SCISSORS JAPAN
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SCISSORS JAPAN is a Japanese manufacturer from Toyama known for LSBS flat-back blade technology and semi-custom professional shears.
Where a traditional shear carries a concave hollow on the blade’s back, SCISSORS JAPAN grinds a flat surface it calls LSBS (Limitlessly Shallow Back Surface); the Toyama Prefecture maker says the flat back keeps blade angles consistent through repeated sharpening. Five cutters are catalogued from $400 to $600 at guide...
Where a traditional shear carries a concave hollow on the blade’s back, SCISSORS JAPAN grinds a flat surface it calls LSBS (Limitlessly Shallow Back Surface); the Toyama Prefecture maker says the flat back keeps blade angles consistent through repeated sharpening. Five cutters are catalogued from $400 to $600 at guide prices, each in 5.5 to 6.5 inch lengths, and a semi-order system lets stylists pick blade lines, thinning rates, and handle sizes.
Overview
SCISSORS JAPAN is a Japanese scissor manufacturer based in Kurobe City, Toyama Prefecture. The company operates under Scissors Japan CO. LTD and emphasizes artisan craftsmanship over mechanized production. According to the brand, it prioritizes hand skills over data driven manufacturing methods.
SCISSORS JAPAN has developed two proprietary technologies. The first is LSBS (Limitlessly Shallow Back Surface), which replaces the traditional concave hollow on the back of the blade with a flat surface. According to the brand, this creates consistent blade angles from heel to tip and extends the lifespan of the scissors by making them less affected by repeated sharpening. The second is CTN (Catch Triangle Notch), a patented system of triangular notches on the stationary blade that prevents hair from slipping during cutting.
Product Range
SCISSORS JAPAN produces cutting scissors and thinning scissors. The brand covers slide cut, blunt cut, base cut, dry cut, and wet cut techniques. The pivot area uses a circular bearing design that the brand calls a “circular three-dimensional contact point,” intended to stabilize blade pressure during use.
The brand uses a semi-order system. Stylists can select blade lines, blade shapes, thinning rates, and handle sizes to match their technique and hand size. According to the brand, this customization process requires several weeks for delivery. The CTN hair gripping feature comes in two versions: one optimized for wet cutting and one for dry cutting.
Distribution
SCISSORS JAPAN products are available through HIVE SCISSORS, the Kittemi secondhand marketplace, and the Refun online store. The brand is positioned in the mid to upper price range.
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SCISSORS JAPAN at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 5 models listed
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
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Authorized Retailers
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How SCISSORS JAPAN Compares
| Brand | SCISSORS JAPAN | Joewell | JATAI | Naruto |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$400–US$600 | US$227–US$800 | US$370–US$675 | US$350–US$600 |
| Steel | Special stainless steel | Cobalt Base Alloy CBA-1, Powder Metal Alloy, Supreme Stainless Alloy | VG-10 | Cobalt Alloy |
| Blade types | — | Convex, Sword | Convex | Convex |
| Handles | Offset | Offset, Classic, Semi-offset | Offset, Semi-offset | Offset, Classic |
| Specialties | Slide cut, Blunt cut, Base cut, Dry cut, Wet cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut and thinning | Blunt cut, Texturizing, Weight removal, Volumizing, Layering, Shaping, Movement control, Texture control(30%), Classic cutting, Contemporary cutting | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(5~60%), Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Dress cutting, Deep cut, Layer cut |
| Known for | — | Rooster trademark, adopted in 1921, the year of the Rooster | — | Japanese maker handcrafting scissors one by one since 1963 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. SCISSORS JAPAN is a Japanese maker, run as Scissors Japan Co., Ltd. out of Kurobe City in Toyama Prefecture, and its shears are made in Japan.
It is known for LSBS (Limitlessly Shallow Back Surface), a flat back surface that replaces the traditional concave hollow on the back of the blade.
The range covers cutting scissors and thinning scissors, suited to slide, blunt, base, dry, and wet cutting techniques.
The neoBasic opens the catalogued line at $400, the S Series follows at $500, RISE at $550, and the CTNs W and CTNv D close it at $600 apiece. All 5 figures are guide prices.
All five catalogued models (neoBasic, S Series, RISE, CTNs W, and CTNv D) come in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch lengths, and the semi-order system also lets you match handle size to your hand.
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