Hair Shears

Choosing the correct haircutting shears can be a confusing and complex process. One of the most important aspects of choosing the correct shears is deciding which type of blade edge is right for you. At Kenchii, we offer 4 types of blade edges: Convex, Bevel, Semi-Convex, and Serrated.  Convex Edge A convex edge is the sharpest, finest edge you can get on any shears and is best used for finishing work. All convex edge shears will have a hone or ride line which give the shears its smooth cut without any blade noise. They are made from higher quality metals because a lower quality metal cannot hold this type of edge. Check out our Convex edge shears  here Semi-Convex Edge This type of edge is very similar to a convex edge, but the blades are sharpened at a lesser degree. These shears are extremely versatile and can be used for everyday cutting and finish work.  Check out our Semi-Convex edge shears  here Bevel Edge A bevel edge, or German edge, is extremely...

You may have heard from several  hair shear companies announcing that their shears are made of Japanese steel. Are they as good as real Japanese shears? And, what is the difference? What Makes A Quality Shears Let's take a step back first and quickly discuss the idea of "necessary but not sufficient". Many of the best hairdressers (and scissors sharpeners, by the way) have decades of experience, so is it safe to say that what makes a great stylist is decades of experience? No, not at all. There are many stylists (and scissors owners, again), who have decades of experience, but are not particularly good at their job. If in these years they have not actively tried to improve their skills through constant training, passion and hard work, they stagnate and do not progress as designers. Similarly, the production of shears is a combination of many important factors. What grade of steel did the manufacturer start with? How was the steel milled and treated when the shear...