The shank of the scissors is the

• A. The space between the pivot point and the thumb ring where the index and middle finger rise while using the scissors
• B. The blade edge
• C. The screw
• D. The handle that connects to the finger rings

Answer: (A)

The shank is the midsection of the scissors, the part that runs from the pivot point to the thumb ring. It forms the shaft you grip and along which the index and middle fingers rise as you open and control the blades. This area provides the balance and leverage that let you guide the cut smoothly. The blade edge is the sharp part that does the cutting, the screw is the pivot that holds the blades together and adjusts tension, and the handle that connects to the finger rings is the part you actually hold with your hand. So the space between the pivot and the thumb ring—the shank—best fits the described location.