Yasaka Super Japanese Hair Cutting Shears
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Curator’s note — Yasaka's Super line represents Japanese shear-making at its most disciplined — an edge and action that reward stylists who maintain their tools.
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
Yasaka is one of the quiet legends of Japanese shear-making, and the steel tells you why. These shears are forged in Japan from ATS-314 — a premium high-carbon stainless that sits a clear step above the common 440C grade in hardness and edge retention. If you have wondered what separates a good shear from a genuinely great one, ATS-314 is a large part of the answer.
Blade and geometry
The blade carries a slight angle that improves accuracy and control at the point of cut — a subtle refinement you feel most in scissor-over-comb and precision line work. It performs equally on wet and dry hair, and you can choose the length that matches your method: 5.0" for detail-first cutters, 5.5" as the classic all-rounder, or 6.0" for broader technique and barbering.
In the hand
The offset handle sets your thumb ahead of your fingers so the hand stays open and relaxed, and the sleek tang gives the little finger a proper anchor. The larger finger ring carries Yasaka's signature blue insert for a secure, comfortable grip through long sessions. A precision tension screw lets you fine-tune the action to your exact preference.
Who it suits
The working professional ready to move up to true Japanese forging — a shear you buy once and sharpen for a decade.
Specifications
- Steel: ATS-314 high-carbon stainless, forged in Japan
- Blade: Slightly angled design for enhanced precision
- Lengths: 5.0", 5.5", or 6.0"
- Handle: Ergonomic offset with blue finger-ring insert
- Tang: Sleek, supports natural hand position
- Tension: Adjustable precision screw
- Use: Wet and dry cutting
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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