Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors
by Hayashi · Cutting Scissors
What it is
The HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY is a dry-cutting specialist variant of Hayashi's flagship model. Built with powder high-speed steel at HRC 67, it features a blade geometry optimized for cutting dry hair with the hamaguri (clamshell) grind that Hayashi pioneered.
Price position
$1600 guide price · tier 5 of 5
Available Sizes
Where to Buy
Approximate retail as of April 2026. Prices vary by retailer and region.
Where this sits
In Hayashi's cutting scissors lineup the Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors occupies the luxury tier, priced above the Hayashi MAX67 Replica Cutting Scissors. Manufactured in Japan.
For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Hayashi brand page on ScissorPedia.
Features
- Powder High-Speed Steel (HRC 67)
- Hamaguri (clamshell) blade grind
- Optimized for dry cutting
- Diamond-like carbon coating option
- Handmade in Wakayama, Japan
Specifications
How it compares
| Attribute | Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors Hayashi | Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV Cutting Scissors Hayashi | Mizutani Sword Wood D-19 Hair Cutting Scissors Mizutani |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$1,600 | US$1,600 | US$1,600 |
| Price tier | Luxury | Luxury | Luxury |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Hamaguri (clamshell) convex edge, dry-cut optimized | Hamaguri (clamshell) convex edge | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.7· 6.2 | 5.7· 6.2 | 5.5· 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
If most of your cutting happens on dry hair, this variant is built for exactly that. The HRC 67 powder steel edge resists dulling through dry work, which wears blades faster than wet cutting, and the hamaguri grind is the clamshell profile Hayashi pioneered.
Frequently Asked Questions
What steel is the Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors made from?
The Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors uses Powder High-Speed Steel (HRC 67).
What handle does the Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors have?
The Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors features offset handles.
What sizes are available for the Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors?
ScissorPedia lists 2 size options: 5.7, 6.2.
Where is the Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors manufactured?
The Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors is manufactured in Japan.
Where can I buy the Hayashi HYS-MAX67 Mark IV DRY Cutting Scissors?
ScissorPedia lists 2 retailer links. Users must confirm current exact-model availability and terms with each retailer.
About Hayashi
Hayashi Scissors is a Japanese brand founded in 1992 in Wakayama, credited with pioneering the hamaguri (clamshell) blade grind for shears.
Retailer links, pricing, and specifications notice
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