Saki Kigumi Wood and Steel Hair Cutting Shears

Most shears are all steel; the Kigumi asks why. Its remarkable three-layer sandwich construction sets 440C stainless steel between two layers of premium wood — steel where the cutting happens, wood where your hand lives. The result is exceptional strength with a warmth to the touch no bare-metal handle can offer.

The cutting side is equally deliberate. A sword-style blade concentrates force along the razor-sharp convex edge, so sections part with a super-smooth, quiet closure and the kind of precision professional hairdressers and barbers stake their reputation on. An easily adjustable tension thumb screw lets you tune the action in seconds, and the ergonomic design — with a permanent finger rest — is built for daily, long-term use.

Who it suits

The stylist who wants their primary cutter to be as beautiful as the work it produces — without giving up an inch of performance.

Specifications

• Steel: 440C stainless
• Construction: Three-layer sandwich — steel between two layers of premium wood
• Blade: Sword-style with convex edge for super-smooth cutting
• Size: 6.0 inch
• Handle: Ergonomic, with permanent finger rest
• Tension: Adjustable thumb screw
• 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.