Makoto Student Hair Thinning Shears - Open Box

Every stylist's first thinning shear teaches habits that last a career — which is why a student tool should still be a properly made one. The Makoto Student Hair Thinning Shear is handmade to professional standards at an apprentice-friendly price, and this open-box listing makes it an even smarter way to start.

Built to Teach Good Technique

The offset handle puts your thumb in a more natural position, and the removable thumb rest lets you set up the grip that suits your hand — both reduce strain through the wrist so fatigue doesn't creep into your work. With 27 teeth on a 5.5” frame, it removes weight and adds soft texture predictably, exactly what you want while you're learning how a thinner behaves in the hair.

The Steel Underneath

Japanese 440C stainless steel with a Japanese-style convex edge hardened to 60-61 HRC — the same blade geometry found on far more expensive shears, so blending stays clean rather than choppy.

Specifications

• Steel: Japanese 440C stainless
• Blade: Japanese-style convex edge, 60-61 HRC
• Size: 5.5 inch, 27 teeth
• Handle: Offset with removable thumb rest
• Construction: Handmade, two-piece welded
• Condition: Open box
• 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.