Jonetsu
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Budget Luxury
Jonetsu is a Japanese professional shear brand widely distributed in the US through SalonCentric, Scissor Dude, and other major retailers.
Jonetsu is a Japanese professional hairdressing shear brand available through several established US retailers. The name “jonetsu” (情熱) translates to “passion” in Japanese, reflecting the brand’s connection to Japanese craftsmanship traditions.DistributionJonetsu shears are carried by a number of well known professional beauty supply retailers in the United States, including SHEAR...
Jonetsu is a Japanese professional hairdressing shear brand available through several established US retailers. The name “jonetsu” (情熱) translates to “passion” in Japanese, reflecting the brand’s connection to Japanese craftsmanship traditions.
Distribution
Jonetsu shears are carried by a number of well known professional beauty supply retailers in the United States, including SHEAR INTEGRITY, Scissor Dude, Begley Schmit, Tricut, and SalonCentric. The brand’s presence on SalonCentric, one of the largest professional distributor platforms in North America, suggests a level of market establishment that goes beyond niche specialty retail.
Product Range
Jonetsu’s product line appears to span cutting shears and thinning shears, with multiple series at different price points. The brand sits in the mid range pricing tier, making it accessible to working stylists without reaching the premium pricing of top tier Japanese makers.
What We Know and Don’t Know
While Jonetsu is clearly manufactured in Japan, details about the specific factory, steel types, and blade profiles are not well documented in publicly available sources. The brand does not appear to operate its own website, instead relying on its retail distribution network for sales and product information.
If you have firsthand experience with Jonetsu shears or know more about their manufacturing background, we welcome corrections and contributions through our contact page.
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Jonetsu
ScissorPedia catalogues 5 retailers carrying Jonetsu.
- Begley Schmit — USA · ships to USA
- SalonCentric — USA · ships to USA, Canada
- SCISSOR Dude — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR INTEGRITY — USA · ships to USA
- tricut.com — USA · ships to USA, Worldwide (free US shipping)
Products
How Jonetsu Compares
| Brand | Jonetsu | BMC | Hakucho | alpha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Texture control, Volume control, Cut & Thinning, Base cut, Finishing, Rough cut, Thinning | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture control |
Frequently Asked Questions
Jonetsu scissors are manufactured in Japan. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
Jonetsu 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.
Jonetsu is a Japanese professional shear brand widely distributed in the US through SalonCentric, Scissor Dude, and other major retailers.
