Butoh
Green Mouse
About Butoh
In brief
Butoh is a Japanese professional hair shears brand made using traditional techniques, sold in the US through Shear World.
5.5–6.7 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
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Where to buy Butoh
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The Butoh range
3 models · 5.5–6.7 in
Cutting Scissors 2 models Price not documented
Thinning Scissors 1 model Price not documented
Pictured models
No reviewed model photography is available yet.
All 3 Butoh model names
Three blade shapes define the Butoh cutting line: a convex edge for power, a sword blade for control, and the wide Bamboo Leaf for dry and slide work, plus a Texturizer thinning range. Made in Japan by Green Mouse and listed as Green Mouse Butoh, the shears run 440C Japanese stainless (the offset IY model in Cobalt Alloy), stocked by Shear World in the US and Yoi Scissors in the UK.
About
Butoh is a Japanese professional hair shears line from Green Mouse, listed by retailers as “Green Mouse Butoh.” The shears are made in Japan, with the headline blade steel given as 440C Japanese stainless.
Product range
The cutting line spans three blade styles: a convex edge built for cutting power, a sword blade aimed at control, and a wide “Bamboo Leaf” blade for dry and slide cutting. Retail lengths run 5.5”, 6.0”, and 7.0”. Two model-specific cutters round out the range: the offset IY, listed in cobalt alloy at 5.7”/6.2”/6.7”, and the crane-handle KY in stainless at 5.5”/6.0”. A matching Butoh Texturizer thinner is offered in 10%, 20 to 25%, and 65% weight-removal options.
For current model specifications, handle options, and availability, the authoritative source is the Butoh listings on the Shear World storefront.
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How Butoh compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | ButohButoh | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AtaliAtali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | Price not documented | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$70–100Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | 440C, Cobalt Alloy | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Japanese Stainless Steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Even |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 1 models |
| Specialties | — | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | — |
| Founded | — | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Butoh a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Butoh is a Japanese line made by Green Mouse, with the shears made in Japan. Retailers list it as Green Mouse Butoh.
What steel do Butoh scissors use?
The headline grade is 440C Japanese stainless, while the offset IY model uses Cobalt Alloy.
How much do Butoh scissors cost?
No Butoh price is documented here yet. Shear World and Yoi Scissors list current models and prices.
What blade styles does Butoh offer?
The cutting line covers three blade shapes: a convex edge for cutting power, a sword blade for control, and a wide Bamboo Leaf blade made for dry and slide cutting. There is also a matching Butoh Texturizer thinning range.
Where can I buy Butoh scissors?
Butoh shears are stocked in the United States through Shear World, and listed in the UK by retailers including Yoi Scissors.
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