How we write our scissor guides
JapanShears publishes these guides for hairdressers, barbers and apprentices choosing and looking after working tools. “JapanShears Editorial” identifies the publisher responsible for the guidance. Our focus is a useful comparison: what changes between two tools, and when that difference matters.
Our store and the products we discuss
JapanShears sells products linked from these pages. Buying shortlists usually draw from our current catalogue, so they describe a selection from our range. Numbered entries organise different choices; they are not laboratory rankings or customer ratings. Brand research pages clearly say when we do not stock that maker.
The Australian retailer directory includes other buying routes and labels our own entry. It reports published ranges and policies rather than awarding service scores.
What a comparison is based on
Product identity, selected options and AUD prices come from the store record. For construction explanations, we use the maker's model pages, catalogues and technical references. Training references help explain a learning task; they do not establish a product's specifications. Source links sit beside the statement they support.
We keep size, hand, edge, tooth design and bundle components separate. If a product family changes an edge with its size, or a set includes a fixed-size thinner, the comparison should show it. When sources disagree, we identify the conflict or leave that particular field unresolved rather than fill it by guesswork.
Photos and illustrations
Named products use existing catalogue or maker photographs. A family image helps identify a model; the selected listing establishes its size, hand and supplied components. Generic diagrams explain anatomy and visible construction without claiming to measure a particular model.
Some drafts, code and generic editorial illustrations are made with AI assistance. We label generated scenes when they appear as page illustrations and keep them separate from product photographs. Neither an illustration nor a specification comparison establishes a hands-on cutting test.
Dates and changing information
Articles retain their original publication dates. An updated date records a substantive revision. Article prices are snapshots of the catalogue; check the selected option before ordering. Retailer policies can change, so follow the linked policy and confirm any conflicting conditions with that seller.
Corrections and questions
If a model, source or explanation needs correcting, send us the page address and the exact product or statement. A SKU, photograph or maker reference helps us locate the issue. For an order question, include your order details through the contact form.
You can read more about JapanShears, start with the guide to choosing a working tool, or compare two options in the buyer comparison.