Editorial Policy
How We Write Brand Pages
ScissorPedia’s brand pages combine current maker information, product details, technical references, and useful buying links. Pages follow a consistent structure:
- Brand overview — the company, product focus, and current range
- Product examples — exact models, sizes, materials, edges, handles, and formats
- Buying context — current availability, seller terms, fit, warranty, and service
- Sources — links to maker, retailer, and technical reference material
The same evidence rules apply to articles, guides, comparisons and ranked lists. A ranking is an editorial ordering for its stated criteria, not proof that every higher-ranked maker outperforms every lower-ranked maker. Product examples illustrate a buying decision; their inclusion does not mean we tested them.
Commercial relationships
Our store directory records Japan Scissors, Japan Scissor Shop, JPScissors, the regional Japan Scissors storefronts, Scissor Hub and its New Zealand storefront, Barber Scissors and Salon Scissors under Nippon Shears Pty Ltd. When a revised article cites these stores or features a model sold through them, an automatic source-relationships note identifies the relevant group beside the byline. Two storefronts in one group are not two independent sources.
These directory records establish the recorded relationship between the stores. They do not, by themselves, establish ScissorPedia’s operator, ownership of Ichiro or Juntetsu, distribution agreements, commissions or payment for inclusion. Those operator relationships have not yet been documented in this policy. Do not read that absence as a declaration of independence or absence of a commercial interest.
Confirmed ownership, distribution, affiliate or sponsored relationships must be named here and in the relevant article disclosure. A source citation or photo credit is not a substitute for that disclosure. We have removed blanket independence and “no affiliate rankings” claims pending that confirmation.
Byline and review scope
A byline identifies responsibility for the text; it is not a certification of qualifications or hands-on testing. The ScissorPedia Editorial byline is a team attribution. Named contributor credentials and identity links require supporting records; stock photographs and generic social-network homepages must not be presented as proof of identity.
Revised articles show an evidence-status note with the source list. “Updated” dates a material change to the article. “Checked” dates an actual inspection of the linked source for the stated scope. An indexed extract is labelled separately and does not mean the original page was inspected. Neither a redesign nor a source check makes the entire catalogue fact-checked.
Images and price context
Existing local product photographs, brand marks, technical illustrations and editorial scenes can all be used where they help the reader. Labels, alt text and captions must match what the file actually depicts. A logo identifies a brand; a scene supplies context; neither proves a model’s origin, steel, performance or place in a ranking. Known credits are retained. Missing optional credit metadata does not turn an otherwise truthful local image into a blocked asset.
An article shelf shows a monetary guide only when its date, currency, market and price basis are documented. Converted and historical figures must be labelled; a brand-range floor is not an observed price for an exact model. Otherwise the card asks the reader for a current local quote. Model records may retain older catalogue estimates with their limitations, and must not be interpreted as current offers.
Words We Avoid
We maintain a published list of vague marketing terms. When we find these in our content, we replace them with specific, verifiable claims:
| Instead of | We write |
|---|---|
| “renowned” | The specific achievement (e.g., “2015 Good Design Award winner”) |
| “premium steel” | The steel name and hardness (e.g., “VG-10 at HRC 60-62”) |
| “craftsmanship” | The manufacturing process (e.g., “13-step production with hand-finished ura-suki”) |
| “Japanese steel” | The alloy name (e.g., “Takefu VG-10” or “Proterial GIN-3”) |
| “world-class” | A specific published achievement or product distinction |
| “cutting-edge technology” | The named technology (e.g., “Extramarise sub-zero processing”) |
| “exceptional edge retention” | The maker’s exact material, treatment, and care wording |
| “handmade in Japan” | The published scope of hand work and the exact model it covers |
This list is based on Wikipedia’s Manual of Style: Words to Watch, adapted for scissors content.
When Details Are Limited
When a maker publishes only a small amount of detail, the page stays concise and points readers to the current brand or retailer route. Models, sizes, prices, and distribution change, so a current source always takes priority over an older page summary.
Manufacturer Claims
Maker-stated product and performance details are attributed clearly:
- “[Brand] states that…”
- “According to the manufacturer…”
- “[Brand] positions this as…”
This keeps the source of each statement clear without turning a maker description into a universal result for every user or model.
Corrections and Contributions
We welcome corrections from manufacturers, stylists, sharpeners, and industry professionals. If you find inaccurate information on ScissorPedia, please contact us through our contact page.
You can also submit a scissor review — firsthand experience from working stylists and barbers helps other professionals make better buying decisions.
Where a reliable material-update date is recorded, the page displays it. Missing publication or review dates are not invented during a redesign.