SHIHAN
SAKI SHEARS
Who it suits
Shihan is a USA-based scissor brand launched in 2022 under Saki Shears, offering professional cutting and thinning shears with a lifetime warranty.
Price position
$155–320 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 21 catalogued
- Product types
- 2 documented
- Materials
- 4 documented
Shihan launched in 2022 as the USA-based shear line of parent company Saki Shears, taking its name from a Japanese term for master teacher or expert. The 21 models, seven of them matched sets, span 5.5 to 7.0 inches at guide prices of $155 to $320, in a choice of VG-10, ZA-18, ATS-314, or 440C steel. Every pair carries a lifetime warranty, according to the brand.
Overview
Shihan Shears is a USA-based brand that operates under the Saki Shears parent company. The name “Shihan” comes from a Japanese term meaning “master teacher” or “expert.” The brand sells cutting scissors and thinning scissors aimed at professional barbers and stylists.
Product Range
Shihan’s catalog covers cutting scissors and thinning scissors with specialties that include blunt cutting, detailed trimming, shaping, texturizing, blending, and combined cut and thinning work. Their shears are available through the official Shihan Shears website and through Scissors HQ.
Shihan operates as part of Saki Shears, an established name in the professional shear market.
Warranty
All Shihan Shears are covered under a lifetime warranty unless otherwise specified. According to the company, this warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship. Shihan states they will repair or replace any shears found to be defective or malfunctioning under normal use conditions.
Specifications & Availability
Shihan launched in 2022. For current specifications, including steel types and manufacturing details, see Shihan’s official site or authorised retailers.
See Also
Product range overview
Twenty-one Shihan models span $155 to $320. The range covers professional cutting and thinning builds across the mid-range professional tier, with broad model depth that gives buyers a variety of handle styles and blade configurations within a consistent price band.
Where to Buy
SHIHAN at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- USA
- Catalogue
- 21 models listed
- Established
- 2022
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles SHIHAN works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking SHIHAN
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying SHIHAN.
- SCISSORS HQ Online store — USA · ships to USA
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
Show 9 more SHIHAN model names
- Shihan 6 Inch Rose Gold with Gem Shears Set
- Shihan 6 Inch Rose Gold with Gem Hair Shears
- Shihan 6 Inch Rose Gold Hair Cutting Shears
- Shihan Sensei 5.5 Inch Hair Cutting Shears
- Shihan 6 Inch Swivel Hair Cutting Shears
- Shihan Virtuoso 6 Inch Hair Shears Set
- Shihan Virtuoso 6 Inch Hair Cutting Shears
- Shihan Zen 6.0 Inch Hair Shears Set
- Shihan Zen 6.0 Inch Hair Cutting Shears
How SHIHAN 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 timeWhat kind of brand is Shihan?
Shihan is a USA-based shear brand offered under Saki Shears. The name comes from a Japanese term meaning master teacher or expert.
What steel do Shihan scissors use?
How much do Shihan scissors cost?
All 21 models, single cutting and thinning shears and matched sets alike, land between $155 and $320 at guide prices.
What does Shihan make?
Shihan focuses on professional cutting scissors and thinning shears, and seven of the 21 models are matched sets. Its specialties run to blunt cutting, detailed trimming, shaping, texturizing, and blending.
What sizes do Shihan scissors come in?
Shihan’s range runs from 5.5 to 7.0 inches, so it covers everything from everyday salon lengths up to longer barbering shears.
Are Shihan scissors covered by a warranty?
Yes. Shihan shears carry a lifetime warranty. For the full terms and any exclusions, see Shihan’s official site.
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