The Best Bokhari Scissors for Hairdressers
Bokhari is a USA-based shear brand operated by Icon Shears in Smyrna, Tennessee, trading as Bokhari Professional. The range covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and a swivel-thumb model in cobalt alloy and VG-10 steel, with a focus on slide cutting, blending, and texturising. Five picks here run from US$175 to US$895.
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What are the best Bokhari scissors?
The HWT103-25T, around US$175, is Bokhari's 25-tooth thinning shear in cobalt alloy — an offset handle for fine blending and everyday texturising. The HW02-60, around US$225, is the 6-inch cobalt alloy cutting shear with a convex blade and offset handle, Bokhari's core salon cutter. The SWH3-55, around US$250, is the 5.5-inch cobalt alloy swivel-thumb cutter. The 14T HWT103-614, around US$500, is a 6-inch 14-tooth chunking and thinning shear in Cobalt Alloy with VG-10, suited to blending and heavy texturising. The Cobalt HW36-60, around US$895, is the flagship: VG-10 Super Metal steel in a 6-inch offset shear with a full convex blade and twisted thumb handle, designed for slide cutting and advanced styling.
Bokhari builds its core range in cobalt alloy with convex blades and offset handles. The entry thinning and cutting models (HWT103-25T at US$175, HW02-60 at US$225) cover the bread-and-butter salon workload; the SWH3-55 adds a swivel thumb at US$250. The 14-tooth chunker (HWT103-614 at US$500) steps up to a Cobalt Alloy and VG-10 pairing for heavier bulk removal and texturising. The Cobalt HW36-60 (US$895) is the top of the range — VG-10 Super Metal steel, a full convex blade for slicing and slide cuts, and a twisted thumb offset handle. Both the 14T and the Cobalt HW36-60 include a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and one year of free sharpening per the Bokhari Professional site. Confirm current specifications at bokharishears.com before buying.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Bokhari HWT103-25T Thinning Shears Bokhari | Pick 2 Bokhari HW02-60 Cobalt Professional Cutting Shears Bokhari | Pick 3 Bokhari SWH3-55 Swivel Thumb Cutting Shears Bokhari | Pick 4 Bokhari 14 Teeth Chunking/Thinning Shears HWT103-614 Bokhari | Pick 5 Bokhari Professional Cobalt Shears HW36-60 Bokhari |
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| Price band | US$175Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$225Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$500Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$895Price band US$800+ · Luxury |
| Steel | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Cobalt Alloy / VG10 Japanese Stainless Steel | VG-10 Super Metal |
| Made in | USA | USA | USA | China | China |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Swivel thumb | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Not listed | Convex | Convex | Not listed | Full convex |
| Sizes (in) | Not listed | 6.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Five Bokhari picks from US$175 to US$895
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Bokhari HWT103-25T Thinning Shears
- Cobalt alloy
- Offset handle
Bokhari’s 25-tooth thinning shear in cobalt alloy with an offset handle. The HWT103-25T is suited to fine blending and everyday texturising — 25 teeth give a finer, more gradual removal than the 14-tooth or 10-tooth chunking models. The entry thinning pick in the range. Available through Bokhari Professional.
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Bokhari HW02-60 Cobalt Professional Cutting Shears
- Cobalt alloy
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Bokhari’s 6-inch cobalt alloy cutting shear with a convex blade and offset handle. The HW02-60 is the core salon cutter in the Bokhari range — cobalt alloy steel, convex edge, offset handle for all-round hairdressing work. Available through Bokhari Professional.
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Bokhari SWH3-55 Swivel Thumb Cutting Shears
- Cobalt alloy
- Swivel thumb handle
- Convex blade
Bokhari’s 5.5-inch cobalt alloy cutting shear with a swivel thumb ring and convex blade. It is the rotating-ring model beside Bokhari’s fixed offset cutters. Compare control on the exact pair in a defined task and confirm return terms before buying. Available through Bokhari Professional.
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Bokhari 14 Teeth Chunking/Thinning Shears HWT103-614
- Cobalt Alloy / VG10 Japanese Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- 6.0″
Bokhari’s 6-inch 14-tooth chunking and thinning shear in Cobalt Alloy with VG-10 Japanese stainless steel. The 14 teeth sit between the fine 25T thinner and the heavy 10-tooth chunker — suited to blending and texturising where more bulk removal is needed than the 25T provides. Offset handle with permanent finger rest. Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and one year free sharpening per Bokhari Professional. Available through Bokhari Professional.
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Bokhari Professional Cobalt Shears HW36-60
- VG-10 Super Metal
- Offset handle
- Full convex blade
Bokhari’s flagship 6-inch cutting shear in VG-10 Super Metal steel with a full convex blade. The HW36-60 is built for slide cutting and advanced styling — a full convex blade closes with a slicing action; the twisted thumb offset handle positions the hand for controlled slide-cut technique. Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and one year free sharpening per Bokhari Professional. Available through Bokhari Professional.
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The Bokhari Professional range
Bokhari is operated by Icon Shears, based in Smyrna, Tennessee, and trades as Bokhari Professional. The brand’s focus is slide cutting, blending, and texturising, with a range that covers cobalt alloy cutters, thinning shears, a swivel-thumb model, and VG-10 steel at the top.
The core cutting and thinning range uses cobalt alloy steel with convex blades and offset handles. The step up to VG-10 applies to the 14-tooth chunking thinner and the Cobalt HW36-60 flagship. For slide cutting in particular, the full convex blade on the HW36-60 is Bokhari’s primary specification — a blade profile that closes with a slicing action suited to slide and advanced styling techniques.
How we chose
Each pick covers a distinct position in the Bokhari range. The HWT103-25T handles everyday thinning at US$175; the HW02-60 is the core offset cutter at US$225; the SWH3-55 adds the swivel option at US$250; the 14T thinner steps up to VG-10 at US$500; and the Cobalt HW36-60 is the slide-cut flagship at US$895. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider Bokhari catalogue
The Bokhari HW34-70 Diamond Wings (around US$225) is a 7-inch cobalt alloy cutter suited to barber-style work and extended-reach techniques. The Bokhari HWT102-610 (around US$175) is the 10-tooth chunking shear for heavy bulk removal. Left-handed stylists should see the Bokhari HWL01-50 (around US$225) in 5 inch. Razors and accessories are listed on the Bokhari brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs Bokhari a US brand?
Yes. Bokhari is operated by Icon Shears in Smyrna, Tennessee, trading as Bokhari Professional. The brand sells professional shears, thinning scissors, razors, and accessories through its own site at bokharishears.com.
What steel does Bokhari use?
Bokhari’s core range uses cobalt alloy steel with convex blades. The Cobalt HW36-60 flagship uses VG-10 Super Metal steel. The 14-tooth chunking thinning shear (HWT103-614) uses a Cobalt Alloy and VG-10 combination. Confirm the steel for the specific model on the product page or at bokharishears.com.
What is the Bokhari SWH3-55 suited to?
The SWH3-55 (around US$250) is a 5.5-inch cobalt alloy cutting shear with a convex blade and swivel thumb ring. It is the rotating-ring option beside Bokhari’s fixed offset cutters. Confirm ring travel, control in your main cutting task, and the seller’s return terms before choosing it.
What is the difference between the HWT102-610 and the HWT103 thinning shears?
The HWT102-610 is a 10-tooth chunking shear for heavy bulk removal. The HWT103-25T is a 25-tooth thinning shear for fine blending and texturising. The HWT103-614 is a 14-tooth mid-point — more removal than the 25T, less than the 10-tooth chunker — in Cobalt Alloy with VG-10 steel. The tooth count is the guide to how aggressive each thinner cuts.
What does the Bokhari Cobalt HW36-60 cost?
The Cobalt HW36-60 carries a guide price of around US$895. It is Bokhari’s flagship 6-inch cutting shear in VG-10 Super Metal steel, with a full convex blade and twisted thumb offset handle, designed for slide cutting and advanced styling. Check bokharishears.com for the current price and availability.
Where can I buy Bokhari scissors?
Bokhari shears are sold through the brand’s official site at bokharishears.com. See the Bokhari brand page on ScissorPedia for the full catalogue.