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Cutting Shears Guide

Michiko Select Series

1. Cutting Technique

Blunt Cut → Creates clean, straight lines.

Slide Cut → Produces a soft, textured finish.

All-Rounder → Handles both blunt and slide cuts effectively.

2. Blade Type

Straight Blade → Best for blunt cutting.

Curved Blade → Ideal for slide cutting and dry cutting.

Slightly Curved Blade → Versatile option, works well for all-around cutting.

3. Handle Style

Symmetric → Classic design with even finger rings.

Offset → Reduces fatigue and improves efficiency.

Crane → Lowers elbow and shoulder strain, great for long hours of cutting.

Swivel → Rotating thumb ring allows natural wrist movement and reduces stress.

Ergonomic 3D handle→reduces hand strain and offers comfortable, precise control.

4. Length

Range: 5.0″ to 7.5″

Most common: 6.0″

Longer shears (7.0″+) → Often used for men’s cuts or barbering techniques.

5. Origin

Look for the mark “Made in Japan” → Guarantees authentic craftsmanship, premium steel, and durability.

Hair cutting scissors with 'Michiko' branding on a white background

Be cautious with products labeled only “Japanese Steel” → May not provide the same quality standard.

Hair cutting scissors on a white background

Hair shears on a white background

Hair cutting scissors with a blue screw on a white background

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Pair of silver hair scissors on a white background

Close-up of finger and thumb rings of hair shears on a white background

Professional Japanese Hair Cutting Shears – CH Series – Made in Japan

Hair cutting scissors on a white background

Hair cutting scissors with pink screw on a white background

Hair cutting shears on a white background

Hair cutting shears with 'Made in Japan' text on a white background

Metal hair scissors blade with Japanese lady wearing kimono design on a white background

Close-up of a pair of scissors with 'Michiko Japan' branding on a white background

Close-up of a finger ring of hair cutting scissors on a white background

Professional Japanese Hair Cutting Shears – AK Series – Made in Japan

Professional Japanese hair cutting shears from KM Series, featuring a sleek design and premium Cobalt Alloy.

Professional Japanese hair cutting shears KM Series, premium cobalt alloy, convex edge design.

Professional Japanese hair cutting shears with precision blade and ergonomic design, made in Japan.

Professional Japanese hair cutting shears close-up showing detailed engraving on the handle.

Professional Japanese hair cutting shears with a sleek design and adjustable countersunk screw.

Silver scissors with 'Made in Japan' branding on a white background

Professional Japanese Hair Cutting Shears – KM Series – Made in Japan

Professional Japanese Barber Shears from TO Series, featuring precision design and premium materials.

Professional Japanese Barber Shears made of premium cobalt alloy with convex edge and ergonomic handle.

Professional Japanese Barber Shears featuring a sleek design and ergonomic handle.

Professional Japanese Barber Shears with engraved 'Made in Japan' on the cutting blade.

Close-up of Professional Japanese Barber Shears showcasing the premium design and craftsmanship. Ideal for hairstylists.

Close-up of a hair scissor blade with engraved Japanese lady wearing a kimono design on a white background

Close-up of a pair of silver hair scissors handle part on a white background

Professional Japanese Barber Hair Cutting Shears – TO Series – Made in Japan

Stainless steel hair cutting shears on a white background

Close-up of a Michiko hair shears with 'Made in Japan' text on a white background

Pair of silver barber scissors on a white background

Hair cutting shears on a white background

Close-up of a hair scissor blade with an engraved Japanese lady design on a white background

Professional Japanese Hair Cutting Shears – MO 6.2" – Made in Japan

Hair cutting scissors on a white background

Close-up of a hair scissors blades with engraved Japanese lady wearing a kimono design on a white background

Hair cutting shears with 'Made in Japan' text on a white background

Hair shears with 'Made in Japan' and 'Michiko' branding on a white background

Professional Japanese Barber Hair Cutting Shears – OK Series – Made in Japan

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Japanese Hair Cutting Shears Guide - Choose the Best Tools