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The Best MD Barber Scissors

MD Barber is a US barber supply brand that has operated under The Stephan Co. since 2017, sold through the WB Barber Supply storefront. Four picks here are all guide-priced around US$35: three cutting shears covering 6.0, 7.0, and 7.5 inch, and a 6.5-inch thinning shear.

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What are the best MD Barber scissors?

The Eladio, around US$35, is a 6.0-inch offset-handle convex cutting shear — the shortest model in the MD Barber cutting range. The Caesar, also around US$35, is a 7.0-inch classic-handle convex cutting shear suited to over-comb and point cutting at longer lengths. The Augustine, around US$35, is a 7.5-inch classic-handle convex cutting shear for extended-reach barbershop work. The Cato Thinning, around US$35, is a 6.5-inch offset thinning shear for blending and texturizing.

The MD Barber line is an entry-level range aimed at working barbers. Steel grades are not published by the brand — for current specifications, the WB Barber Supply storefront at wbbarber.com carries the authoritative listings. The Eladio uses an offset handle at 6.0 inch; the Caesar and Augustine use a classic (even) handle at 7.0 and 7.5 inch respectively, covering the longer blade lengths that characterise barbershop over-comb work. The Cato Thinning is 6.5 inch with an offset handle. All are available through WB Barber Supply.

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All four sold through WB Barber Supply. Steel grade not published by the brand. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures at wbbarber.com.
AttributePick 1 MD Barber Eladio 6" Cutting Shear MD Barber Pick 2 MD Barber Caesar 7" Cutting Shear MD Barber Pick 3 MD Barber Augustine 7.5" Cutting Shear MD Barber Pick 4 MD Barber Cato Thinning Shear MD Barber
Price bandUS$35Price band Under US$100 · BudgetUS$35Price band Under US$100 · BudgetUS$35Price band Under US$100 · BudgetUS$35Price band Under US$100 · Budget
HandleOffsetClassic (even)Classic (even)Offset
Blade typeConvexConvexConvexThinning
Sizes (in)6.07.07.56.5
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Four MD Barber picks from US$35

  1. 1MD Barber

    MD Barber Eladio 6" Cutting Shear

    US$35Price band Under US$100 · Budget

    • Offset handle
    • Convex blade

    MD Barber’s 6.0-inch offset-handle convex cutting shear, the shortest model in the cutting range. The Eladio is positioned at the entry level of the barber supply market for general barbershop cutting at 6.0 inches. Available through WB Barber Supply.

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  2. 2MD Barber

    MD Barber Caesar 7" Cutting Shear

    US$35Price band Under US$100 · Budget

    • Classic (even) handle
    • Convex blade

    MD Barber’s 7.0-inch classic-handle convex cutting shear. The Caesar uses a classic (even) handle, with a 7.0-inch blade suited to over-comb and point cutting techniques at longer blade lengths. Available through WB Barber Supply.

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  3. 3MD Barber

    MD Barber Augustine 7.5" Cutting Shear

    US$35Price band Under US$100 · Budget

    • Classic (even) handle
    • Convex blade

    MD Barber’s 7.5-inch classic-handle convex cutting shear for extended-reach barbershop work. The Augustine is the longest model in the catalogued cutting range, using the same classic (even) handle configuration as the Caesar at a longer blade length. Available through WB Barber Supply.

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  4. 4MD Barber

    MD Barber Cato Thinning Shear

    US$35Price band Under US$100 · Budget

    • Offset handle
    • Thinning blade

    MD Barber’s 6.5-inch offset thinning shear for blending and texturizing. The Cato covers the thinning side of the MD Barber range at the same entry-level price point as the cutting models. Available through WB Barber Supply.

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MD Barber — entry-level barber supply

MD Barber is a US barber supply brand, sold through the WB Barber Supply storefront at wbbarber.com. The brand has been part of The Stephan Co. since 2017, which also operates Williamsport Bowman and several other barber supply names. The shear range is an entry-level line aimed at working barbers, with models running across 6.0 to 7.5 inch.

Four shears are catalogued here, all at a guide price around US$35: three cutting shears and a thinning model. Steel grades are not published by the brand — for specifications and current pricing, the WB Barber Supply listings are the authoritative source.

How we chose

The four picks cover the full MD Barber catalogued range. The Eladio, Caesar, and Augustine span the cutting line from 6.0 to 7.5 inch across two handle configurations; the Cato Thinning covers the thinning side. All are priced in the same entry-level band. Guide prices move; confirm current figures at wbbarber.com before buying.

The wider MD Barber catalogue

For the full current range including any additional models and availability, the MD Barber listings at WB Barber Supply are the authoritative source. The MD Barber brand page on ScissorPedia covers the catalogue context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Who makes MD Barber shears?

MD Barber is a brand that has operated under The Stephan Co. (St. Petersburg, FL) since September 2017. The Stephan Co. also operates Williamsport Bowman, Morris Flamingo, and other barber supply brands. The shear line is sold through the WB Barber Supply storefront.

Where can I buy MD Barber shears?

Through WB Barber Supply at wbbarber.com. The storefront lists current models, prices, and availability for the full MD Barber shear range.

What steel do MD Barber shears use?

The steel grade is not published by the brand. For current specifications, the WB Barber Supply listing for each model is the authoritative source.

What sizes do MD Barber shears come in?

The four catalogued models cover 6.0 inch (Eladio), 6.5 inch (Cato Thinning), 7.0 inch (Caesar), and 7.5 inch (Augustine). The Caesar and Augustine are among the longer-blade options suited to barbershop over-comb techniques.

Are MD Barber shears suitable for professional barbers?

The MD Barber line is positioned as an affordable entry-level option for working barbers. For current professional-grade specifications, confirm details on the WB Barber Supply storefront.

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