Kasho Blue Offset Hair Cutting Scissors
by Kasho · Cutting Scissors
What it is
Kasho's Blue offset series combines maker-listed VG-10W steel, fully convex blades and a flat-head screw in 4.5, 5.0 and 5.5-inch nominal sizes. Match the KCB code and selected size to the seller's offer.
Available sizes
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 Kasho's cutting scissors lineup the Kasho Blue Offset Hair Cutting Scissors occupies the mid-range band, priced between the Kasho Design Master Straight Hair Cutting Scissors and the Kasho Impression Hair Cutting Scissors.
Specification and origin boundary
The maker’s Blue specification identifies the offset KCB models, sizes, material, blade and screw. Country of manufacture is not verified by ScissorPedia at this exact-model scope. The maker site carries a general Japanese-manufacture slogan; request a statement identifying the selected KCB code when origin is a purchase condition.
The 9 September 2026 correction removes unsupported exact-model origin, hardness and comparative performance assertions. It is not a full product review or a new price check.
Other variants in this series
This model is also available as:
The Blue series includes straight and offset handles. Match the exact handle, size and model code rather than treating the variants as identical. Kasho’s Blue series specification lists the offset KCB-45 OS, KCB-50 OS and KCB-55 OS with a flat-head screw.
For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Kasho brand page on ScissorPedia.
Features
- VG-10W Japanese steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade edge
- Adjustable flat-head screw
Specifications
This page lists 3 of 4 core specifications. Confirm the exact variant with the seller. Suggest a correction.
How it compares
| Attribute | Kasho Blue Offset Hair Cutting Scissors Kasho | Yasaka SSS Japan VG10 Cutting Scissors Yasaka | Global Scissors Phoenix 6 Inch Cutting & Thinning Scissors Global Scissors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$292Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$292Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$293Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | VG-10W | VG-10 | 440C |
| Handle | Offset | Classic | Not listed |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Not listed |
| Sizes (in) | 4.5· 5.0· 5.5 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
Use Blue as a compact offset comparison when the required length falls between 4.5 and 5.5 inches. The series specification identifies the configuration; a permitted trial must settle fit, and no comparative cutting test is claimed here.
Maintenance Tips
- Wipe blades after each client
- Oil pivot daily
- Use a sharpener experienced with Japanese convex edges
- Kasho recommends their authorized service network for sharpening
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Kasho Blue differ from the Design Master?
Compare the exact series specification rather than assuming one is an automatic upgrade. Kasho lists Blue with VG-10W fully convex blades and a flat-head screw; verify the selected Design Master code separately. The different configuration does not establish a measured performance advantage.
Sources
- Kasho — Blue Series specifications (Blue offset sizes, KCB codes, VG-10W convex blades and flat-head screw. The site-wide Made in Japan slogan is not treated as exact-model origin evidence; unsupported hardness and comparative performance wording removed. No current quote or personal-fit result adopted.)
About Kasho
Kasho is KAI Corporation’s professional scissor brand, launched in 1984 by a company founded in 1908, and made in Seki City with dual alloy Ultimat…
Retailer links, pricing, and specifications notice
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