SHIHAN
SAKI SHEARS
About SHIHAN
In brief
Shihan is a USA-based scissor brand launched in 2022 under Saki Shears, offering professional cutting and thinning shears with a lifetime warranty.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors 5.5–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$155–320Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy SHIHAN
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Catalog map
The SHIHAN range
21 models · 5.5–7.0 in
Scissor Set 7 models US$269–320Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Shihan 6.0 Inch Gun Metal Black Hair Shears Set US$320
- Shihan Heritage Hair Shears Set US$299
- Shihan Legacy 6.8 Inch Hair Shears Set US$269
4 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Cutting Scissors 12 models US$155–275Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Shihan Kaicho 6 Inch Hair Cutting Shears US$249
- Shihan Kongo 6 Inch Hair Shears US$155
- Shihan Legacy 7.0 Inch ATS-314 Hair Cutting Shears US$220
9 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 2 models US$199–220Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
Pictured models
All 21 SHIHAN model names
- Shihan 6.0 Inch Gun Metal Black Hair Shears Set
- Shihan Heritage Hair Shears Set
- Shihan Kaicho 6 Inch Hair Cutting Shears
- Shihan Kongo 6 Inch Hair Shears
- Shihan Legacy 6.8 Inch Hair Shears Set
- Shihan Legacy 6.0 Inch ATS-314 Hair Thinning Shears
- Shihan Legacy 7.0 Inch ATS-314 Hair Cutting Shears
- Shihan Meister 5.75 Inch Hair Cutting Shears
- Shihan Quadra Lightweight Hair Shears
- Shihan Red Moon Hair Shears Set
- Shihan Red Moon 5.5 Inch Hair Thinning Shears
- Shihan Red Moon 5.5 Inch Hair Cutting Shears
- 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
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 US$155 to US$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 authorized retailers.
See Also
Product range overview
Twenty-one Shihan models span US$155 to US$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.
How SHIHAN compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | SHIHANSHIHAN | ABOVEABOVE | BLACKSMITH BLADESBLACKSMITH BLADES | BokhariBokhari |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$155–320Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$175–895Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | VG-10, ZA-18, ATS-314, 440C | Cobalt steel | VG10, 440C, 9CR, 6CR | 440C Japanese stainless steel, Cobalt VG1-VG10 stainless steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 2 models | 1 models | 5 models | 3 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Detailed trim, Shaping, Texturizing, Blending,… | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet c… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Slide cut, Advanced styling, Blending, Texturizing, Wet c… |
| Founded | 2022 | — | — | — |
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 US$155 and US$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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