Tanto Hair Cutting Shears

The Tanto earns its place in a professional line through geometry. Its unusual straight neck, combined with a slight offset handle, keeps the wrist closer to neutral as you cut — and over a full column of clients, that translates into meaningfully less fatigue. It's the kind of design decision you feel at the end of the day rather than in the first snip.

The blades are wider than most, which makes the Tanto genuinely versatile: they carry wet sections cleanly and handle dry cutting with equal composure, while the action stays silky smooth throughout the stroke. The steel is 440C stainless — hard, durable, and dependable at holding its edge.

Practical details finish the package: a locking tension control that holds your setting instead of drifting, a screw-in bumper you can replace when it wears, and a permanent finger rest for stability.

Specifications

• Steel: 440C stainless
• Size: 6.5 inch
• Neck: Straight neck with slight offset handle — reduced wrist fatigue
• Blades: Wide profile for wet or dry cutting
• Tension: Locking tension control
• Details: Permanent finger rest, screw-in bumper, ergonomic design
• Warranty: Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

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.