HattoriHanzo
Hattori Hanzo Shears
About HattoriHanzo
In brief
Hattori Hanzo Shears is a USA-based brand offering nano powder steel shears, with over 3,000 education classes and 100,000 sharpenings per year.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors · Razors · Combs · Accessories 5.0–7.5 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$527–2,948Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Catalog map
The HattoriHanzo range
42 models · 5.0–7.5 in
Cutting Scissors 18 models US$637–2,948Price band US$800+ · Luxury
- HattoriHanzo Kamikaze HH1 US$1,361
- HattoriHanzo Tsuku HH11 US$658
- HattoriHanzo Kamikaze Swivel HH1S US$1,723
15 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 19 models US$527–750Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- HattoriHanzo Hasuji HH11T US$596
- HattoriHanzo Hanashi Aru HH13T US$527
- HattoriHanzo Shimatta HH14T US$598
16 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Left-Handed Scissors 3 models US$1,041–2,756Price band US$800+ · Luxury
- HattoriHanzo Kamikaze Left HH1L US$1,641
- HattoriHanzo O Series Left HHOL US$2,756
- HattoriHanzo Mamba Left HHVL US$1,041
Texturizing Scissors 2 models US$527–761Price band US$400–800 · Premium
Pictured models
All 42 HattoriHanzo model names
- HattoriHanzo Kamikaze HH1
- HattoriHanzo Tsuku HH11
- HattoriHanzo Hasuji HH11T
- HattoriHanzo Hanashi Aru HH13T
- HattoriHanzo Shimatta HH14T
- HattoriHanzo Kamikaze Left HH1L
- HattoriHanzo Kamikaze Swivel HH1S
- HattoriHanzo Kae Waza HH2
- HattoriHanzo Gokai HH21
- HattoriHanzo Tenshi HH22
- HattoriHanzo Tenshi Texturizer HH22T1
- HattoriHanzo Tenshi Texturizer HH22T3
- HattoriHanzo Ayako HH3
- HattoriHanzo Hanashi Aru Swivel HH313T
- HattoriHanzo Mazeru Swivel HH340T
- HattoriHanzo Hayaku HH3T
- HattoriHanzo Menuki HH4
- HattoriHanzo Mazeru HH40T
- HattoriHanzo Yugen HH44
- HattoriHanzo Yugen Texturizer HH44T1
- HattoriHanzo Kime HH6
- HattoriHanzo Kime Swivel HH6S
- HattoriHanzo Kime Swivel Texturizer HH6ST
- HattoriHanzo Kime Texturizer HH6T
- HattoriHanzo Talon HH8
- HattoriHanzo Eighty-Eight HH88
- HattoriHanzo Eighty-Eight Texturizer HH88T1
- HattoriHanzo Eighty-Eight Texturizer HH88T2
- HattoriHanzo Eighty-Eight Texturizer HH88T3
- HattoriHanzo Talon Texturizer HH8T
- HattoriHanzo Kasumi HH9T
- HattoriHanzo Karu HHCW
- HattoriHanzo Karu Swivel HHCWS
- HattoriHanzo O Series HHO
- HattoriHanzo O Series Left HHOL
- HattoriHanzo O Series Texturizer HHOT
- HattoriHanzo Pai Mei HHP
- HattoriHanzo Mamba HHV
- HattoriHanzo Mamba Left HHVL
- HattoriHanzo Mamba Texturizer HHVT1
- HattoriHanzo Mamba Texturizer HHVT2
- HattoriHanzo Mamba Texturizer HHVT3
Hanzo sells one way: direct, through its own site, to licensed professionals. The California company builds its shears from nano powder and high carbon steels, and the 42 models run 5.0 to 7.5 inches with guide prices from US$527 to US$2,948. Nineteen of them are thinning shears, and true left-handed builds are included.
Overview
Hattori Hanzo Shears (commonly referred to as Hanzo) is a USA based brand that sells professional hair shears, texturizers, and accessories to licensed cosmetologists and barbers. According to the company, their shears are made from nano powder steel, high carbon steel, and other alloys. The brand operates from a California headquarters.
Product Range
The Hanzo catalog is one of the broader lineups in the professional shear market. It includes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, razors, combs, and accessories. Their specialties cover slide cutting, channel cutting, point cutting, carving, face framing, layering, texturizing, blending, debulking, scissor over comb, volume control (40%), weight removal (50%), wet cutting, and dry cutting.
Hanzo designs specific models for distinct cutting techniques across its range.
Education and Sharpening
Beyond selling tools, Hanzo reports operating one of the larger haircutting education programs in the industry, stating they provide over 3,000 classes per year. The company also runs a sharpening operation out of its California facility, claiming to sharpen over 100,000 pairs of shears annually. Having education and sharpening under the same roof as shear sales is relatively uncommon among scissor brands.
Availability
Hanzo shears are sold through the brand’s official website at hanzo.com, with a focus on direct sales.
Help Us Expand This Entry
Hanzo’s steel descriptions include nano powder and high carbon formulations across the product range. For the most current technical specifications, including exact alloy compositions and hardness ratings, the authoritative source is the official Hanzo website.
We update our brand reference pages as new information becomes available. If you have firsthand experience with Hattori Hanzo shears you’d like to share, please reach out through our contact page.
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How HattoriHanzo compares
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| Spec | HattoriHanzoHattoriHanzo | ABOVEABOVE | ArcArc | BLACKSMITH BLADESBLACKSMITH BLADES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$527–2,948Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$700–1,590Price band US$800+ · Luxury | US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Nano Powder Steel, High Carbon Steel | Cobalt steel | ATS314, 440C | VG10, 440C, 9CR, 6CR |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | 3 models | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 21 models | 1 models | — | 5 models |
| Specialties | Slide cut, Channel cut, Point cut, Carving, Face-framing,… | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet c… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cutting, Wet c… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … |
| Founded | — | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is HattoriHanzo based?
HattoriHanzo, often shortened to Hanzo, is a USA-based brand with its headquarters in El Dorado Hills, California. It trades as Hattori Hanzo Shears.
What steel do HattoriHanzo scissors use?
Hanzo builds its shears from nano powder steel and high carbon steel, with the metallurgy varying by model.
How much do HattoriHanzo scissors cost?
Guide prices on the 42 Hanzo shears run from US$527 to US$2,948, which keeps the whole line in premium territory.
What sizes do HattoriHanzo shears come in?
Lengths span 5.0 to 7.5 inches across the catalog, and 19 of the 42 models are thinning shears, nearly half the lineup.
Does HattoriHanzo make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Alongside its right-handed range, Hanzo offers true left-handed models such as the Kamikaze Lefty and the Mamba Lefty.
What does HattoriHanzo make besides cutting shears?
The lineup spans cutting and thinning scissors, left-handed models, razors, combs, and accessories, with designs aimed at techniques like slide cutting, channel cutting, point cutting, and texturizing.
Where can I buy HattoriHanzo scissors?
Hanzo focuses on direct sales through its official website at hanzo.com, where the full shear catalog is listed.
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