About OBU
Choosing your OBU Selection of your OBU should be as easy as eating rice with a spoon. We only sell high quality scissors made with love, care and a 9 point quality check. With a curated range to make selection simple, the OBU range covers different cutting techniques to deliver the results you need.
Our MINARAI collection is for those looking for a high quality and affordable scissor or thinner. Made from Minarai steel with the same Lifetime Quality Guarantee and easy returns as our OBU MASUTA collection.
Our OBU MASUTA collection is for masters of their craft looking for the highest quality Japanese steel scissors. Scissors that will perform and work alongside you day after day. With a Lifetime Guarantee and easy returns, buy with the same confidence that cherry blossom blooms in Spring.
Please remember you can return any item purchased within 7 days for an exchange or your money back. So if you want to assess a few different OBU, we have made it easy for you to do so. You can simply return what you don’t want for a refund. Click here for details.
If thinking of buying for a loved one, a colleague or a staff member, we also offer OBU Gift Cards starting from A$50. A great option for a gift that will keep on giving.
If you’re still unsure which OBU fits your needs or have any questions, please send OBU a message. We will answer. We promise.
About Us
Choosing your OBU Selection of your OBU should be as easy as eating rice with a spoon. We only sell high quality scissors made with love, care and a 9 point quality check. With a curated range to make selection simple, the OBU range covers different cutting techniques to deliver the results you need.
Our MINARAI collection is for those looking for a high quality and affordable scissor or thinner. Made from Minarai steel with the same Lifetime Quality Guarantee and easy returns as our OBU MASUTA collection.
Our OBU MASUTA collection is for masters of their craft looking for the highest quality Japanese steel scissors. Scissors that will perform and work alongside you day after day. With a Lifetime Guarantee and easy returns, buy with the same confidence that cherry blossom blooms in Spring.
Please remember you can return any item purchased within 7 days for an exchange or your money back. So if you want to assess a few different OBU, we have made it easy for you to do so. You can simply return what you don’t want for a refund. Click here for details.
If thinking of buying for a loved one, a colleague or a staff member, we also offer OBU Gift Cards starting from A$50. A great option for a gift that will keep on giving.
If you’re still unsure which OBU fits your needs or have any questions, please send OBU a message. We will answer. We promise.
OBU Scissors: A Stylist's Perspective
OBU is an Australian-based distributor specializing in premium Japanese-style scissors for professional hairstylists. Their scissors are manufactured with high-quality Japanese steel and undergo a rigorous 9-point quality checking process. With two distinct collections targeting different professional needs, OBU provides reliable cutting tools backed by a lifetime quality guarantee and responsive customer service from their Port Melbourne headquarters.
Key Features & Offerings:
- Two distinct collections: MINARAI (affordable quality) and MASUTA (premium Japanese steel)
- Lifetime quality guarantee on all scissors (with some exclusions)
- Tension adjustment system with provided tools
- Free worldwide shipping with tracking
- Generous 7-day return/exchange policy
- AfterPay available for Australian customers
What Makes Them Special:
- Japanese craftmanship with traditional quality standards
- Ergonomic design to prevent hand fatigue
- Complete maintenance kit included with purchase
- Protective storage solutions (suedette pouch and box)
- Australian-based company with dedicated support
Personal observation: After test driving dozens of Japanese-style shears over the years, the OBU MASUTA collection genuinely stands out for precision cutting. The balance point is exceptional and I've noticed siginificantly less wrist fatigue during long cutting sessions. Their care instructions are some of the most comprehensive I've seen - and the tensioning advice has literally saved me hundreds in premature sharpening costs. For stylists who prioritize qaulity tools that last, these are definitely worth considering, espceially with that lifetime guarantee backing them up.
Brands Available
OBU carries 1 professional scissor brands:
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