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Selection of professional hair cutting shears

Japanese shears, model by model.

Compare the stated edge, steel, handle and size on each Japanese shear listing before choosing your pair.

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Cutting shears, thinning shears, and specialty tools — find the right blade for your style.

Yasaka 7 inch cutting shears

Cutting shears

Your primary tool. Convex, beveled, and sword blades from top Japanese brands.

Yasaka 6.5 inch French cutting shears

Thinning shears

Blend, texturise, and remove bulk. 30–46 tooth options for every cutting style.

Professional thinning scissors

Sets & kits

Cutting + thinning bundles. Matched pairs at better value than buying separately.

Premium leather scissor case

Razors & blades

Straight razors, styling razors, and replacement blades from Feather and Japanese manufacturers.

Feather styling razor

Left-handed

True left-grind shears designed for left-handed professionals. Not reversed — purpose-built.

Yasaka left-handed cutting shears

6.5" — Professional favourite

The size most stylists land on. Enough reach for over-comb, enough precision for detail work.

Yasaka scissors 3pc master set

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Browse by brand, size, handle type, and more — find the right shears for your style.

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Why professionals choose JapanShears.com.au

Look beyond a steel name. A Japanese shear is a combination of blade geometry, handle and balance. We make those model-level details easier to compare so you can choose for your own technique.

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Long blades, dedicated left-hand options and matched sets to consider for scissor-over-comb and barber detail work.

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A practical shortlist of Japanese shear shapes for everyday salon cutting, detail work and longer strokes.

10 Shear and Blade Makers to Compare
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10 Shear and Blade Makers to Compare

Ten maker profiles, including stocked and research ranges. Compare origin, blade design and exact models.

FAQ

What should I compare first?

Start with blade type, selected length and hand. Then compare the stated steel, handle and maker for each model.

Does steel grade tell the whole story?

No. Blade geometry, tooth design and the selected configuration matter as well. Use the steel guide alongside the product record.

Are cutters and thinners interchangeable?

No. A cutter has a plain edge for the line; a thinner uses teeth to remove part of a section.

Do you offer left-hand models?

Yes. Check the left-handed collection, then confirm the exact hand and size on the listing.

Where do you ship?

Across Australia and internationally. Australian standard delivery is available at online checkout. Ask us about international or express service; standard shipping is free on scissor orders and express adds $9 where offered.

How can I compare two SKUs?

Send us both model numbers through the contact form and tell us the cutting work you have in mind.

A closer look at shears

Model notes, edge guides and care advice from the JapanShears journal.

Japanese shear notes, sent occasionally.