Sakura Hair Thinning Shears/Scissors

Thinning is high-repetition work — dozens of openings and closings per section — which is exactly where a swivel thumb earns its keep. The Sakura pairs a 27-tooth thinning blade with a single swivel thumb that rotates a full 360°, letting your thumb follow your hand's natural arc instead of forcing your elbow and shoulder up to compensate.

What 27 teeth gives you

A 27-tooth count is the versatile middle of the thinning range: aggressive enough to remove real bulk from dense hair, fine enough to add texture and blend without visible stepping. One shear covers debulking, softening, and finishing.

Construction

The Sakura is handmade from Japanese 440C stainless steel with two-piece welded construction and a Japanese-style convex edge hardened to 60–61 HRC. Combined with the ergonomic offset handle, it is a thinning shear built for years of comfortable daily cutting.

Who it suits

Stylists who texturize heavily, and especially anyone already feeling wrist, elbow, or shoulder strain — the swivel exists to take that load off. Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Specifications

• Teeth: 27
• Steel: Japanese 440C stainless, handmade
• Edge: Japanese-style convex, 60–61 HRC
• Thumb: Single swivel with 360° rotation
• Handle: Ergonomic offset
• Construction: Two-piece welded
• Size: 5.75 inches
• Warranty: Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects

What's included

• Sakura thinning shear
• Hair razor
• Leather carrying case

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.