Mizutani Sword D-17 Hair Cutting Scissors
by Mizutani · Cutting Scissors
What it is
The Sword D-17 showcases Mizutani's Damascus steel forging, with 17 layers creating a distinctive wave pattern and a blade edge that combines hardness with flexibility for smooth cutting action.
Price position
$952 guide price · tier 5 of 5
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 Mizutani's cutting scissors lineup the Mizutani Sword D-17 Hair Cutting Scissors occupies the luxury tier, priced between the Mizutani New Beak 22 Hair Cutting Scissors and the Mizutani Sword D-19 Hair Cutting Scissors. It uses Damascus, a Specialty Japanese stainless from Japan with a working hardness of 59–63 HRC. Manufactured in Japan.
For the most current model specifications, handle options, pricing, and availability, see the Mizutani brand page on ScissorPedia.
Features
- Damascus steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade edge
- Handcrafted in Tokyo, Japan
- Multi-layer Damascus pattern
Specifications
How it compares
| Attribute | Mizutani Sword D-17 Hair Cutting Scissors Mizutani | Mizutani Sword DB20 Hair Cutting Scissors Mizutani | Mizutani Sword D-19 Hair Cutting Scissors Mizutani |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$952 | US$952 | US$984 |
| Price tier | Luxury | Luxury | Luxury |
| Steel | Damascus | Damascus | Damascus |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
The 17-layer Damascus blade is built to combine hardness with a degree of flexibility, which translates to a smooth feel through the section. Three lengths from 5.5 to 6.5 inch give working stylists room to match the tool to their cutting style.
Maintenance Tips
- Wipe blades after each client
- Oil pivot daily
- Use only a sharpener experienced with Mizutani convex edges
- Mizutani recommends authorized service for warranty coverage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Mizutani Sword series?
The Sword series is Mizutani's Damascus steel line, featuring multi-layered blades forged in Tokyo. Each model uses a different number of Damascus layers (D-17 has 17 layers, DB20 has 20 layers, D-19 has 19 layers), affecting both the visual pattern and blade characteristics.
Why does layer count matter in Damascus scissors?
More layers generally produce a finer grain pattern and can improve the balance between hardness and flexibility. However, the core steel and forging technique matter more than layer count alone. Mizutani uses a proprietary core steel in all Sword models.
About Mizutani
Mizutani is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1921, known for Nano Powder Metal steel and handcrafted professional shears.
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