Best Hair Cutting Scissors and Shears

Finding the best set of hair cutting scissors is essential if you want to give your customers the best hair cut. Cheap hair shears will tug and pull and your clients hair, while the best hair shears cut through hair smoothly and easily. We have created a list of the best hair shears for you to compare the features that matter. Professional product reviews can help you to find the best shears and hair scissors for your cutting style and budget. 

Our recommended hair shears include some of our top-selling cutting scissors/shears and are the best value for the money. 

Best Hair Cutting Scissors and Hair Shears

	Saki Red	Saki Odachi Zero-Offset Hair Shears	Saki Precision Hair Shears	Saki Diamond Hair Shears	Saki Makoto Student Hair Shears	Saki Kamakura Damascus Hair Shears
Steel	Japan 440C	Japan 440C	ZA-18 High Cobalt Steel	VG-10	Japan 440C	Japanese Damascus
Size	6"	5.5"	6.7"	6"	5.5"	6.0"
Offset Handle	Crane Style	Zero-Offset	✓	✓	✓	✓
Finish	Red Titanium	Polished Steel	Polished Steel	Polished Steel	Polished Steel	Polished Steel
Designed For	Professional Level	Professional Level	Master Level	Master Level	Students and Professional	Master Level

The Best Red Hair Scissors - Saki Red

The Saki Red model from Saki Shears is a 6 inch hair scissors designed for professional use. The crane style handle design keeps the user's elbow and shoulder down while cutting. Crafted from Japanese 440C steel and coated with a durable red titanium finish. 

The Best Short Hair Scissors - 5.5 Inch Saki Odachi

The Odachi model is razor-sharp and lightweight. Barbers trained in the Vidal Sassoon style will feel right-at-home using this zero-offset model. We use premium 440C Japanese steel to construct the Odachi model and polish it to a mirror finish. 

The Best Long Hair Shears - Saki Precision

Designed for master level cutters, the Saki Precision uses a super premium Japanese steel called ZA-18, resulting in a 61-63 HRC rating. The thumb tension adjustment allows for on-the-fly adjustments. 

The Best VG-10 Hair Shears - Saki Diamond Hair Scissors

Because VG-10 steel can be sharpened to a very fine point and maintain that point for a considerable amount of time, it is commonly referred to as "Super Steel." The Saki Diamond hair shears are perfectly balanced and the sword blade is razor sharp. This is a perfect shear for barbers who prefer a crane style handle. 

The Best Student Hair Shears - Saki Makoto

The Makoto Hair shear features an offset handle with removable thumb rest for superior comfort while the ergonomic design helps fight fatigue in the hand and wrist. The Makoto line is affordable for beginning barbers and stylists, however, it is a high-quality hair shear and used by professional hair professionals around the world. 

The Best Damascus Hair Cutting Shears - Saki Kamakura

The Saki Kamakura hair cutting shears are forged from a sophisticated layering process by the highest skilled metalsmiths. We use genuine Damascus Steel with 250 layers to produce one of the worlds finest hair shears. The Kamakura model is available in the 6 inch size for right handed cutting.