Juntetsu VG10 Night Cutting Scissors
by Juntetsu · Cutting Scissors
What it is
The Night series offers VG-10 steel at 60-62 HRC in a black coated finish at a more accessible price point. Available in three sizes with a 3D offset handle and convex edge.
Price position
$249 guide price · tier 3 of 5
Price history
ScissorPedia guide price (USD), recorded over time.
| Date | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $249 |
| Jun 2026 | $181 |
Available Sizes
Where to Buy
Current guide floor updated July 2026 to align with the brand range. Exact model prices vary by retailer and region.
Where this sits
In Juntetsu's cutting scissors lineup the Juntetsu VG10 Night Cutting Scissors occupies the mid-range tier, priced below the Juntetsu Master Flow Professional Hair Cutting Scissors. Manufactured in Japan.
For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Juntetsu brand page on ScissorPedia.
Features
- Premium Japanese VG-10 SuperSteel at 60-62 HRC
- 50+ layers of allergy-neutral black PVD coating
- 3D offset handle for neutral wrist alignment
- Convex edge for slide cutting
- 30 V-shaped teeth (thinning variant)
- Black Damascus aesthetic variant available
Specifications
How it compares
| Attribute | Juntetsu VG10 Night Cutting Scissors Juntetsu | Juntetsu Crystal Elite Offset Hair Scissors Juntetsu | Juntetsu VG10 Azure Hair Cutting Scissors Juntetsu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$249 | US$249 | US$249 |
| Price tier | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Steel | Premium Japanese VG-10 SuperSteel | VG-10 | VG-10 |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | 3D Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.25· 5.75· 6.75 | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5· 7.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
The black PVD coating is allergy-neutral, which matters if nickel irritates your hands or your clients'. Inside sits VG-10 at 60-62 HRC with a convex edge suited to slide cutting, plenty of scissor for the price.
Maintenance Tips
- Wipe blades after each client
- Oil pivot daily
- Use a sharpener experienced with Japanese convex edges
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Juntetsu Night compare to the VG10 Offset?
Both use Takefu VG-10 steel at 60-62 HRC. The Night has a black PVD coating and is available in slightly different sizes (5.25, 5.75, 6.75 vs the Offset's full range). The Night is priced lower, making it a good entry into Juntetsu's VG-10 lineup.
What is the black coating made of and does it wear off?
The Night carries over 50 layers of premium allergy-neutral black coating applied via Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) or electroplating. PVD forms a metallurgically bonded surface rather than a painted layer, so it resists chipping and wear through years of daily salon use. The coating is specifically formulated to be allergy-neutral for client skin contact.
Is VG-10 at 60-62 HRC worth the price step up from 440C?
VG-10 contains 1% carbon, 15% chromium, 1% molybdenum, 0.2% vanadium, and 1.5% cobalt. At 60-62 HRC it forms fine vanadium carbides during cryogenic heat treatment that hold a razor edge longer than 440C's 58-60 HRC. If you're cutting daily and value longer intervals between sharpenings, VG-10 is the upgrade; if you're occasional-use or starting out, 440C is fine.
About Juntetsu
Juntetsu is a Japanese professional scissor brand distributed worldwide, with selected models handmade in Japan by heritage craftspeople.
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