Hit Point
Scissor anatomyTurn a symptom or feature into a precise service brief
Locate the broad part family, use maker wording, record the observation, and ask a scoped service question. Apply to Hit Point
- 01 Locate Start with tip, blade, pivot, shank, rings, rest, or contact area.
- 02 Name Match the exact model's diagram and terminology.
- 03 Describe Record visible condition, sound, resistance, incident, and baseline change.
- 04 Brief Ask what is in scope, what work is proposed, and how return is verified.
Do not inferOne photograph, sound, feel, pull, fold, or visible mark cannot identify a cause or authorize adjustment or repair.
Description
The hit point (ヒットポイント) is the small rubber or metal stop where the handles meet when the shears close. It cushions each close and sets where the blade tips meet.
Hit Point (ヒットポイント)
Quick look
- What it is: The rubber or metal stop where the handles meet
- Job: Cushions each close and sets where the tips meet
- Types: Push-in rubber (common on offset handles), screw-in, and metal
- Care: Replace when it is compressed, cracked or loose
What it does
The hit point sits where the two handles meet as the shears close. Most are small rubber inserts; some makers use metal. It stops the handles clashing on every close, and its height sets how far the blades travel, which decides where the blade tips meet. English catalogs often call the same part the bumper or stopper.
Signs of wear
- The tips no longer meet cleanly, or the shears stop cutting at the point
- Each close sounds louder or feels harsher
- The hit point looks compressed, cracked or loose, or is missing
- A new push-in hit point that sits proud stops the blades closing fully
Not the same as blade contact: the point where the edges meet moves from heel to tip as the blades close (see Touch Point). The polished contact area at the pivot is the ride.
Related guide: Tool Mastery: Shear Anatomy
Sources
- Scissors Yamato (シザーズ大和): hit point rubber replacement
- Utsumi (内海): hit point types column
See Also
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWhat is the hit point on a pair of scissors?
The hit point (ヒットポイント) is the small stop, usually rubber and sometimes metal, fitted where the two handles meet as the shears close. It cushions each close and sets how far the blades close, so the tips meet correctly. It is a replaceable part.
What happens when the hit point wears or falls out?
The blades close further than designed, so the tips no longer meet cleanly and stop cutting at the point. Each close also gets louder and harsher. Replacing a worn rubber hit point is cheap and quick.
Can I replace the hit point myself?
Push-in rubber hit points can be replaced at home. Press the new one fully into its hole: one that sits proud stops the blades closing fully and the tips stop cutting. Leave screw-in and metal types to a sharpener, and any change that alters how the tips meet.
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