Education Category
Sharpening, maintenance, and tool science labs for shear longevity1–4.
Protect your investment and master edge health with training from manufacturer teams, independent guild sharpeners, and ergonomics specialists.
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Featured maintenance partners
Programs pairing on-site blade care with cutting refreshers to reinforce safety, sanitation, and ROI.
Hattori Hanzo Education
Traveling education platform featuring Hanzo Artist team workshops on dry cutting, men's shear over comb, and tool maintenance across the U.S.
- Formats: in-person, virtual
- Tool lab focus: Shear ergonomics and maintenance
- Tuition: Complimentary for hosting salons; public tickets typically $25-$150 per class depending on format.
- Enrollment: Rolling via online class search portal with weekly updates.
Kasho Academy USA
Precision shear academy delivering certification tracks, blade engineering labs, and on-site sharpening alignment for stylists and barbers using Kasho tools.
- Formats: in-person, hybrid
- Tool lab focus: Blade Engineering Immersive
- Tuition: Certification modules $395-$695; multi-day mastery camps $995-$1,495; sharpening accreditation add-on $250. Confirm per tour schedule.
- Enrollment: Quarterly certification cohorts plus rolling roadshow workshops; limited class sizes (12-18 attendees).
Mizutani USA Education
Japanese-engineered shear education touring salons, academies, and trade shows with advanced dry cutting, razor blending, and on-site sharpening diagnostics.
- Formats: in-person, hybrid, virtual
- Tool lab focus: Blade Geometry Deep Dive
- Tuition: Salon-hosted classes $40-$125 per attendee; intensive bootcamps $450-$750; sharpening labs bundled with ticket or membership. Confirm per event listing.
- Enrollment: Rolling tour schedule with quarterly calendar drops; VIP pre-sales for Mizutani owners.
What a robust maintenance lab includes
Technical curriculum
- Shear anatomy and steel composition
- Edge diagnostics (light test, cut test, tension test)
- Sharpening process demonstrations with micrometer readings
Sanitation & compliance
- State board disinfection standards and log templates
- PPE requirements for in-salon sharpening
- Warranty documentation and service intervals
Business outcomes
- Pricing models for edge services and toolkit retail
- Vendor vetting checklist with guild membership verification
- Client communication scripts for maintenance upsells
Sharpening lab modules
Mizutani Shear Engineering & Sharpening Lab
Provider: mizutani-usa-education
Hours: 2
Objectives: Diagnose edge wear using microscopes and cut-path tests under Mizutani engineer guidance.; Create maintenance cadence and shipping protocols for certified sharpening services.; Evaluate post-sharpening performance using standardized cutting drills.
Delivery: in-person
Kasho Sharpening Accreditation Lab
Provider: kasho-academy-usa
Hours: 6
Objectives: Diagnose shear wear patterns using microscope imaging and Kasho inspection protocols.; Practice burr removal, honing, and balancing on training shears with engineer supervision.; Build compliance documentation aligning with Kasho-certified sharpener standards.
Delivery: in-person
Resource queue
Downloadable maintenance logs, sharpening vetting worksheets, and CE documentation templates are in production. Track progress on the Education Resource Library.
Pivot Point Shear & Tool Maintenance Log
Spreadsheet for tracking shear sanitation, tension checks, and sharpening rotations aligned with LAB lesson milestones.
Status: Drafting
Sharpening Vendor Vetting Checklist
Checklist covering certification proof, service turnaround, warranty guarantees, and tool inspection standards for selecting shear sharpeners.
Status: Drafting
Shear Maintenance Log & Inspection Form
Printable log for recording cleaning, oiling, tension adjustments, sharpening dates, and edge inspection results with CE audit-ready summaries.
Status: Drafting
Kasho Sharpening Accreditation Logbook
Structured log for recording inspection metrics, sharpening dates, equipment used, and customer sign-off for Kasho-certified sharpeners.
Status: Drafting
Upcoming labs & tours
Hanzo Dry Cutting Intensive — Las Vegas
- Date: 2025-10-14
- Location: Las Vegas, NV
- Format: in-person
Four-hour dry cutting intensive led by Hanzo Artist Team featuring convex edge demos, ergonomic coaching, and on-site tool maintenance consults.
Texas CE Sanitation + Shear Maintenance Virtual Lab (Draft)
- Date: 2025-11-05
- Location: Virtual (Zoom)
- Format: virtual
Placeholder event for TDLR-compliant sanitation and shear maintenance CE session; confirm provider partner and approval number.
Cross-links & follow-up
Next sprint: onboard National Beauty Tool Sharpeners Guild education, develop CE-approved sanitation module list, and integrate sharpening vendor vetting rubric into the downloadable toolkit.
Next Up
Add certified sharpener directories, create maintenance microlearning videos, and attach CE documentation tracker for states requiring sanitation renewals.
Sources
- Mizutani USA Roadshow Schedule 2025 — Mizutani USA (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Kasho Education Tour & Certification Schedule 2025 — Kasho Shears USA (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Hanzo Education | Class Search — Hattori Hanzo Shears (retrieved 2025-09-18)
- Sam Villa Education — LIVE & Digital — Sam Villa Professional (retrieved 2025-09-18)