Jonetsu
About Jonetsu
In brief
Jonetsu is a Japanese professional shear brand widely distributed in the US through SalonCentric, Scissor Dude, and other major retailers.
5.0–7.0 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
US$250–795Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
5 retailers- Begley Schmit (opens in a new tab)
- SalonCentric (opens in a new tab)
- SCISSOR Dude (opens in a new tab)
- SHEAR INTEGRITY (opens in a new tab)
- tricut.com (opens in a new tab)
Buying routes
Where to buy Jonetsu
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
Catalog map
The Jonetsu range
25 models · 5.0–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 19 models US$250–795Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Jonetsu HM Crane Shears US$495
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMB Shears US$595
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMD Damascus Shears US$595
16 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 6 models US$285–550Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Jonetsu HML 50 Thinning Shears US$550
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMT Texturizing Shears US$495
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMT30 Thinning Shears US$495
3 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
All 25 Jonetsu model names
- Jonetsu HM Crane Shears
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMB Shears
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMD Damascus Shears
- Jonetsu Arc Series HME Shears
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMG Shears
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMJ Shears
- Jonetsu HML 50 Thinning Shears
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMS Shears
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMT Texturizing Shears
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMT30 Thinning Shears
- Jonetsu Arc Series HMY19 Texturizing Shears
- Jonetsu JN Shears
- Jonetsu JP Shears
- Jonetsu JR Shears
- Jonetsu PO Thinning Shears
- Jonetsu PO Shears
- Jonetsu STS Shears
- Jonetsu Twist Thinner Shears
- Jonetsu VKR Shears
- Jonetsu WX Shears
- Jonetsu XL Lefty Shears
- Jonetsu XO Shears
- Jonetsu YK Shears
- Jonetsu YKC Shears
- Jonetsu YME Shears
Jonetsu (情熱) is named for the Japanese word for passion, and the brand keeps its identity plainly Japanese, with 440C and cobalt alloy shears sold through established US retailers. Across the cutting and thinning lines, the 25 models run 5.0 to 7.0 inches, at guide prices of US$250 to US$795.
Distribution
Jonetsu shears are carried by several professional beauty-supply retailers in the United States, including SHEAR INTEGRITY, Scissor Dude, Begley Schmit, Tricut, and SalonCentric.
Product Range
Jonetsu’s product line spans cutting shears and thinning shears, with multiple series at different price points. The brand sits in the premium band, roughly US$400 to US$800, in step with handmade Japanese professional shears.
Manufacturing and Sources
Jonetsu is manufactured in Japan. The brand relies on its retail distribution network for sales and product information rather than a direct site. For current model specifications, steel, and blade profiles, see the listings at SHEAR INTEGRITY, Scissor Dude, Begley Schmit, Tricut, or SalonCentric.
See Also
Product range
Six Jonetsu models cover cutting and thinning. The WX sits at US$250 as the entry build. The Arc Series HMG (US$395) and HM Crane (US$495) are cutting shears, with the Crane designation indicating a crane handle. The YME (US$495) is a second mid-high cutting option. The dedicated thinners, the HML 50 (US$550) and Arc Series HMB (US$595), are premium-priced thinning shears, which positions Jonetsu’s blending tools at the higher end of the catalog.
The US$250 to US$595 price spread makes Jonetsu a mid-to-premium Japan-made brand.
How Jonetsu compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | JonetsuJonetsu | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$250–795Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | 440C, Cobalt Alloy | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 6 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | — | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | — | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeIs Jonetsu a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Jonetsu is a Japanese maker, handcrafted in Japan, and its shears are sold across the US through retailers like SalonCentric and Scissor Dude. The name 情熱 means passion in Japanese.
What steel do Jonetsu scissors use?
The JP and PO lines use 440C, while the Arc Series runs on a cobalt special alloy blended with molybdenum, vanadium, and tungsten.
How much do Jonetsu scissors cost?
Guide prices on the 25 Jonetsu models run from US$250 to US$795, in step with handmade Japanese shears at this level.
What sizes do Jonetsu scissors come in?
Both the cutting and thinning lines sit between 5.0 and 7.0 inches in the catalog.
What kinds of shears does Jonetsu make?
The range covers convex-edge cutting shears and texturizing or thinning shears, including the Arc Series, with offset, butterfly, and crane handle options.
Does Jonetsu offer left-handed scissors?
Yes. The line includes a dedicated left-handed model, the XLT30 Lefty, so left-handed stylists are covered.
Where can I buy Jonetsu scissors?
US beauty retailers including SalonCentric, Scissor Dude, Shear Integrity, Begley Schmit, and Tricut carry Jonetsu’s current models and specifications.
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