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SHIHAN

  • USA
  • Est. 2022
  • Budget Luxury

Shihan is a USA-based scissor brand launched in 2022 under Saki Shears, offering professional cutting and thinning shears with a lifetime warranty.

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 catalogued models, seven of them matched sets, span 5.5 to 7.0 inches at guide prices of $155 to $320, in a choice...

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 catalogued 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.

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Product range overview

Twenty-one Shihan models are catalogued, spanning $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

SCISSORS HQ →

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

Cutting Scissors Thinning Scissors

Specialties

Blunt cut Detailed trim Shaping Texturizing Blending Cut & Thinning

Materials & Construction

The steel, edges, and handle styles SHIHAN works in:

Where to Buy

Official Brand Websites

SHIHAN SHEARS

Official Website

Authorized Retailers

SCISSORS HQ

Online Retailer

Retailers stocking SHIHAN

ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying SHIHAN.

How SHIHAN Compares

Brand SHIHAN Saki Lucky Hare VIA
Country USA USA USA USA
Typical price US$155–US$320 US$129–US$355 US$80–US$200 US$270–US$380
Steel VG-10, ZA-18, ATS-314, 440C 440C, VG-10, ATS-314, Damascus, Powder Metal 420C, 440C, VG-10, ATS-314 Cobalt Alloy, VG-10, 440C
Blade types Convex
Handles Offset
Specialties Blunt cut, Detailed trim, Shaping, Texturizing, Blending, Cut & Thinning Slide cut, Wet cut, Dry cut, Horizontal cut, Blending, Thinning(25%), Texturizing Blunt cut, Weight control, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Blending, Scissor over comb, Bang cutting Blunt cut, Slide cut, Precision dry cut, Wet cut, Facial trimming, Detailing, Blending, Thinning, Speed cut, Perimeter lines
Founded 2022 2000 2000
Known for Titanium-coated Japanese-steel shears with a lifetime warranty
“Known for” sources:

Frequently Asked Questions

Shihan is a USA-based shear brand offered under Saki Shears. The name comes from a Japanese term meaning master teacher or expert.

Shihan works across several blade steels, including VG-10, ZA-18, ATS-314, and 440C.

All 21 catalogued models, single cutting and thinning shears and matched sets alike, land between $155 and $320 at guide prices.

Shihan focuses on professional cutting scissors and thinning shears, and seven of the 21 models catalogued here are matched sets. Its specialties run to blunt cutting, detailed trimming, shaping, texturizing, and blending.

Shihan’s catalogued range runs from 5.5 to 7.0 inches, so it covers everything from everyday salon lengths up to longer barbering shears.

Yes. Shihan shears carry a lifetime warranty. For the full terms and any exclusions, see Shihan’s official site.

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Last updated: April 12, 2026 · by scissorpedia
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