Saturday, January 11, 2014

A Short History Of Dovo Scissors

By Marissa Velazquez


When people think of quality scissors the first name that comes to mind is dovo scissors. These shears are manufactured by the oldest blade company in Germany and have the distinction of being some of the highest quality shears in the world. When the company was first formed in 1906 the two partners combined their names to create the company identity. Starting with a base of thirteen employees they persevered through good times and bad to become the largest scissor maker in Germany.

When electric razors became popular after the war it became obvious to the operators that something needed to be done to compensate the company for the loss of sales. Owner, Fritz Bracht determined by visiting shops and beauty salons that hair cutters were in need of a better product to use in the shops. He designed the Eureka styling shears by curving the blades slightly to allow for smoother finished cuts. The Eureka was a source of much needed production orders and revived the company's financial resources.

In 1951 a new technician bolstered the production of their scissor trade and today they have over one hundred employees who produce over 1200 pairs a day. The market place for their products is over seventy five percent exported with the remaining twenty five percent being sold in Germany. Their products can be found in over one hundred twenty countries worldwide.

Starting in 1952 they took over several companies and incorporated them under the business name. Nearly all companies that were purchased were in the business of manufacturing razors or shaving equipment. In the two decades between 1960 and 1980 they acquired two companies that dealt with manicure and pedicure equipment and a type of scissor that was jointed by pocket knives.

They currently offer over seventy five different styles and types of scissor for purchase. You can buy these items locally or go to the internet and order them from the online catalogue that is available. Some styles of their product include items specifically for hair cutting, manicure or pedicure uses, kitchen needs and speciality items for sewing and hobbies.

The differences you will notice are generally found in the style and shape of handles. You will also notice changes in the length and depth of the angle of honing when it was made. When you look at the blades the differences may not be obvious but you will notice changes in the look of any item you are cutting.

The company offers repair and sharpening services to their customers. They strongly recommend that if you have steel goods made by them you need to wipe them dry after each use. This also applies to stainless steel items. If you plan to store them for a length of time they advise that you rub them down with light machine oil. With the proper care these tools should last a lifetime for most users.

When used for employment for hair dressers and manicurists or as an instrument for your home most people say that dovo scissors are clearly the best you can get. The cost is not unreasonable and the product is available locally. There is a lot to be said for convenience and quality wrapped in one package.




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