In the dying years of the Ming Dynasty, a craftsman Zhang Jiasi found a way to make scissors that were both beautiful and durable.
He used iron to built the body of the scissors, integrating the handles to the blades in one piece. Thus it can be easily moulded and shaped when made.
Most importantly he had a new trick. By adapting an ancient sword-making technique of mixing molten steel into the cutting edges of the blades. The use of high temperature and a lot of careful hammering. It gives the scissors a much harder, sharper blade. Where no one had done so before.
In the 17th century, Chinese suddenly had a powerful and versatile new tool in their home - A pair of Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors.
Later, the business was later named after his son Zhang Xaioquan, with whom had new workshops were set up in the beautiful city Hangzhou, where it cluster around the famous West Lake.
In the years since they have been used and treasured by Qing Court emperors, and in New China it was cited as exemplars of Chinese craftsmanship by Chairman Mao.
It is said every household in China owns a pair of Zhang Xaioquan scissors. Indeed so.