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How to Inspect Premium Shears When They Arrive

Inspect a new shear against the exact product and variant ordered, then record its condition before cutting or adjusting the pivot.

Complete open steel hair shear on a grey surface
Blade, pivot and handle are separate parts of the comparison. Check each on the selected model.

Check identity and contents

Compare the delivered shear with your order: model, selected length, hand orientation and whether the purchase was a single shear or a set. Check the listing for any case or accessory actually included. Packaging can differ by model, so judge the contents against the order rather than a generic kit photo.

Photograph the parcel, product labels and shear before use. Record a serial number only if one is present. The authenticity checklist can help you compare marks and documentation with the model you bought.

Inspect the tool

Look at the blade tips and cutting lines in good light. Check for visible chips, bends, transit damage or loose hardware. Open and close the shear gently to feel for obvious grinding or catching. For a set, inspect the cutter and thinner separately, including the thinner teeth.

If something looks wrong, keep the shear unused and send the order details and photographs through the contact form. Document the condition before attempting tension changes or sharpening.

Open shear with callouts around its rings, rest, pivot, blades and tips
Reading from the handles toward the tips: finger rings and finger rest, shanks and bumper, central pivot, then blade faces, cutting edges and tips. The small inset shows the tip region.

Put it into service

Once the shear matches the order and its condition is clear, store it clean and dry until your first appointment. Follow the maintenance guide for the ordinary cleaning, pivot oiling and service routine. An arrival inspection records the starting condition; it does not replace ongoing care.

A closer look at shears

Comparing two models? Send us their names or SKUs and the cutting work you have in mind.