Shisato Shears
Shisato shears are used by top hair stylists. They hold their edge and are a superb choice for effortless cutting within a wide range of techniques, including dry cutting and slide cutting. They feature high quality manufacturing and Japanese stainless steel. The Shisato brand has been put to the test and continues to maintain an excellent reputation in the industry for over 35 years. High quality hairdressing shears for professional quality stylists. Official site of Shisato Shears.
Shisato Karma
Shisato Karma
The Shisato Karma features wide blades for effortless slide cutting and gliding through the client's hair.
Includes scissor case and finger ring sizers for comfort fit
Lifetime Warranty against faulty materials or workmanship
Lightweight Japanese Hitachi ATS 314 Cobalted steel
Hand-forged from an advanced alloy Japanese Hitachi steel category (ATS 314 - Molybdenum Vanadium Cobalt) that produces one of the finest cutting blades available on the market
Designed for slide cutting
Design has been widely used in Japan by top stylists who recognize the benefits of using tools made for specific tasks
Width of the blade allows it to be sharpened to an extreme 35 degree angle that allows the shear to glide effortlessly through the hair
Convex edge and hollow-ground blades, superior pivot system, and permanent finger-rest
Available in 5.5”, 6”
Watch a video on shears used for slide cutting
Caralee of Scissor Mall explains the technique of slide-cutting/slithering and how stylists achieve that technique. Any good quality shear can be used in slide cutting, but if a stylist uses this technique on a regular basis, she should invest in a shear specifically designed for slithering.
