Masuta
OBU
About Masuta
In brief
Masuta is an Australian professional shear brand from the OBU collection, offering shears for salon professionals.
5.5–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
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Where to buy Masuta
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Catalogue map
The Masuta range
5 models · 5.5–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$305–320Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Masuta The Butler US$320
- Masuta The Creator US$310
- Masuta The Outlaw US$305
1 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$305Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Masuta The Lover US$305
Past the Minarai apprentice line, OBU’s range steps up to Masuta, the Port Melbourne brand’s senior Master tier of Japanese-steel shears. Models carry persona names (The Creator, The Sage, The Butler, The Outlaw, The Lover) with barber versions, left-hand builds of The Creator and The Lover, and matching duo and trio sets. In Australia, 365 Salon Group distributes the line.
About
Masuta is the Australian brand OBU’s “Master” (マスター) collection, the senior tier sitting above OBU’s Minarai apprentice line. The brand is based in Port Melbourne, Victoria, and aims its shears at working stylists and barbers.
Product range
The Masuta line runs to named models including The Creator, The Sage, The Butler, The Outlaw, and The Lover, with dedicated barber and left-hand variants and matching scissor-and-thinner duo and trio sets. The Creator is offered in 5.5” and 6” lengths with an offset handle and a convex (hamaguri) edge.
Steel
OBU describes the blades as Masuta Japanese steel, and the Creator product page lists a finished hardness of 61 to 63 HRC. Consult OBU for current alloy descriptions.
Distribution
The official OBU site, obuscissors.com, is the primary source for current Masuta models, specifications, and pricing. In Australia the line is distributed by Three Six Five (365) Salon Group, a partnership announced on 1 November 2019. Masuta shears are also listed by Scissors Master; check the retailer’s storefront for current availability.
Sources
- obuscissors.com and the Masuta collection and product pages
- OBU media release on Australian distribution via 365 Salon Group
See Also
Product range overview
Five Masuta models carry guide prices from US$305 to US$320, a tightly grouped mid-range price band consistent with Japanese professional scissors at this tier. The five-model catalogue covers cutting and thinning within a narrow price range.
How Masuta compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | MasutaMasuta | ELITEELITE | Excellent EdgesExcellent Edges | exclusive shearsexclusive shears |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Typical price | Price not documented | US$406–2,818Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$150–400Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$250–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | Japanese steel | ATS-314 Cobalt, 440C | Japanese steel | Japanese VG-1, 440C, Damascus, ATS-314, |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 2 models | 1 models | — |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Blunt cut, Texturising, Texture control, Point cut, Chipp… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … |
| Founded | — | 2022 | 1988 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs Masuta an Australian brand?
Masuta is an Australia-based brand. It is run by OBU out of Port Melbourne, Victoria, as the senior Master tier of the OBU range.
Who are Masuta scissors made for?
Masuta aims its shears at working salon stylists and barbers, sitting above OBU’s Minarai apprentice line as the more advanced option.
How much do Masuta scissors cost?
The official OBU store at obuscissors.com carries current Masuta prices. Sets that pair a scissor with a thinner or slicer cost more than a single pair.
What models does Masuta offer?
The line includes named models such as The Creator, The Sage, The Butler, The Outlaw, and The Lover, plus dedicated barber versions and matching scissor-and-thinner duo and trio sets.
Are left-handed Masuta scissors available?
Yes. Masuta offers left-hand versions of models including The Creator and The Lover.
Where can I buy Masuta scissors?
The official OBU site at obuscissors.com is the primary source for current models, specs, and pricing. In Australia the line is distributed by the 365 Salon Group.
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