Vintage Pinking Shears. Japanese st. Steel , Circa 1945/50 Black handles

Vintage seamstress pinking shears (saw-tooth blade), Japanese steel, circa 1945/50, handles painted black (original). Made in Japan where the best steel blades for swords, scissors and knives have been made for centuries. Pinking Shears. Stainless Steel Dressmaking Scissors. Serrated and Scalloped Blades Made in Japan VERSATILE PINKING SHEARS - An essential for your sewing box. The sharp blades are saw-toothed/ arced instead of straight leaving a zigzag pattern as you cut, the sawtooth/ arc pattern can limit the length of the frayed thread of unfinished cloth edges and thus minimize damage. Perfect for quilting, tailoring and edging. the black color on the handles is wearing off a bit of rust and needs sharpening. Other than that they’re in good condition.