Introduction
This document evaluates the cutting life and value of scissors made from different materials and alloys, specifically focusing on the impact of additional features on performance.

Specifications and Testing Procedure
A scissors testing device is used to assess various alloys and cutting edge styles. The device measures the number of cuts made through a continuous feed of cotton cloth until a decrease in cutting quality is observed.

Results and Analysis
The results indicate that the addition of features such as Tungsten Carbide and Ceramix™ significantly extends the cutting life of scissors. Specifically, Tungsten Carbide blades more than double the cutting life compared to stainless steel, while Ceramix™ blades extend it over six times.

Comparison of Materials

• Tungsten Carbide: 1.9 times longer cutting life than stainless steel.
• Stainless Steel with Supercut +: 2.3 times longer.
• Tungsten Carbide with Supercut +: 4.1 times longer.
• Ceramix (ceramic coated tungsten carbide with Supercut +): 6.6 times longer.

Conclusion
Investing in scissors with advanced materials and features like Tungsten Carbide and Ceramix™ provides significantly more value and a longer cutting life compared to standard stainless steel scissors.