Shark Fin
- USA
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Budget Luxury
Shark Fin is an American scissor brand with patented Shear Fit interchangeable finger guards and crane grip handles using Japanese steel.
OverviewShark Fin is an American scissor brand founded by Randy Ferman. The company has spent over 20 years developing its patented handle design, which holds patents in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The core feature is the Shear Fit finger fitting system, which lets stylists custom fit the thumb...
Overview
Shark Fin is an American scissor brand founded by Randy Ferman. The company has spent over 20 years developing its patented handle design, which holds patents in the United States, Canada, and Europe. The core feature is the Shear Fit finger fitting system, which lets stylists custom fit the thumb and ring finger openings using interchangeable finger guards. Each pair ships with 4 to 6 guard sizes.
All Shark Fin scissors use a crane grip handle design. This positions the thumb under the index finger rather than under the ring finger, which reduces stress on the hand’s nerves and tendons. According to the brand, every pair goes through a 30 step quality control inspection before shipping.
Product Range
Shark Fin produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, and accessories. The brand covers blunt cut, slide cut, point cut, chunking, texturizing, thinning, and blending techniques. All models feature forged, two piece construction with the handle welded separately to the blade. According to the brand, this makes the scissors easier to realign if dropped compared to one piece cast shears.
Shark Fin uses Japanese steel across its lineup including 440-A, 440-C, VG10, and ATS-314 from Hitachi/Aichi. All blades are hand honed with full convex edges.
Distribution
Shark Fin sells through its own website and is also carried by SalonCentric. The brand is positioned in the mid to upper price range for the U.S. professional market.
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How Shark Fin Compares
| Brand | Shark Fin | Washi | Kokoro | Kissaki |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Smooth cut, Convex cut, Clean cut, Chunking, Texturizing, Thinning, Blending | Slide cut, Point cut, Scissor over comb, Blending, Texturing, Weight removal, Volume control, Texture control(10~20%), Weave cutting, Separation, Weight removal(40%) | Blunt cut, General purpose cutting, Razor cutting, Dry cutting, Texturizing, Thinning (33 tooth / 40 tooth), Blending (15 tooth), Volume control, Texture control | Blunt cut, Razor cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning (26-40 tooth / 20-35%), Chunking (11 tooth / 40-50%) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Shark Fin scissors are manufactured in USA. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
Shark Fin scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with 4420, ABOVE, Arc. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Shark Fin specializes in Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Smooth cut, Convex cut, and 5 more.
