Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors
by Yagyu · Cutting Scissors
What it is
Yagyu GH-Air professional cutting scissors with patented free-split screw pivot, offset handle, and convex blade. Multiple handle variants. Made in Kure City, Hiroshima, Japan.
Where to buy
JPY price ¥77,000 (tax-included) from yagyu.shop-pro.jp, converted at ¥154/US$1 (June 2026).
Where this sits
In Yagyu's cutting scissors lineup the Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors occupies the premium band, priced below the Yagyu Grand Haoh Flagship Cutting Scissors. It uses VG-10. Manufactured in Japan.
The Yagyu GH-Air is built around Yagyu’s patented free-split screw, a loosening-resistant pivot mechanism that maintains set tension through repeated use. The GH-Air is available in multiple handle configurations: standard offset (GH-Air), GH-AirR, GH-AirM, and a Straight variant. Convex blade geometry and Hiroshima manufacture are consistent across all handle options.
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Features
- Patented free-split screw pivot (loosening-resistant)
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
- Handle variants include GH-AirR, GH-AirM, and Straight
- Made in Japan (Kure City, Hiroshima)
Specifications
This page lists 3 of 4 core specifications. Confirm the exact variant with the seller. Suggest a correction.
How it compares
| Attribute | Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors Yagyu | Yagyu GHS Professional Cutting Scissors Yagyu | Yagyu GHX Professional Cutting Scissors Yagyu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$500Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$500Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$500Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
Professional Opinion
The patented free-split screw is the attraction, holding pivot tension steady through a full working session without retightening. With offset, GH-AirR, GH-AirM and straight handle variants, a stylist can keep the same convex-blade feel in whichever grip suits the hand.
Maintenance Tips
- Wipe blades after each client
- Oil the pivot point regularly
- Professional sharpening when edge dulls
- Store in protective case
Frequently Asked Questions
What steel is the Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors made from?
The Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors uses VG-10.
What handle does the Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors have?
The Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors features offset handles.
Where is the Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors manufactured?
The Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors is manufactured in Japan.
Where can I buy the Yagyu GH-Air Professional Cutting Scissors?
ScissorPedia lists 1 retailer link. Users must confirm current exact-model availability and terms with each retailer.
About Yagyu
Yagyu is a Japanese scissor manufacturer founded in 1990 in Hiroshima, known for its patented split screw pivot and handcrafted production.
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