SHEAR GENIUS
- Australia
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Budget Luxury
SHEAR GENIUS is an Australian scissor brand founded by a scissorsmith with 30+ years experience and over 100,000 hand-sharpened shears.
OverviewSHEAR GENIUS is an Australian scissor brand based in Lake Wendouree, Victoria. The company was founded by Matt Grumley, who according to the brand has over 30 years of experience as a hairdresser, educator, and sharpener. Grumley describes himself as Australia’s only Scissorsmith and reports having sharpened more than 100,000...
Overview
SHEAR GENIUS is an Australian scissor brand based in Lake Wendouree, Victoria. The company was founded by Matt Grumley, who according to the brand has over 30 years of experience as a hairdresser, educator, and sharpener. Grumley describes himself as Australia’s only Scissorsmith and reports having sharpened more than 100,000 scissors by hand over the course of his career.
SHEAR GENIUS designs its scissors in house. According to the brand, all models are made from Japanese steel and are built with a focus on comfort, precision, and performance. The company sells directly to stylists without going through middlemen.
Product Range
SHEAR GENIUS produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand covers a broad set of techniques including slide cut, channel cutting, blending, scissor over comb, smoothing, slide texturizing, volume control, and texture control. The company also offers a personal fitting service where staff match stylists with the right scissors based on hand size, height, and cutting style.
Distribution
SHEAR GENIUS sells through its own website. The brand also provides sharpening and maintenance services, with staff traveling to salons and barbers throughout Australia. The company operates primarily in the Australian domestic market.
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How SHEAR GENIUS Compares
| Brand | SHEAR GENIUS | Tru-Blu | K5 International | OBU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Slide cut, Slide chip, Channel, Blending, Scissor over comb, Slice chip, Smoothing, Slide texturizing, Texture control, Volume control, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Serration, Dry cutting, Chipping, Slicing, Detail cutting, Scissor over comb | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Texturizing, Light/thin hair cutting, Thick/heavy hair cutting, Smooth cutting | Blunt cut, Point cut, Chipping, Texturising, Straight line cutting, Downward open blade cutting, Upward open blade cutting, Fine tuning point cutting, Scissor over-comb, Men's cutting, Ladies cutting, Thinning |
Frequently Asked Questions
SHEAR GENIUS scissors are manufactured in Australia. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
SHEAR GENIUS scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with ELITE, Excellent Edges, First Edges. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
SHEAR GENIUS specializes in Slide cut, Slide chip, Channel, Blending, Scissor over comb, and 6 more.
