Made in Japan Pro 6.5 Inch From Yasaka
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Curator’s note — Made in Japan by Yasaka, this 6.5-inch professional shear reflects decades of disciplined grinding — a benchmark I measure others against.
Routine sharpening & normal wear are part of shear care
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Yasaka Pro 6.5": When You Need Reach and Leverage
There is a reason working barbers and salon veterans reach for a longer shear: blade length is leverage. The Yasaka Pro 6.5", handcrafted in Japan by Yasaka, gives you the extended blade that makes scissor-over-comb work, bold blunt lines, and long, thick, or high-volume hair feel controlled instead of laborious. It is a shear for experienced hands that want Japanese precision in a larger frame.
How Yasaka Builds It
- Forged Japanese steel: High-grade steel, properly forged, is what allows a razor edge, high hardness, long edge retention, and resistance to corrosion and wear. This is the foundation everything else sits on.
- Clam-shaped convex edge: The classic Japanese edge geometry, honed for gliding cuts with minimal drag through wet or dry hair. Convex edges reward good technique with clean, precise lines.
- Offset ergonomic handle: The offset configuration lets your thumb sit in a more natural position, taking load off the wrist and elbow across a full day of clients.
- Adjustable tension system: A precision screw lets you dial blade tension to your own cutting feel and keep the blades in ideal alignment.
Specifications
- Origin: Handcrafted in Japan by Yasaka
- Steel: Premium forged Japanese steel
- Edge: Clam-shaped convex
- Length: 6.5 inches
- Handle: Ergonomic offset
- Tension: Adjustable precision screw
Who It Suits
Stylists and barbers with larger hands, heavy scissor-over-comb workloads, or clients with substantial hair volume will feel the benefit of the 6.5-inch length immediately. If most of your day is fine detail on short crops, consider a shorter blade; if you need reach, balance, and durability for demanding salon work, this is the Yasaka to own.
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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