Total length 15.3 cm
Handle length 8 cm
Cutting Blades length 5.5 cm
Blade width (maximum) 0.8 cm
Weight 80 gram
Scissors Care:
- Do not clean in dishwasher to keep blades sharp.
- Keep blades clean and dry after use.
- Do not use it to cut metal or overly hard object.
- Keep away from children.
- Use with care as it is extremely sharp! So sharp one can hear it working!
Form follows function:
Traditional Chinese scissors fashioned with a large handle for full insert of the hand.
The reason behind it is that scissors had been a multi-functional tool in ancient times for not only cutting paper and cloth but as well as food and leather. Thus large handles enable fuller force control of the scissors blade for whatever one is cutting.
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.