Know the maker.
Professional shear brands, profiled and compared.
Here's what each maker says about its steel, and where we have a commercial link.
Explore professional hair scissor brands
Compare makers, check published model details and find questions to ask before buying. Seller links lead to external sites and some may earn a commission.
216-Brand Directory
Search and filter brand profiles by their recorded origin, price tier and materials. Check the exact model with its maker.
Browse all brandsCompare Brands
See side-by-side recorded profile data for steel, handles, price tiers and maker links. Verify the exact model before buying.
Go to comparisonsLearn & Maintain
Read about steel designations, cutting techniques and routine shear care.
Visit the learning hubFeatured brands
Selected profiles from the directory. Check maker information and exact models before buying.
Mina
The current four-model Mina catalog specifies VG10; a separate maker FAQ still describes a different range.
Read the profile
Yasaka
A Nara maker with cutting, thinning and left-handed models; check the exact model before choosing a steel or size.
Read the profileIchiro
A Tokyo-based range with cutting, thinning and left-handed catalog paths; confirm each model's specification.
Read the profileJoewell
Tokosha's hair-scissor brand, launched in 1975; compare Classic and Cobalt models by their published specifications.
Read the profileKasho
KAI's Japanese hair-scissor brand; the steel, handle and tension system differ by series.
Read the profileJuntetsu
Three current 440C models: Standard, Thinning and Entry. Check the named model and local seller terms.
Read the profileJaguar
A Solingen hair-scissor brand with model-specific blade, handle and steel choices.
Read the profileBrowse by recorded origin
These groups follow the origin recorded in each profile. A brand's origin does not establish where every model is made.
Understand the steel
A grade name is one part of a shear's specification. Heat treatment, edge geometry and maintenance also matter.
Research before you buy
We publish profiles and guides. We don't sell scissors or handle orders.
What we do
- Profiles for 216 brands, with recorded model information and links where available.
- Explain what a brand profile establishes and where the evidence is thin.
- Plain-English steel and technique education, plus a side-by-side comparison tool.
- Link to makers and external sellers so you can check current models and terms.
What we don't do
- Sell scissors, take orders, or handle returns, warranties or repairs.
- Confirm a linked seller's current stock, authorization or warranty terms.
- Replace an exact model specification with a broad brand claim.
Read the source, then compare the tool
A maker's current specification is the starting point for an exact model. Our profile may be a short directory entry or a fuller editorial view. Check the model, price and warranty with the seller before buying.
From the article library
Browse comparisons, technique guides and maintenance articles.
Yasaka vs Joewell: Compare the Models, Not the Logos
Yasaka and Joewell each publish a range of professional hair scissors. A brand-wide winner would ignore the different blades, handles and tasks wit...
Read moreKasho vs Joewell vs Mizutani: Compare Three 5.5-Inch Cutters
Kasho, Joewell and Mizutani each offer more than one kind of cutting scissor. Comparing a whole brand against another hides the differences that ma...
Read moreIchiro vs Juntetsu: Compare Current Model Evidence
Ichiro and Juntetsu both appear in professional scissor searches, but their current published evidence is different. Ichiro presents a changing ran...
Read moreSpotted something out of date?
Specs, prices and line-ups change. If a profile needs correction, send the detail and a source so it can be reviewed.
Suggest a correction