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Kamisori Featherlite Hair Cutting Scissors

by Kamisori · Cutting Scissors

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What it is

The Featherlite is Kamisori's lightweight cutting scissor, using VG-10 steel in a classic handle design engineered to minimize hand fatigue through reduced overall weight.

Price position

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$442 guide price · tier 4 of 5

Kamisori Featherlite Hair Cutting Scissors

Available Sizes

5.5"
6.0"

Where to Buy

Approximate retail as of April 2026. Prices vary by retailer and region. Visit retailer links for current pricing.

Where this sits

In Kamisori's cutting scissors lineup the Kamisori Featherlite Hair Cutting Scissors occupies the premium tier, priced between the Kamisori Kobura II Hair Cutting Scissors and the Kamisori Sword Professional Haircutting Scissors. It uses VG-10. Manufactured in Japan.

For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Kamisori brand page on ScissorPedia.

Features

  • VG-10 Japanese steel
  • Lightweight construction
  • Classic handle
  • Reduced hand fatigue

Specifications

Steel
Handle position
Classic
Blade type
Convex
Country of manufacture
Japan

How it compares

Similar shears in the same category, side by side (this product first). Open each for full detail and current pricing.
Attribute Kamisori Featherlite Hair Cutting Scissors Kamisori Kamisori Black Diamond III Haircutting Scissors Kamisori Washi Zip Master Washi
Price guideUS$442US$357US$450
Price tierPremium Mid-range Premium
SteelVG-10VG-10VG-10
Made inJapanJapanUSA
HandleClassicCraneOffset
Blade typeConvexConvexConvex
Sizes (in)5.5· 6.05.0· 5.5· 6.05.5· 6.0
Product linksView product View product View product

Professional Opinion

The one to reach for when hand fatigue is the enemy. Weight comes out of this VG-10 cutter while the classic handle keeps the grip familiar, so long back-to-back columns take less toll on the hand and forearm.

Maintenance Tips

  • Wipe blades after each client
  • Oil pivot daily
  • Use a sharpener experienced with Japanese convex edges

Frequently Asked Questions

How light is the Featherlite compared to other Kamisori scissors?

The Featherlite is engineered to be noticeably lighter than comparable models like the Sword or Jewel III, achieved through optimized blade geometry and handle construction while maintaining VG-10 steel performance.

About Kamisori

Origin: Japan Est: 2005

Kamisori is a professional hair scissor brand founded in 2005 in Markham, Ontario, offering cutting, thinning, and left-handed shears.

Products:
Cutting Scissors Thinning Scissors Left-Handed Scissors +3
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