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The Best PHX-Japan Scissors

PHX-Japan is operated by PHX-HASAMI Phoenix Co., Ltd., founded in 2001 in Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo. The brand calibrates its texture tools in three removal bands: 20–30, 30–40, and 40–50 percent. Three models are catalogued at US$249 to US$299 in 5.5 to 6.5 inch lengths.

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What are the best PHX-Japan scissors?

The A5 Thinning (US$249) is the entry shear with a calibrated 20–30 percent removal rate. The A3 (US$299) and A4 Wide (US$299) are cutting models with the same guide price. PHX-Japan sells through phx-hasami.com, Shear World, and Tricut.

PHX-Japan’s calibrated removal band system is designed to let stylists dial in precise texture results. Each thinning model specifies its removal rate so stylists can predict the blend outcome. The cutting models complement the thinning line with the same PHX edge system.

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PHX-Japan scissors ranked by guide price
AttributePick 1 PHX-Japan A5 Thinning Scissors PHX-Japan Pick 2 PHX-Japan A3 Cutting Scissors PHX-Japan Pick 3 PHX-Japan A4 Wide Cutting Scissors PHX-Japan
Price bandUS$249Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeUS$299Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeUS$299Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
SteelHitachi 440CATS314 Cobalt AlloyCobalt Alloy
Made inJapanJapanJapan
HandleOffsetOffsetOffset
Blade type40-tooth thinningConvex edgeWide convex edge
Sizes (in)6.05.5· 6.0· 6.55.5· 6.0
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3 PHX-Japan picks from US$249 to US$299

  1. 1PHX-Japan

    PHX-Japan A5 Thinning Scissors

    US$249Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range

    • Hitachi 440C
    • Offset handle
    • 40-tooth thinning blade

    Available through the PHX-Japan retailer network.

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  2. 2PHX-Japan

    PHX-Japan A3 Cutting Scissors

    US$299Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range

    • ATS314 Cobalt Alloy
    • Offset handle
    • Convex edge blade

    Available through the PHX-Japan retailer network.

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  3. 3PHX-Japan

    PHX-Japan A4 Wide Cutting Scissors

    US$299Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range

    • Cobalt Alloy
    • Offset handle
    • Wide convex edge blade

    Available through the PHX-Japan retailer network.

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The PHX-Japan range

PHX-Japan is operated by PHX-HASAMI Phoenix Co., Ltd., founded in 2001 in Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo. The brand calibrates its texture tools in three removal bands: 20–30, 30–40, and 40–50 percent. Three models are catalogued at US$249 to US$299 in 5.5 to 6.5 inch lengths.

PHX-Japan’s calibrated removal band system is designed to let stylists dial in precise texture results. Each thinning model specifies its removal rate so stylists can predict the blend outcome. The cutting models complement the thinning line with the same PHX edge system.

How we chose

The A5 Thinning (US$249) is the entry shear with a calibrated 20–30 percent removal rate. The A3 (US$299) and A4 Wide (US$299) are cutting models with the same guide price. PHX-Japan sells through phx-hasami.com, Shear World, and Tricut. PHX-Japan’s calibrated removal band system is designed to let stylists dial in precise texture results. Each thinning model specifies its removal rate so stylists can predict the blend outcome. The cutting models complement the thinning line with the same PHX edge system. Guide prices are at time of writing; confirm current figures and availability directly with the brand or its authorised retailers. Sets and left-handed models where listed separately are not included here.

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What is PHX-Japan known for?

PHX-Japan calibrates its thinning shears in specific removal bands (20–30, 30–40, and 40–50 percent), allowing stylists to select a model by its blending rate rather than guessing from tooth count alone.

Where can I buy PHX-Japan scissors?

PHX-Japan is available through phx-hasami.com, Shear World, and Tricut.

Who makes PHX-Japan scissors?

PHX-Japan is operated by PHX-HASAMI Phoenix Co., Ltd., founded in 2001 in Asakusabashi, Taito-ku, Tokyo.

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