Mastering Shear Sharpening: A Guide for Shear Technicians
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Our Mission
Glorifying Christ is our first priority. Our second is treating our business associates the way we would want to be treated.
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Our fish logo was chosen with purpose. First, the fish predates even the cross as a symbol of Christianity, and it serves as a constant reminder of our mission to honor Christ in all we do.
Second, the fish is a universal symbol of prosperity and adaptability—able to thrive across borders and cultures. That reflects our heart: to equip people everywhere with the skills to succeed, whether it’s “Teach a person to cut hair” or “Teach a person to sharpen.”
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Description
Mastering Shear Sharpening by Bonnie Megowan
Take your sharpening skills beyond the basics with a practical guide to sharpening and repairing beauty shears. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to solve more challenging sharpening problems, this book gives you clear instructions you can follow at your sharpening station.
Written in a structured workbook format, it provides a detailed sharpening “recipe” to help you understand the process, troubleshoot problems, and work with greater confidence.
What You’ll Learn
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Shear anatomy, geometry, and edges: Understand how shear design affects sharpening and cutting performance.
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Ride line preparation: Learn how to establish and maintain the ride line.
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Honing and polishing: Follow the techniques needed to properly finish your shears.
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Common sharpening mistakes: Identify problems and learn how to correct them.
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Advanced troubleshooting: Explore more challenging repairs, including reconvexing shears that were previously beveled.
Book Details
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Author: Bonnie Megowan
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Length: 249 pages and more than 59,000 words
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Format: Practical workbook with step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting guidance
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Who It’s For: Beginning and experienced sharpeners working with beauty and groomer shears
Learn Alongside the Videos
We recommend pairing the book with the Mastering Shear Sharpening Video Series so you can read the instructions and watch the techniques in action.
Planning to Attend Training?
The book and video series are included with our shear sharpening training. If you purchase them before training, the amount you paid will be credited toward your training cost.
Shipping, Warranty and Support
We ship fast from our family-run business near Atlanta, Georgia—most orders go out within 1–2 business days. You’ll get tracking info as soon as your tools are on the way.
Our Bonika brand shears are backed by our amazing best in the industry lifetime warranty. Other items come with a manufacturer’s warranty and are backed by Bonika’s outstanding support. If you ever need sharpening, parts, or help with a product, we’re here for you.
Our family has been serving stylists and sharpeners since 1988. Learn more about who we are on our About Bonika page.