Sakura Swivel Hairdressing Shears Set (Hair Cutting and Thinning Shears)

Repetitive strain is the quiet career-ender in this trade, and the swivel thumb is one of the few handle innovations that genuinely addresses it. On the Sakura set, a single swivel thumb rotating a full 360 degrees lets your thumb follow its natural arc instead of locking into one angle — taking stress off the elbow and shoulder — while the offset handle keeps the wrist in a neutral cutting position. For stylists managing carpal tunnel symptoms, this geometry can be the difference that keeps them behind the chair.

Both shears are handmade from Japanese 440C stainless steel with two-piece welded construction, carrying Japanese-style convex blades hardened to 60–61 HRC — hard enough for a fine, long-lasting edge, smooth enough for effortless daily cutting.

Sakura Swivel Cutting Shears

• Steel: Japanese 440C stainless
• Blade: Japanese-style convex, 60–61 HRC
• Thumb: Single swivel with 360° rotation
• Build: Handmade, two-piece welded
• Size: 5.5 inches

Sakura Swivel Thinning Shears

With 27 teeth, the thinning shear is the set's blending engine — removing bulk, adding texture, and softening weight lines invisibly. It shares the same swivel thumb and offset ergonomics, so your blending work is as easy on the joints as your cutting.

• Teeth: 27
• Steel: Japanese 440C stainless
• Blade: Japanese-style convex, 60–61 HRC
• Thumb: Single swivel with 360° rotation
• Build: Handmade, two-piece welded
• Size: 5.75 inches

What's in the set

• Sakura Swivel hair cutting shears
• Sakura Swivel thinning shears (27 teeth)
• Hair razor
• Leather carrying case

Warranty: Backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects.

Who this set suits

Stylists feeling wrist, elbow, or shoulder strain — and anyone who wants ergonomic insurance before the strain starts.

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.