SHEAR GENIUS
ShearGenius
Who it suits
SHEAR GENIUS is an Australian scissor brand founded by a scissorsmith with 30+ years experience and over 100,000 hand-sharpened shears.
Price position
$160–400 · tier 4 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 3 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 3 documented
Matt Grumley reports having hand-sharpened more than 100,000 scissors, and SHEAR GENIUS is what he built with that knowledge. The Australian brand, founded in 2007 in Lake Wendouree, Victoria, designs its Japanese-steel shears in-house and sells them direct. Guide prices on the three catalogued cutters sit at $160 to $400, steels include cobalt alloy and Hitachi ATS-314, and the company runs fitting and travelling sharpening services across Australia.
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.
Buying context
Shear Genius is a professional scissor brand. No specific product models are currently confirmed on the ScissorPedia catalogue. For current model specifications, pricing, and availability, the authoritative source is the retailer or distribution channel carrying Shear Genius. ScissorPedia will update this entry as confirmed product data becomes available.
See Also
SHEAR GENIUS at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Australia
- Catalogue
- 3 models listed
- Established
- 2007
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
The range, at a glance
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Products
How SHEAR GENIUS compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is SHEAR GENIUS based?
SHEAR GENIUS is an Australian brand, founded in 2007 by scissorsmith Matt Grumley and based in Lake Wendouree, Victoria.
What steel do SHEAR GENIUS scissors use?
SHEAR GENIUS works in premium Japanese steel, including a cobalt alloy and Hitachi ATS-314, a high-carbon martensitic stainless grade.
How much do SHEAR GENIUS scissors cost?
Between $160 and $400 at guide prices buys any of the three catalogued models. Construction is hand-finished, sales are direct to stylists, and the brand’s own site lists current models.
Does SHEAR GENIUS make left-handed scissors?
Yes. The range includes dedicated left-handed scissors, built beside the cutting and thinning shears.
Where can I buy SHEAR GENIUS scissors?
SHEAR GENIUS sells direct through its own website, and also offers a mobile and mail-in sharpening service across Australia.
What is SHEAR GENIUS known for?
It is built around texturizing and slicing work, with models suited to slide cutting, slide chip, channel cutting, and blending.
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