James Adams

James Adams

Founder and lead researcher at ScissorPedia. James started cataloguing professional scissors in 2008 after years of frustration with marketing-heavy, fact-light product information in the hairdressing industry. His focus areas include Japanese manufacturing heritage, steel metallurgy, and building the independent product database that powers this site.

18 Posts

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Best Japanese Scissors Brands Ranked: From Budget to Ultra-Premium

By James Adams
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The Sword Edict of 1876: How Japan's Samurai Ban Created the Scissors Industry

By James Adams
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The Bungyosei System: How Seven Specialist Workshops Build One Pair of Scissors

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Shokunin Spirit: Why Japanese Scissor Makers Reject Mass Production

By James Adams
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Mizutani Scissors: 100 Years of Handcraft, from Samurai Swords to Nano Steel

By James Adams
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Buying Professional Scissors in Japan: The Insider's Guide to Seki City and Beyond

By James Adams
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Best Professional Hair Scissors in Australia: A Stylist's Buying Guide

By James Adams
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How to Spot Fake Scissors: The Counterfeit Identification Guide

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Where to Buy Professional Scissors Online by Country: The Authorized Dealer Guide

By James Adams
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How Much Do Professional Hair Scissors Actually Cost? The Real Numbers

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Best Professional Scissors at Every Price Point: From $150 to $1,500

By James Adams
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Scissor Steel Explained: Why Your $600 VG10s Aren't Actually Better Than 440C

By James Adams
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Traveling Scissor Salesmen: The $50,000 Secret They Don't Want You to Know

By James Adams
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Seki City: The World Capital of Scissors — A Visitor's Guide

By James Adams
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Convex vs Beveled Edge: The 1968 Invention That Changed Everything

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Why Your Scissors Say 'Made in Japan' but Might Not Be

By James Adams
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The Steel Hierarchy Every Stylist Should Understand

By James Adams
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What Makes Japanese Scissors Different: A First Look

By James Adams