Makoto Student Hair Cutting Scissors

Your first shear teaches your hands what good cutting feels like — which is exactly why a student shouldn't learn on a bad one. The Makoto was built to solve that problem: a genuinely handmade, professionally crafted shear priced for cosmetology students.

There are no student-grade shortcuts in the steel. The Makoto is Japanese 440C stainless with a Japanese-style convex blade hardened to 60-61 HRC — the same edge geometry and hardness range found on professional shears costing far more. Translation: it cuts cleanly, holds its edge, and resharpens properly for years. This is a shear that will still be working long after graduation.

The ergonomics teach good habits early. An offset handle with a removable thumb rest keeps the hand and wrist in a comfortable, low-fatigue position — so you build sound technique from your very first mannequin head.

Specifications

• Steel: Japanese 440C stainless
• Blade: Japanese-style convex, 60-61 HRC
• Construction: Handmade, two-piece welded
• Handle: Offset, with removable thumb rest
• Size: 5.5 inch
• 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.