Common Scissor Blade Modifications Across Different Industries
Scissors are essential tools in a wide range of industries, from red meat processing to composite manufacturing. But one pair of scissors can’t do it all. At Wolff Industries, we craft scissors for specific job functions—whether it’s cutting through Kevlar, trimming fat off a side of beef, or opening a bag of coffee beans. In each of these use cases, the right blade modification can make all the difference in performance, precision, and safety.
Below, we explore the most common scissor blade modifications and the industries where they matter most.
Why Blade Modifications Matter
The average person may use a single pair of scissors for nearly everything, even if it means forcing dull blades through tough material. But for professionals, certain jobs require precision, consistency, and often a higher level of safety. That’s where specialized blade modifications come into play.
Wolff Industries offers a range of blade customizations, including:
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Curved blades (left or right)
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Safety tips (blunt or rounded blunt)
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Ball tips
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Corrugation (serration)
Curved Blades
Used in: Food processing, textile manufacturing
Yes, we can curve the blades of scissors—and not all scissors can withstand this modification. Only scissors made from high-quality steel, like those from Wolff Industries, can be curved without compromising the tool. Cheap steel breaks under this process.
In poultry processing, for example, curved blades (left or right) allow operators to trim closer to the bone, increasing yield. In the textile industry, curved blades prevent the sharp tips from poking or damaging fabric while cutting threads, making them ideal for precision tasks.
Safety Tips: Blunt and Rounded
Used in: Apparel manufacturing, meat processing, general workplace safety
Most people are familiar with blunt-tip scissors, but rounded blunt tips take safety to another level. Regular blunt tips are great for general use, like sewing or dressmaking, where avoiding punctures in fabric is important.
In crowded, high-speed environments like poultry processing plants, rounded blunt tips reduce the risk of injury. If someone slips or moves unexpectedly, the rounded tips prevent cuts, even with direct contact. It’s an easy way to avoid the dreaded “buddy poke” in a busy workplace.
Ball Tips
Used in: Poultry processing, pet grooming
Ball tips are a unique modification exclusive to Wolff Industries. Each ball tip is handmade by our production team by melting metal, dropping it into a mold, and attaching it to the thumb blade of the scissors.
These are especially important in venting—a step in poultry evisceration where operators make precise cuts near internal organs. The ball tip protects delicate tissue from punctures, allowing workers to cut confidently and safely.
Ball-tipped scissors are also valued in pet grooming, where tissue protection is a concern.
Corrugation (Serration)
Used in: Aerospace, textiles, industrial applications
Corrugation refers to shaping a blade with fine ridges and grooves, allowing it to grip slippery or tough materials that a polished blade would struggle to cut. In other words, serration for scissors.
At Wolff Industries, we customize corrugation to suit the material and use case. One popular configuration is the “hammer and anvil” setup, where the corrugated thumb blade (anvil) holds the material while the razor-sharp finger blade (hammer) slices cleanly through.
Industries like aerospace demand highly specialized tools. One of our proudest achievements? Designing scissors for NASA capable of cutting through Dyneema, a fiber laminate stronger than steel. Our ultra-modified scissors serve as the backup plan if NASA’s emergency release systems fail. Yes—our scissors are literally in space.
Not Sure What You Need? We Can Help.
If you’re facing specialized cutting needs and haven’t found the right tool, it may be time to consider a blade modification. At Wolff Industries, we don’t just sell scissors—we partner with you to develop the exact tool you need for the job.
Whether you're cutting in a cleanroom, a meat plant, or on a spacecraft, we’re here to help you do it better, safer, and more efficiently. Speak with one of our experts to determine the best scissor blade modification for your application.