How India's Workshops Churn Out Thousands Of Handcrafted Scissors | Risky Business

Workers in the Indian city of Meerut toil away in dangerous workshops to make a simple household item: scissors. But the centuries old industry is struggling to survive because cheaper scissors from China are flooding the market.

00:00 - Introduction
01:16 - Forging Scissor Blades
02:32 - Making Handle Casts
03:17 - Pouring Molten Brass
04:08 - Conditions In The Furnace
04:30 - Health Risks For Meerut Workers
04:46 - Breaking Apart Scissor Sides
05:45 - Sharpening The Blades
06:50 - A Superior Product In India
07:20 - Meerut's Ancient Craft
08:06 - Fierce Competition From China
09:16 - Finishing And Packaging Scissors
09:43 - A Harsh Life For Workers

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