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The Different Handle Types for Shears

by Benjamin Seyfarth
Different handle designs for salon and barber shears
It’s something to consider: It’s easy to notice the blade, but have you considered the handle? The blade is responsible for the cut line, but the handle is the extension of your hand and assists form. Choose the handle type carefully, to enjoy both your craft and investment for longer.
Posted in barber, blending scissor, blending shear, Choosing a shear, hair scissors, Hair shears, japanese scissors, japanese shears, mizutani, mizutani scissors, mizutani shears, quality shears, salon, salon shears, shear care, Shear selection

What's The Proper Place to Store my Salon Shears?

by Benjamin Seyfarth
High-quality hairstylist shear case
Shear cases are designed to protect your shears from damage and your hands from being cut by your shears. Selecting a quality shear case is important for a stylist. This guide will give some pointers on how to select a scissor case.
Posted in barber, hair scissors, Hair shears, quality shears, salon shears, scissor, shear, shear care, stylist

Are There Shear Problems Edgewise Can't Fix?

by Benjamin Seyfarth
Some problems, which come up with premium salon shears can be fixed. Others cannot. This post describes which scissor problems are fixable, and which are not.
Posted in barber, blending scissor, blending shear, hair scissors, Hair shears, japanese scissors, japanese shears, Keiki scissors, Keiki Shears, mizutani, mizutani scissors, mizutani shears, notcher, notching scissor, notching shear, quality shears, salon shears, scissor, shear, shear care, thinner, thinning scissor, thinning shear

Can You Sharpen my Knives?

by Benjamin Seyfarth
Levelset Mizutani Stellite Series-1 Shear
Can You Sharpen my Knives?
Posted in barber, blending scissor, blending shear, colored scissor, colored shear, hair scissors, Hair shears, japanese scissors, japanese shears, Keiki scissors, Keiki Shears, mizutani, mizutani scissors, mizutani shears, notching scissor, notching shear, quality shears, salon, salon shears, scissor, shear, shear care, stylist, thinner, thinning scissor, thinning shear, titanium coated scissor, titanium coated shear