Authenticity

Is it real?

Counterfeit shears copy the look but not the steel. These are the six tells that separate a genuine pair from a fake — they apply to any brand. Tick what you can see on the listing or the pair in hand, and the verdict updates as you go.

The tension screw is a plain flathead or Phillips Premium houses use their own adjuster, not a hardware-store screw. The engraving is shallow, uneven, or fuzzy Genuine brand marks are deep and crisp; a blurry logo is the most common tell. No serial number, papers, or authenticity seal Authorised pairs ship with documentation you can verify with the maker. The edge looks machine-ground or asymmetric A hand-finished convex edge is even and polished; a rough grind is a red flag. Priced far below every authorised retailer If a marketplace deal looks too good to be true, it usually is. Sold by a seller that isn't an authorised dealer Check the seller against the maker's authorised dealer list first.

The surest check is the source: buy from the maker or an authorised dealer, and verify any serial number directly with the brand.

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