Sharp debridement is used to remove nonviable or infected tissue, slough, and bacterial burden, and to remodel wound base and edges. It is typically reserved for healable wounds. Only debridement to bleeding tissue can convert a stalled chronic wound to an acute wound and restart the healing cascade. Sharp debridement is usually modus operandi, the cornerstone of debridement in a wound care clinic, and is performed using sharp instruments (ie, scissors, scalpels, forceps, curettes, and razor blades). It can be combined with other types of debridement (eg, enzymatic). Aggressive wound debridement weekly or every 2 weeks improves wound outcomes.