Why These $800 Scissors Still Can’t Be Made by Machines | WSJ Coveted

Whiteley’s and Ernest Wright’s handmade tailoring shears are globally renowned for their sharpness and longevity, but the two rivals have faced troubles that left their coveted scissors hanging by a thread. WSJ went to Sheffield, England, to see why these precise scissors that can reach prices of $800 still cannot be made by machines and take around 90 hand-crafted steps to make. Chapters: 0:00 Whiteley’s and Ernest Wright shears 1:51 What makes a good pair of scissors 3:47 How these scissors are made 5:50 Why both companies nearly died 7:19 Passing on old skills before retirements Coveted WSJ's Coveted highlights the precision and process behind expertly-crafted cult favorites — from the pencils beloved by Disney animators to the sushi knives breaking thousands of years of Japanese tradition. These stories show how the smallest everyday items can be transformed into the ultimate luxury splurge. #Scissors #Coveted #WSJ