Saki Chīsai Hair Cutting Scissors
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Curator’s note — Chīsai means small, and this scissor honors it — a short blade for precise detail passes around ears, fringes, and the lines clients notice most.
Shear Size Guide
A shear is a lifetime tool. Thirty seconds of measuring saves you ten years of the wrong one.
Measure against your hand
Hold a shear (or a ruler) against your open palm. The blade should roughly match the length of your middle finger, and the whole shear should be about the length of your palm from crease to fingertip. If the blade runs well past your finger, size down; if it disappears against it, size up.
What each length is for
5.0"–5.5" — Precision and detail work: point cutting, texturizing around the face, close control. The choice for smaller hands and exacting layer work.
5.75"–6.0" — The all-rounder. Most working stylists live here: enough blade for full sections, still nimble for detail. If you own one shear, this is the length.
6.5"–7.0" — Scissor-over-comb, barbering, and heavy section work. The longer blade covers a comb in one pass and powers through dense hair — a barber's daily driver.
The 30-second balance test
When your shears arrive, run this test: hold them with only your thumb and ring finger in the rings, open and close them slowly ten times at eye level. The blades should move without your wrist tensing, and the tips shouldn’t dip or wander. That’s balance — it matters more than any spec on the page.
Still unsure?
Order the length that tests best on your hand — every shear ships free with free returns, so if it doesn’t feel right in your hand, send it back and try the next size. And every blade we sell is backed by our lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.
Routine sharpening & normal wear are part of shear care
Both ways, every order
Usually arrives in 2–5 business days
Saki Chīsai: Matte Black 440C, Three Sizes
The Chīsai keeps its promise simple: proven steel, a finish that works as hard as it looks, and a size for every hand. Each pair is handmade from premium Japanese 440C stainless steel, then coated in matte black titanium; a finish that resists wear and glare while giving the shear a clean, understated presence at the station.
Choosing Your Length
- 5.5": Maximum control for detail work and precision cutting close to the head.
- 6.0": The versatile middle ground; one shear for nearly every technique.
- 7.0": Reach and leverage for scissor-over-comb and heavy section work.
Blade length is one of the most personal choices in a cutter's kit; the Chīsai lets you match the tool to your technique rather than adapting your technique to the tool.
Specifications
- Steel: Japan 440C stainless
- Finish: Matte black titanium coating
- Sizes: 5.5", 6.0", 7.0"
- Construction: Handmade
- Warranty: Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects
For stylists and barbers who want dependable Japanese steel in a blacked-out package, the Chīsai delivers without ceremony.
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.
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