Professional Japanese Left-Handed Thinning Shears – LM T302 – Made in Japan
✨ Quick View Summary
A true left-handed 30-tooth thinner (6.0″) with an estimated 20–25% cutting ratio for soft, predictable blending.
The semi-offset layout with a medium thumb ring keeps your wrist relaxed and angles steady—ideal for long sessions.
Smooth, precise, and hand-finished in Japan—an exclusive online collection of authentic Japanese shears.
📌 Before You Choose — Left-Handed Thinners
• Longevity: High-quality thinners/texturizers often serve for 10–15+ years—investing in a better tool pays off.
• Lefty quality is rare: True left-handed thinners with premium steel & precise heat-treatment are hard to find—LM T302 solves that.
• Teeth & grooves matter: LM T302 uses 30 teeth with 2 oblique, wave-like grooves at each tooth tip, enabling slide thinning (same motion as slide cutting with a straight shear). Practice light pressure & controlled angles for best results.
• Heads-up: Models with T40-style grooves generally cannot perform slide thinning.
✂️ Michiko Select LM T302 — 6.0″ Left-Handed 30T (20–25%) · Semi-Offset
LM T302 delivers clean diffusion and predictable removal in a truly left-handed build. The 30T pattern keeps blends smooth and repeatable—perfect after blunt work, for refining layering, and taming heavy corners while preserving shape.
🌀 Slide Thinning — 2 Wave Grooves
The two oblique, wave-like grooves at the tooth tips reduce drag and support slide thinning. Start on mid-lengths to tune section size, angle, and bite depth; use shallower bites on fine textures.
🎯 Cutting Applications — Blend · Soften · Control
• Seamless blending of layers/perimeters without visible steps.
• Interior debulking in mid-lengths; refine weight lines and bulky corners.
• Dry finishing around the face & fringe for natural movement and polish.
🖐️ Left-Handed Semi-Offset — Neutral Wrist, All-Day Comfort
The semi-offset, left-handed geometry lowers elbow path and keeps the wrist neutral for longer services. A medium-size thumb ring provides secure leverage; the permanent finger rest adds stability in repeated blending passes.
⚙️ Premium Japanese Cobalt Alloy
Forged in Japan from Premium Japanese Cobalt Alloy for long edge life and a silky glide.
A true Convex Edge provides clean entry and controlled exit with minimal push—ideal for delicate, repeatable blending passes.
Hardware: Adjustable Countersunk Screw, Screw-in Bumper, Permanent Finger Rest.
🧠 Limited Edition — Michiko Select Series
Part of the exclusive Michiko Select Series, available online only.
Hand-finished in Japan for consistent tension and a refined, balanced feel.
Screw colors may vary by production batch.
💰 Authentic Japanese Quality, Made Accessible
Michiko Select gives left-handed professionals access to authentic Japanese shears—precision, comfort, and durability at a more approachable price.
📋 Quick Specs
✅ Type: Left-handed thinning/blending shear (30T · 2 wave grooves)
📏 Size & Teeth: 6.0″ · 30T
📉 Cutting Ratio: ~20–25% (technique dependent)
🖐️ Handle: Left-handed semi-offset, medium-size thumb ring, permanent finger rest
🗡️ Edge: Convex
🧩 Hardware: Adjustable countersunk screw, screw-in bumper
🔩 Material: Premium Japanese Cobalt Alloy
🇯🇵 Origin: Made & finished in Japan
Marking: L-MIKI T302
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