Butoh
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Budget Luxury
Butoh is a Japanese professional hair shears brand reportedly made by Green Mouse using traditional techniques, sold through Shear World in the US.
OverviewButoh is a Japanese professional hair shears brand reportedly manufactured by Green Mouse, a Japanese scissors maker, using traditional Japanese forging and finishing techniques. The name references butoh, a form of Japanese avant-garde dance, though whether the brand draws a deliberate connection to this art form is unclear.Specific steel types,...
Overview
Butoh is a Japanese professional hair shears brand reportedly manufactured by Green Mouse, a Japanese scissors maker, using traditional Japanese forging and finishing techniques. The name references butoh, a form of Japanese avant-garde dance, though whether the brand draws a deliberate connection to this art form is unclear.
Specific steel types, blade geometries, and model details have not been independently confirmed beyond what is listed by the retailer.
Distribution
Butoh shears are sold through Shear World, an online retailer serving stylists in the U.S. and internationally. No independent brand website or direct manufacturer sales channel has been identified.
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How Butoh Compares
| Brand | Butoh | Kamisori | Jonetsu | Wings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | ATS-314, VG-10, 440C, SUS440C | — | — |
| Handles | — | Offset, Crane, Swivel, Double Swivel | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cut, Texturizing, Scissor-over-comb, Layering, Slicing | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Butoh scissors are manufactured in Japan. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
Butoh scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Butoh is a Japanese professional hair shears brand reportedly made by Green Mouse using traditional techniques, sold through Shear World in the US.
