Hikari Nina Lefty Cutting Shears
by Hikari · Left-Handed Scissors
What it is
A narrow, lightweight left-handed cutting shear from Hikari's Nina line, designed for petite hands and fingers. It pairs a molybdenum cobalt alloy still blade with a cobalt alloy motion blade and comes in 5.5 and 6.0 inch lengths.
Available sizes
Where to buy
Approximate retail as of June 2026. Prices vary by retailer and region. Visit retailer links for current pricing.
Where this sits
In Hikari's left-handed scissors lineup the Hikari Nina Lefty Cutting Shears occupies the luxury band, priced between the Hikari Left-Handed Shears and the Hikari Nina Lefty Thinning Shears. It uses Cobalt Alloy, a Material Family stainless from Various with a working hardness of 59–62 HRC. Manufactured in Japan.
Nina Lefty is the cutting shear in Hikari’s Nina line, built narrow and lightweight for left-handed stylists with petite hands and fingers. It combines a molybdenum cobalt alloy still blade with a cobalt alloy motion blade and is offered as the L115 at 5.5 inches and the L116 at 6.0 inches.
For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Hikari brand page on ScissorPedia.
Features
- Left-handed build
- Narrow, lightweight design for petite hands
- Molybdenum cobalt alloy still blade with cobalt alloy motion blade
- 5.5 inch (L115) and 6.0 inch (L116) lengths
- Made in Japan (limited production, approx. 1,000 pairs/month total)
Specifications
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How it compares
| Attribute | Hikari Nina Lefty Cutting Shears Hikari | Mizutani Blacksmith Fit Speedstar Swivel Lefty Left-Handed Hair Cutting Scissors Mizutani | Hikari Nina Lefty Thinning Shears Hikari |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$843Price band US$800+ · Luxury | US$850Price band US$800+ · Luxury | US$950Price band US$800+ · Luxury |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy | Cobalt Alloy | Cobalt Alloy |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
Left-handed stylists with smaller hands rarely find a shear built for both, and this is one: narrow, lightweight, and true lefty. The still blade is molybdenum cobalt alloy and the motion blade cobalt alloy, at 5.5 or 6.0 inches. Detail work suits it well.
Maintenance Tips
- Wipe blades after each client
- Oil pivot daily
- Use only a sharpener experienced with Hikari convex edges
- Hikari recommends authorized service only
Frequently Asked Questions
What steel is the Hikari Nina Lefty Cutting Shears made from?
The Hikari Nina Lefty Cutting Shears uses Cobalt Alloy, a Material Family stainless from Various.
What sizes are available for the Hikari Nina Lefty Cutting Shears?
ScissorPedia lists 2 size options: 5.5, 6.0.
Where is the Hikari Nina Lefty Cutting Shears manufactured?
The Hikari Nina Lefty Cutting Shears is manufactured in Japan.
Where can I buy the Hikari Nina Lefty Cutting Shears?
ScissorPedia lists 1 retailer link. Users must confirm current exact-model availability and terms with each retailer.
About Hikari
Hikari is a Japanese scissor maker founded in 1967, credited with inventing convex blade scissors and limiting production to 1,000 pairs per month.
Retailer links, pricing, and specifications notice
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