The Best 4420 Scissors for Barbers
4420 is a USA barber shear brand from Economy Supply Company, Inc. of Irvine, California, with a presence in the trade since 1940. The range covers long-blade stainless steel shears for barbering, including an ice-tempered Chief model and a dedicated left-handed line. Three right-hand picks from $25 to $30.
What are the best 4420 scissors?
The Master at around $25 is 4420's long-blade hairdressing shear in stainless steel with a classic even handle, available in 7.0 and 7.5 inch. The Sargent at around $25 is the professional barber shear in the same build across 7.0 and 7.5 inch. The Chief at around $30 uses ice-tempered stainless steel with the same even handle and convex blade. 4420 also offers a dedicated left-handed line (models LH105, LH160, LH110) — see 4420.com.
The Master and Sargent use stainless steel. The Chief uses ice-tempered stainless — 4420’s own hardening descriptor for the Chief line. All three are made in the USA by Economy Supply Company. Guide prices are from US barber supply retailer listings — confirm current figures before buying.
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Three 4420 picks from $25 to $30
| Attribute | 4420 Master Hairdressing Shears 4420 | 4420 Sargent Professional Barber Shears 4420 | 4420 Chief Ice-Temp Stainless Shears 4420 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$25 | US$25 | US$30 |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget | Budget |
| Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Made in | USA | USA | USA |
| Handle | Classic (even) | Classic (even) | Classic (even) |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 7.0 · 7.5 | 7.0 · 7.5 | |
| View product | View product | View product |
All three made in USA by Economy Supply Company, Inc. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page.
The 4420 range
4420 is operated by Economy Supply Company, Inc. of Irvine, California, with a presence in the professional barber supply trade since 1940. The range focuses on long-blade stainless steel shears suited to barbering: over-comb work, scissor-over-comb, and general barbering cutting at 7.0 and 7.5 inch blade lengths.
Three models — the Master, Sargent, and Chief — cover the right-handed barber shear range in stainless and ice-tempered stainless steel. All three use a classic even handle and convex blade and are made in the USA. 4420 also produces a dedicated left-handed line (models LH105, LH160, LH110) with proper blade-and-handle reversal for left-handed cutting — available direct at 4420.com.
4420 sells direct through 4420.com and through US barber supply retailers.
The three picks
1. 4420 Master (guide price around $25). 4420’s standard hairdressing shear (model #125 / #125A) in stainless steel with a classic even handle and convex blade, made in USA. Available in 7.0 and 7.5 inch. The even handle keeps both rings at the same height — the traditional configuration for scissor-over-comb and over-comb barbering. Available through 4420.
2. 4420 Sargent (around $25). 4420’s professional barber shear (model #129) in stainless steel with a classic even handle and convex blade, made in USA. Available in 7.0 and 7.5 inch. The long blade suits broad cutting strokes through over-comb work. Available through 4420.
3. 4420 Chief Ice-Temp (around $30). 4420’s ice-tempered stainless steel barber shear (model #124) with a classic even handle and convex blade, made in USA. The ice-tempering treatment is 4420’s descriptor for the blade hardening process on the Chief line. Available through 4420.
How we chose
The three picks cover 4420’s right-hand catalogue: the standard hairdressing shear, the professional barber shear, and the ice-tempered step-up. Guide prices are from US barber supply retailer listings — confirm current figures before buying.
The wider 4420 catalogue
4420’s full range, including thinning shears, razors, and accessories, is listed at 4420.com. The 4420 brand page on ScissorPedia carries background and stockist information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. 4420 is a USA-based shear brand from Economy Supply Company, Inc., headquartered in Irvine, California, with a presence in the trade since 1940. The shears in the three-model catalogue here are made in the USA.
Ice-tempered stainless is 4420’s descriptor for the hardening treatment applied to the Chief’s blade material. The ice-tempering process chills the steel after hardening to reduce retained austenite and improve dimensional stability. 4420 does not publish a JIS grade or Rockwell figure for the Chief’s steel in available documentation. For further detail, contact 4420 directly at 4420.com.
Both the Master and Sargent are sized for barbering applications — 7.0 and 7.5 inch blades cover more hair per stroke than 5.5 or 6.0 inch shears, which is an advantage in over-comb and scissor-over-comb techniques where broad strokes move through larger sections. The longer blade lengths reflect the traditional barber shear spec.
Yes. The 4420 Left-Handed shears (LH105, LH160, LH110) are configured for left-handed use with the blade and handle geometry reversed. A true left-handed shear positions the cutting edge correctly for a left-handed grip — different from a standard right-handed shear held in the left hand. For current size availability across the left-hand models, check 4420.com.
4420 sells through its official site at 4420.com and through professional barber supply retailers. The 4420 brand page on ScissorPedia lists current stockist information.