C-MON
WB Barber Supply
About C-MON
In brief
C-MON is an American barber shears brand by Carl Monkhouse / WB Barber Supply of Williamsport, PA, featuring hand-hammered 420 stainless steel shears since 1939.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
US$40–90Price band Under US$100 · BudgetTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy C-MON
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The C-MON range
4 models
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$45Price band Under US$100 · Budget
Cutting Scissors 3 models US$40–90Price band Under US$100 · Budget
- C-MON Cadillac Shear US$45
- C-MON Saber Blade Shear US$40
- C-MON Trinity 3-Ring Scissor US$90
Hand-hammered shanks go on C-MON’s cutters, CNC hollow grinding on its thinners. The American barber-shear brand, tied to Carl Monkhouse and WB Barber Supply of Williamsport, Pennsylvania (established 1939), makes its scissors in the USA in the Allegheny foothills, running 420 stainless on the value and saber lines and 440C on models like the Trinity and Solace.
Overview
C-MON is a historical American barber shears brand associated with Carl Monkhouse and WB Barber Supply (Williamsport Bowman Barber Supply) of Williamsport, Pennsylvania. WB Barber Supply was established in 1939, making it one of the longer-running barber supply operations in the Allegheny Mountains region. C-MON shears are manufactured using 420 stainless steel.
Product Range
C-MON’s product line includes both cutting shears and thinning shears. Notable features across the range include hand-hammered shanks, saber blades, and corrugated bottom blades. Thinning models use CNC hollow grinding.
Known models include:
- Pinnacle – Ergonomic offset handle design
- Saber – Available in 7” and 7.5” lengths
- Ergonomic Styler – 5.5” cutting shear
- Filipino-type shears – Traditional barber style
- Thinners – CNC hollow ground
Distribution
C-MON shears are available through Williamsport Bowman Barber Supply (wbbarber.com) and SalonCentric, which maintain up-to-date catalogs, pricing, and after-sales information for the brand.
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Buying context
C-MON is available through Williamsport Bowman Barber Supply, a Pennsylvania professional supplier established in 1939 and the parent of SCISSOR Dude. The US-made range offers an entry-level 420 stainless line and a premium 440C line.
How C-MON compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | C-MONC-MON | 44204420 | BLACKICE PROFESSIONALBLACKICE PROFESSIONAL | CricketCricket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$40–90Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$25–30Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$20–25Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$18–330Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level |
| Steel | 420 Stainless Steel, 440C Stainless Steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Swedish Steel, Japanese Stainless Steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | Offset | — | — | Offset, Swivel, Pivoting Thumb |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | — | 1 models | 6 models |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Smooth cut, Precision cutting, Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Precision cut, Thinning, Texturizin… |
| Founded | 1939 | 1940 | — | 1979 |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are C-MON shears made?
C-MON is an American brand and its barber shears are made in the USA, in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains.
What kind of scissors does C-MON make?
C-MON focuses on barber and professional work, with both cutting scissors and thinning shears. The thinners are CNC hollow ground, and the cutting models run offset handles with hand-hammered shanks and saber blades.
What steel do C-MON scissors use?
C-MON uses 420 stainless on its value and saber lines and 440C stainless steel on higher models like the Trinity and Solace.
How much do C-MON scissors cost?
Four C-MON models carry guide prices from US$40 to US$90. Retailers such as WB Barber Supply list current models and prices.
What handle style do C-MON cutting shears use?
The cutting range is built around offset handles, the angled grip most barbers prefer for everyday clipper-over-comb and scissor-over-comb work.
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