Saki Elite Powder Steel 6.25" Cutting Shears - CH625R

Powder metallurgy is the most advanced way to make shear steel, and it is worth understanding before you spend this kind of money. Instead of casting an ingot, the alloy is atomized into powder and compressed — producing an ultra-fine, perfectly uniform grain with none of the weak spots of conventional steel. The practical result: the Elite CH625R holds a razor edge up to three times longer than traditional steels, even under heavy daily use.

Blade geometry

The blade carries an elongated, subtly curved profile built for slide cutting. It glides through thick and layered hair without snagging, and the fine edge excels at texturizing, point cutting, and scissor-over-comb. Because the steel's grain is so uniform, the edge resists the micro-chipping that dulls lesser blades — hair is severed cleanly, which means fewer split ends walking out of your chair.

The finger tang

The extended ergonomic tang is the detail most stylists notice first. It cradles the little finger for genuine leverage and stability, encouraging a natural hand posture that lowers repetitive-strain risk across long sessions. Offset handles and an adjustable tension system let you dial the action to your own hand.

Who it suits

A busy professional who cannot afford downtime for resharpening and wants one shear that covers precision and volume work alike. The dense, non-porous powder steel is also exceptionally rust-resistant — it tolerates real salon conditions.

Specifications

• Steel: Powder metal (powder metallurgy alloy), ultra-fine uniform grain
• Edge retention: Up to 3x longer than conventional steels
• Blade: Elongated, subtly curved profile for slide cutting
• Length: 6.25 inches
• Handle: Offset, extended ergonomic finger tang
• Tension: Adjustable system
• Corrosion resistance: Dense, non-porous structure resists rust
• Model: CH625R

The blade should roughly match your middle finger; the whole shear, your palm. 6.0" is the all-round choice; 6.5"–7.0" for scissor-over-comb and barbering. Shear Size Guide — find your length in 30 seconds.

Free shipping on every order. Free returns — if it doesn’t feel right in your hand, send it back at no charge. Start your return in under a minute from the Start a Return page linked in the menu at the top of every page.

Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects — if we find a defect in materials or workmanship, we repair or replace it. Routine sharpening, oiling, and tension adjustment are part of normal professional care and keep your edge in top shape.