subject: Japanese Hair Shears [print this page] Hair shears are made from all kinds of steel, but the most popular is Japanese and many salon professionals will agree that its sharper, more balanced and extremely durable. All hair shears are made with stainless steel manufactured either in Japan, Korea, Germany, Taiwan, China or India. So why is Japanese steel the best and what benefits will it give you?
The steel made is Japan is regarded as the highest quality steel around the globe since other Asian steels are good but tend to be softer and dont hold their sharpness for too long. German steel, on the other hand, is very hard but a bit too much to sharpen properly. Indian steels are the lowest quality you can get as they dont sharpen well at all and if you somehow manage to get a razor edge then it wont last long.
Japanese steel promises a razor sharp edge for extra-smooth cutting, and if you get a high quality pair then youll also enjoy comfort and a personalized design. When searching for your own pair of Japanese hair shears, make sure that theyre forged and not cast for superior balance and strength. Hand forged is the best (and priciest) available but if youre an experienced professional needing a pair of hair shears for the long run then it would be wise to invest just once in a pair that will last a lifetime.
Although the design is pretty subjective, you can always follow in the steps of other professionals who prefer long, comfortable crane handles and a smooth convex edge for silky smooth and extra swift cutting. Always ensure that the finger holes are the right size and that the blades have the correct tension, not to mention the right weight as well.
A top quality brand for Japanese hair shears is the Saki Katana Shear which has a triple honed convex edge and a long crane handle with a correctly tensioned ball-bearing screw for the smoothest and swiftest cutting. This brand also provides a set which includes a regular cutting shear and a texturizing shear used to add extra style or reduce volume. Saki Katana guarantees complete security over their shears with a lifetime warranty, so this is definitely a must-try brand.
Japanese hair shears are unquestionably the best on the market, but its up to your personal choice whether you invest wisely in a brand as trustworthy as Saki Katana or similar. Just make sure that the brand you choose promises a lifetime warranty against manufacture defects to avoid any problems later on.
