Shark Fin
- USA
- Est. 2001
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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.
Every Shark Fin pair ships with four to six interchangeable finger guards: the Shear Fit system, patented in the US, Canada, and Europe, sizes the thumb and ring-finger openings to the stylist’s own hand. Randy Ferman founded the Iowa brand in 2001, and all 9 catalogued models carry crane-grip handles...
Every Shark Fin pair ships with four to six interchangeable finger guards: the Shear Fit system, patented in the US, Canada, and Europe, sizes the thumb and ring-finger openings to the stylist’s own hand. Randy Ferman founded the Iowa brand in 2001, and all 9 catalogued models carry crane-grip handles and run $400 to $1,600 at guide prices, with 5.5 to 7.0 inch blades of Japanese Hitachi and Aichi steel.
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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Where to Buy
Shark Fin at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors, Accessories
- Based in
- USA
- Catalogue
- 9 models listed
- Established
- 2001
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Shark Fin
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Shark Fin.
- SalonCentric — USA · ships to USA, Canada
Products
How Shark Fin Compares
| Brand | Shark Fin | SENSEI | SAM VILLA | Arc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$400–US$1,600 | US$179–US$350 | US$315–US$1,200 | US$700–US$1,590 |
| Steel | 440A, 440C, VG10, ATS-314 | Cobalt Alloy, 440C | 440C | ATS314, 440C |
| Blade types | Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Handles | Swivel, Crane | Crane, Swivel, Offset | Offset, Swivel | Ergonomic, Offset |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Smooth cut, Convex cut, Clean cut, Chunking, Texturizing, Thinning, Blending | Blunt cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Blending, Point cut | Point cut, Layer cut, Slide cut, Blending, Texture control, Weight control, Scissor over comb | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cutting, Wet cutting, Dry cutting, Slice cutting, Thinning, Texturizing, Blending, Sculpting, Scissor-over-comb, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning |
| Founded | 2001 | 1980 | 2007 | — |
| Known for | — | Introduced the rotating thumb ring and crane handle; in business since 1980 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Shark Fin is a USA-based brand, founded in 2001 by Randy Ferman and headquartered in Centerville, Iowa.
Its patented Shear Fit system, which lets you custom-fit the thumb and ring-finger openings with interchangeable guards, paired with crane-grip handles that ease strain on the hand. Each pair ships with several guard sizes.
Yes. True left-handed models sit in the Shark Fin catalogue beside the cutting and thinning shears.
Guide prices for the 9 catalogued Shark Fin models run from $400 (the Professional) up to $1,600 (the Damascus), with the texturizing and mid-line cutting pairs in between.
Through the brand’s own site at sharkfinshears.com and through the salon supplier SalonCentric.
Catalogued Shark Fin models run from 5.5 inch to 7.0 inch blades. Most pairs come in 5.5 and 6.0 inch options, and the Damascus adds a 7.0 inch length.
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