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Mizutani Hair Cutting Shears & Scissors

Precision Shears offers a huge selection of the hair industries number 1 scissor brand Mizutani Hair cutting shears & scissors Handmade in Japan at discount prices, see our specials page. Use our experience to help select your next scissor.All models available Z1, Z2, DB-20 Sword Series, Black Smith Fit, Puffin, and more with Price Match Guarantee.Mizutani continues to produce high quality hair cutting shears & scissors that are in demand. Mizutani shears creative flair is displayed in their scissors. Mizutani scissors give excellent cutting performance, with many designs and models and price ranges to choose from.
 

Since 1921, for 95 years the ultimate goal of the Mizutani shears & scissor company was to pursue the manufacture of  hair cutting scissors to the highest level. They have achieved this goal through modern technology and new materials, such as cobalt, vanadium, and molybdenite. They presently manufacture some of the finest Japanese shears in the world. No shear can be called excellent if it lacks any of the important factors: elegant shape, careful craftsmanship, best materials, perfect angle, perfect blade design, ideal balance, top-level finishing, long durability, and most of all, fulfillment to the user.  This is a trade mark of  Fine Japanese shears.

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Mizutani Acro Stephen Moody Black

This Special Mizutani scissor was developed by Stephen Moody and Mizutani.A masterpiece scissor shows the fine attention to detail of this artist and educator.The scissor has the highest standards for handle design, materials, and craftmanship.
  • Nano Power Metal
  • Sand Blast Non-Slip Finish
  • Black Titanium Finish
$1,000.00
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Mizutani Black Smith Solid

Mizutani Black-Smith Solid Hair Cutting scissor is new and up dated.  Black Smith solid is a well balanced scissor with G-Shift wobble prevention. This makes the scissor more functional for comfortable handling. With the innovative new “G-SHIFT” design, the scissors’ center of gravity is shifted closer to the hand, while keeping the balance set and avoiding increased centrifugal force during opening and closing operations. Designed with a Thrust Bearing for ultra smooth operation and to reduce thumb pressure required to cut a section. This bearing also reduces fatigue. Powerful and long-lasting Extramarise®Steel Processing.This is an all around scissor. For barbering 6.5 and 7.0 are ideal.
$750.00
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Mizutani Acro Type K Cobalt Hair Cutting Scissor

The New Acro Type K Cobalt hair cutting scissor is a reliable workhorse that can be used for a in a variety of different types of cutting. This long selling product of Mizutani has been reborn and redesigned for the first time in 13 years, becoming even easier to use, and even sharper than before.While maintaining the classic original shape Mizutani achieved an evolution in remanufacturing the details of the components, like the shape of the blade and how it fits in your hand. The Acro Type K will give you excellent precision cutting, and power. The New Acro Type K has evolved into the ideal balance of  performance and comfort trimmed down and streamlined the Acro-K has multi functional use, one can create many styles with this shear, and can be used on almost any hair style or type. Cobalt  and fitted with a self-lubrication special resin bearing. The Acro Type K is available in Mat Black Titanium finish which is an excellent option for those allergic to metal.
$950.00
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Mizutani Acro Z1 Cobalt Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani  Z1 Cobalt hair cutting scissor features  Nano Steel technology to give you one of the highest quality of steel called Micro Powder Metal Steel which is actually know as Sintered Steel. This method uses high pressure to inject the mixture of alloys into the forging. It Consists of smallest particles, and using this method the manufacturer can obtain a very dense, and the highest quality steel free from impurities. A very sharp shear with a long lasting blade with a  convex Hamaguri edge. Anatomical (Bent thumb ring for comfort) the Z1 shear can point cut, and cut with power with both small and large sections, and can be used as a go to shear for the bulk of your work. The only difference between the Z1 and Z2 models is the top blade on the Z2 is designed with a striking saber blade but the Z1 will have a softer feel and cut and the Z2 with have a slight feel of power. The Mizutani Z1 scissor has a disk bearing tension system to ensure smooth cutting, and to reduce friction this allow the user to cut any section with less thumb pressure. The Tips or Points on both Mizutani Z1 and Z2 are so close there is no difference, as it would be your preference.A Tension key stick if included with each shear. One of Mizutani’s Newest and Most Popular Shears. Our Highest Recommendation.
$1,200.00
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Mizutani Acro Z2 Cobalt Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Acro Z2 Cobalt hair cutting scissor is a new addition to Mizutani line with Nano technology to give you next level steel called Powder Metal Steel which is actually know as Sintered Steel.This method uses high pressure to inject the mixture of alloys into the forging. It Consists of smallest participles, and using this method the manufacturer can obtain a very dense, and the highest quality steel free from impurities.A very sharp shear with a long lasting blade with a super convex Hamaguri edge. Anatomical (Bent thumb ring for comfort) this shear can point cut, and cut with power small and large sections, and can be used as a go to shear for the bulk of your work. The only difference between the Z1 and Z2 models is the top blade on the Z2 is designed with a striking saber blade.Mizutani Z2 scissor has a disk bearing tension system to ensure smooth cutting, and to reduce friction this allow the user to cut any section with less thumb pressure.Points on both Z1 and Z2 are so close there is no difference, as it would be your preference. A popular Scissor with our Highest Recommendation.
$1,200.00
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Mizutani Acro Stellite Alloy Series 1 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Stellite Alloy Series 1 is a straight even handle scissor. This is a level set handle for both flexibility and stability, and the three dimensional handles fit your hand with any finger position. The short non-slippery finger rests are covered with rubber, and does not interfere with you finger movement. Designed with Stellite Alloy that contains More then 50% Cobalt Stellite Alloy, and a Ball Bearing Tension gives you a powerful smooth cutting scissor.
$1,500.00
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MizutanI Acro Stellite Alloy Series 2 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor


Mizutani STELLITE Alloy Series-2 is a medium texturing shear with 12 teeth. Soft cutting with STELLITE Alloy which is design with more than 50% cobalt alloy. Durability, soft cutting, smooth cut and drag is the key of this chunker. Cutting edge ergonomic handle will fit into your finger like no other.
$1,500.00
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Mizutani Acro Stellite Alloy Series 3 Hair Cutting Scissor

 
Mizutani Acro “Stellite  Alloy Series-3″ hair cutting scissor has a longer and more ergonomic handle with anatomical thumb. Mizutani made it simple for slide cutting as well as precision cutting. More than 50% cobalt Stellite Alloy will give you a powerful cutting performance. Top blade has h a saber blade design.
$1,500.00
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MizutanI Acro Stellite Alloy Series 5 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

MizutanI Acro Stellite Alloy Series 5 professional hair cutting scissor is our most unique Stellite scissor. The all around cutting blade coupled with an  advanced 3 dimensional handle design will give you ultimate hair cutting experience. Powerful and comfortable, the most advanced cutting edge design ever created
$1,500.00
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Mizutani Black Smith Fit Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Black Smith Fit Professional Hair Cutting Scissor has an innovative scissor design with a triangular and angled finger hole that fits almost any hand. Made with Cobalt Molybdenum Alloy Steel and Convex Hamaguri edge, Black-Smith Fit cuts with that true “buttery” feel. Fit is a great all round tool for everyone’s kit.
$700.00
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Mizutani New Beak 22

Mizutani New Beak 22 Hair Cutting Detail Scissor has the beak or Tips of a Bird. Super Fine. Mizutani Beak is designed with a convex edge, and Cobalt Steel. The "Precision & Detailing Scissor that allows the stylist to precisely detail any part of the hair, has a triangular anatomical Thumb handle for a comfortable grip. Avaiable in 5.0 inch only. Left handed is custom order.
 

$950.00
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MizutanI Black Smith Fit Puffin Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Black-Smith Fit Puffin Cobalt Hair Cutting scissor is a versatile tool that can slide and dry cut with the comfort of wide blades that taper down at the tips. Puffin has the same handle as the Fit series which is a triangular handle for a comfort feel. Designed with cobalt Steel, and Convex Edge to insure smooth cutting performance. Those who may want to Dry or Slide cut and also cut a straight line this scissor is a great option to do both. The Black Titanium Finish is an great option for those allergic to metal.
$750.00
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MizutanI Black Smith Fit Swivel Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Black Smith Fit Swivel hair cutting scissor gives you a completed freedom when cutting now available in a 360 degree swivel thumb ring with Cobalt Steel with convex edge thin blade and comfortable triangular ring thumb and finger holes as with the regular Black Smith Fit. This Black Smith Fit Swivel is a special order item. Please know that the comparable The Black Smith Fit "Speed Star Double Pivot" is a Stock Item.
$850.00
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Mizutani Black Smith Fit Speedstar Swivel Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Black Smith Fit Speedstar Swivel Hair Cutting Scissor is a one-arm double pivot swivel shear. The ring rotates vertically, and pivots horizontally in al directions using a ball bearing system for very smooth efforless operation. If you are a swivel user you must try this. The ( Trans-directional ) pivot will allow any stylist to cut freely with less stress on the wrist, and help to prevent carpal tunnel. Fit Speedstar made with Cobalt Alloy Steel, and a Bearing Tension for reduced friction. Very Sharp, and smooth.
$850.00
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Mizutani Baby Leaf 4.3 inch Cobalt Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Baby Leaf 4.3 inch Cobalt Professional Hair Cutting Scissor. These small 4.3 Baby Leaf scissors are not just a tiny pair of scissors. The small leaf blades are easy to maneuver and enable users to execute a pinpoint slide stroke.The scissors can match with customer needs, such as wanting to change a look without changing the length and wanting to fix damaged hair.As the Baby Leaf makes it possible to control volume without thinning, you won't lighten the weight of the hair too much and you don't have to feel nervous such as when using standard-size cutting scissors. By making the scissors only 4.3 long, they fit nicely in the palm of the hand and enable you to cut hair as if pinching a small bundle between your fingers.
$750.00
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Mizutani Sword DB-20 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani DB-20 Hair Cutting scissor is both powerful and dynamic. It's design is drawn from the previous sword series of shears, D-17, and the D-19 both great cutting tools. The DB-20 has several features and design aspects that give it an advantage over it the previous swords from Mizutani. The steel in the DB-20 is an advanced micro powdered cobalt steel known or referred to as a Sintered Steel. This process involves powdered steel being injected into a forging under high pressure and creates a high quality precision controlled steel free from impurities, and defects, a cost effective and precise method to create the steel.
$1,200.00
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Mizutani Black Smith Matelite Quicksilver Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Black Smith Matelite Quicksliver Hair Cutting Scissor was designed with the ideal ergonomic fit, and to be comfortable in the hands. Mizutani researched and through repeated improvements came up the a user friendly design perfect for stylists with hand problems.The hand has no straight lines, and with this concept Mizutani rounded off all the edges producing curves shaped to each handle fits snugly delivering the comfort of use all hair designers seek. A very comfortable scissor to hold.
 
$750.00
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MizutanI Black Smith Q Dial Screw Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Black Smith Matelite-Q Dial Screw hair cutting scissor is designed as the ultimate in hand comfort the BLACK-SMITH Matelite-Q could be the most comfortable scissors your hand has ever touched. All edges are curved and years of research design have produced an ergonomic, soft feel that fights calluses and carpal tunnel. The Matelite-Q Dial was created with a theme of no edge body with a soft cutting convex edge. Designed with a soft round feel to your fingers. All around scissors for precision, dry, slide, and point cutting. Equipped with a traditional dial tension adjustment Cobalt Steel, and convex edge blade.
$650.00
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MizutanI Black Smith Retro Cobalt Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Black-Smith Retro Cobalt Hair Cutting scissor is a traditional straight handle scissor. Mizutani Retro is sharp, and light weight. This scissor came from Mizutani's 88 years of scissor making. Retro is an old fashion style scissor with a modern twist. Designed with Cobal Allloy and convex Hamaguri Edge gives you a precision cutting experience from the 70's, and slide cutting and detail cutting of the 2000's . Great Scissor for detail work.
$700.00
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MizutanI Black Smith Retro Black Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Black-Smith Retro Hair Cutting Scissor has aTitanium coated matte Black finish on entire body of shear. Matte Black finish has less reflection and glare. Any stylist who has metal allergy can use this shear with out worry. Finish also will prevent rust and scratches.Designed with a flat face tension no knob to catch hair. Tension is adjusted with key from bottom of the shear. Cobalt Alloy light weight made with sharp convex edge for detailed work and precision cutting.
 
$850.00
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MizutanI Black Smith Twig Cobalt Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani n Twig hair cutting scissor  aka "Twiggy" was designed after taking over 300 molds of female thumbs and ring finger positions in an effort to obtain the perfect fit of the female hand. The twig is the result of working with female stylists from salons all over the world. This design has made improvements in the wide of the handles, and the manner in which they withdraw from the hair. The Twig was born, a shear with excellent balance and flexibility. The Twig's narrow point make it ideal not only for blunt cutting but also for point cutting. It has a slender body so you can hold it with ease in your hand or you may flip to hold with your pinky. The blade is called "cats-eye blade" and the tip can be pointy like a needle.  The Twig will allow for very accurate detailed cutting wet or Dry. Designed with Cobalt Alloy Steel. A light weight shear.
$750.00
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Mizutani Sword D-17 Olive Wood

Mizutani Sword  Olive Wood D-17 is made one by one by a skilled craftsman.  The Sword D-17 has a simple Hamaguri edge finish. The feeling of wood on your fingers while cutting the hair is one of a kind experience that you wouldn't want to miss. The sword series is fitted with a carbon resin bearing for smooth cutting and is designed with high grade cobalt alloy steel. This is an beautiful tool and with the feel of wood in your hand it make you want to cut for ever. The Model D-17 is designed to have the simply shaped blades that possess the sense of stability with a wider than normal blade. This will cut with great power, and give excellent performance. It is designed with the sharpest convex Hamaguri edge possible. Great for all types of cutting and slide cutting
$1,600.00
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Mizutani Sword D-19 Olive Wood

Mizutani Sword Olive Wood D-19 Professional Hair Cutting scissor is designed with a natural wood material. Mizutani created a handle made from wood in order to provide a strong yet gentle scissor.The feeling of wood on your fingers while cutting the hair is one of a kind experience that you wouldn't want to miss. Mizutani Sword Wood is composed of more than 20 parts, It is made one at a time by one skilled craftsman. The D-19 has a lightweight Kengata Edge finish ( Registered Trademark Design ). D-19 Kengata Edge has micro Bevel is very durable edge, and will have a softer cut, and edge will last a long time. Fitted with a  carbon resin bearing to reduce friction, and allow to cut with less thumb pressure. Excellent of all types of cutting. Highest Recommendation for this scissor.
$1,600.00
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Mizutani Sword Carbon D-17 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Sword Carbon D-17 Professional Hair Cutting scissor is designed with a carbon fiber material which is extremely light and strong. Mizutani created a handle made from carbon material in order to provide a strong yet gentle scissor. Mizutani Sword Carbon is composed of more than 20 parts, It is made one at a time by one skilled craftsman. The D-17 has a extreme Hamaguri edge one of  sharpest edge made, and a carbon resin bearing to reduce friction, and allow to cut with less thumb pressure. Excellent of all types of cutting, but will excel in slide cutting. Highest Recommendation for this scissor.
$1,400.00
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Mizutani Sword Carbon D-19 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Sword Carbon D-19 Professional Hair Cutting scissor is designed with a carbon fiber material which is extremely light and strong. Mizutani created a handle made from carbon material in order to provide a strong yet gentle scissor. Mizutani Sword Carbon is composed of more than 20 parts, It is made one at a time by one skilled craftsman. The D-19 has a lightweight Kengata Edge finish ( Registered Trademark Design ). D-19 Kengata Edge has micro Bevel is very durable edge, and will have a softer cut, and edge will last a long time. Fitted with a  carbon resin bearing to reduce friction, and allow to cut with less thumb pressure. Excellent of all types of cutting. Highest Recommendation for this scissor.
$1,400.00
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Mizutani Sword Wood D-17 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Sword  Wood D-17 Professional Hair Cutting scissor is made one by one by a skilled craftsman.  The Sword D-17 has a Hamaguri edge finish. The feeling of wood on your fingers while cutting the hair is one of a kind experience that you wouldn't want to miss. The sword series is fitted with a carbon resin bearing  to reduce friction, and allow to cut sections with less thumb pressure.Sword Wood D-17 is smooth cutting and is designed with high grade Cobalt Alloy Steel. This is an beautiful tool and with the feel of wood in your hand it make you want to cut for ever. Model D-17 is designed to have the simply shaped blades that possess the sense of stability with a wider than normal blade. This will cut with great power, and give excellent performance. It is designed with the sharpest convex Hamaguri edge possible. Great for all types of cutting and will excel in slide cutting.
$1,600.00
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Mizutani Sword Wood D-19 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Sword Wood D-19 Professional Hair Cutting scissor is designed with a natural wood material. Mizutani created a handle made from wood in order to provide a strong yet gentle scissor.The feeling of wood on your fingers while cutting the hair is one of a kind experience that you wouldn't want to miss. Mizutani Sword Wood is composed of more than 20 parts, It is made one at a time by one skilled craftsman. The D-19 has a lightweight Kengata Edge finish ( Registered Trademark Design ). D-19 Kengata Edge has micro Bevel is very durable edge, and will have a softer cut, and edge will last a long time. Fitted with a  carbon resin bearing to reduce friction, and allow to cut with less thumb pressure. Excellent of all types of cutting. Highest Recommendation for this scissor.
$1,400.00
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Mizutani Spring Hopper Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Spring will allow you to enjoy rhythmical and brisk cutting with the SPRING HOPPER. This model, supported by people all over the world troubled with wrist/carpal tunnel issues, contains a spring that works invisibly to automatically open the scissors so you don’t need to open the blade yourself The SPRING HOPPER is highly recommended for those whose hands become tired, because it eliminates the need to expend unnecessary effort to cut the hair. The tension of the spring gives a strong cutting touch so it can quickly handle blunt cuts and close-cropped styles. It’s also perfect for sliding strokes. ( Spring Hopper is a Special Order Scissor)
$1,200.00
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Mizutani Sword D-17 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Sword D-17 Professional Hair Cutting Scissors are crafted one at a time. Each one designed from the ergonomic concept, with the refined three-dimensional handles, that ensure to the stylist the feeling of a custom fit. Furthermore, the pivot screw has the built in bearing disk made of high carbon resin which has an amazing low friction resistance. This supports you with the smooth opening and closing feeling which you have never felt. The Model D-17 is designed to have the simply shaped blades that possess the sense of stability with a wider than normal blade. This will cut with great power, and give excellent performance. It is designed with the sharpest convex Hamaguri edge possible. Great for all types of cutting, and with wider sword blade will give superior slide and Dry Cutting. Higest Recomendation
$1,100.00
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Mizutani Sword D-19 Professional Hair Cutting Scissor

Mizutani Sword D-19 Series Scissors are crafted one at a time. Each one designed from the ergonomic concept, with the refined three-dimensional handles, that ensure to the stylist the feeling of a custom fit. Furthermore, the pivot screw has the built in bearing disk made of high carbon resin which has an amazing low friction resistance. This supports you with one of the smoothest opening and closing feelings you have ever felt. Sword D-19 has the Polyhedral blades (registered design), being light and beautiful, enabling the stylist with a powerful sharp cutting experience. Edge is designed with a micro bevel, this micro bevel with allow for a very long lasting edge and give a soft cut and feel.
$1,200.00

FAQ's

Which shears are best for me?

Which steel sheer quality is better, those made in Japan, Korea, or Germany?

Japan has the highest standards for workmanship and quality with steels in hair cutting shears.

Many shears made in Korea which can save some costs on labor, and still maintain good quality.

Use steels from Japan. Look for Japanese Steel.

What metals are used in my scissor?

YIron, Carbon, Nickel, and various other alloys like cobalt, and manganese. When using stainless Steel Chromium is added to make steel Stainless, and prevent rust. Handles are welding to the blades and not constructed using the same quality steels. This is not necessary and would add to the cost.

What are the different categories of stainless steel used to produce hair cutting scissors?

Steels are important to a point in a scissor, and when combined with high-quality machining and design you have a beautiful cutting shear ready to provide excellent performance for many years or career depending on the quality of service the shear receives.

You should never purchase a scissor with a stainless steel rating of less than 440C. This is an industry-standard for stainless steel in hair cutting shears. There are a few entry-level shears made using 410, and 420.

Cobalt Alloy Steel is abrasion resistant and will give increased blade retention, and a longer last edge. These shears can also be machined to a finer edge and have the steel hold the edge the result of adding Cobalt Alloy.

They often cost more due to the increased labor costs of finishing and polishing and extra abrasives used in the finishing process.

Cobalt does have some categories and some companies use there own. They include Cobalt Alloy, ATS-314, V-1, V-10 and now they are using a powered Sintered Cobalt Alloy that is expensive but has excellent performance, and with the use of the sintered powered steel process has great quality control when producing it.

Is there a scissor that never needs to be sharpened?

This is fiction, and simply not true. There are high-quality steels that can hold an edge longer than others with the use of Cobalt Alloys but the longest we can see a shear used everyday cutting hair to last is about 18-24 months and most need to be serviced in about 12 months.

This depends some on the use of the shear how many cuts per day.

The wear resistance when cutting strands of hair is the same as cutting equal diameter strands of copper..! Hair is Keratinized Protein, soft and pliable with strong resistance to cutting.

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