Beveled Edge

Beveled Edge

Quick look

• Control: Defined flat bevel grips hair so blunt lines and over-comb passes stay anchored.^1,2
• Durability: Most forgiving edge-handles salon knocks, student errors, and everyday wear.^1,2
• Limitations: Extra friction exhausts hands on slide work and leaves bite marks on aggressive dry cuts.^1,2

Why stylists pick it

Beveled blades are the original workhorses. The steeper cutting angle bites into the section, stabilising slippery or coarse hair before it reaches the guide.^1,2 That grip gives barbers predictable control during scissor-over-comb and lets apprentices focus on their body position without fighting a silky edge.^1,2

Technique map

• Classic wet perimeter cutting where secure closure matters more than glide.¹
• Scissor-over-comb fades and beard detailing that demand slow, deliberate strokes.²
• Student practice sessions and backup shears that need to shrug off dings.^1,2

Usage notes

1. Set pivot tension a touch firmer than on convextools to keep the bevel meeting the hair cleanly.²
2. Use decisive closures-half-snips create chatter lines because the bevel drags the strand.¹
3. Switch to a convex or semi-convex shear for slide cutting so you do not etch lines into dry hair.^1,2

Maintenance

• Ask sharpeners to keep the bevel flat; polishing it round removes the bite you rely on.^1,2
• If the blade carries serrations, confirm they are re-cut instead of buffed away.²
• Wipe product build-up from the bevel frequently to stop residue from amplifying friction.¹

Sources

1. Hairfinder - Difference Between Convex and Beveled Shears
2. Dark Stag - Convex vs. Bevelled vs. Serrated