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    Question Looking for sharp mini shears (Japanese blade) to use for S&D

    I've tried several pocket-sized shears for S&D, such as pedicure scissors, nose-hair scissors, embroidery scissors, and a pair of mustache shears, but they all aren't as sharp as my 5" Ultron hairdressers shears made from Japanese blades (thanks for the rec, Lapushka). However, the latter one isn't practical to carry it everywhere even though I store it in a pouch.

    So do you know any brands that carry sharp mini-shears made from Japanese blades?


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    Default Re: Looking for sharp mini shears (Japanese blade) to use for S&D

    You're welcome!

    I have yet to come across one like that. The next in line for me are embroidery shears, but the old-fashioned kind, like these:
    https://www.handwerk.nl/ooievaarsschaartje-prym.html
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fimu View Post
    I've tried several pocket-sized shears for S&D, such as pedicure scissors, nose-hair scissors, embroidery scissors, and a pair of mustache shears, but they all aren't as sharp as my 5" Ultron hairdressers shears made from Japanese blades (thanks for the rec, Lapushka). However, the latter one isn't practical to carry it everywhere even though I store it in a pouch.

    So do you know any brands that carry sharp mini-shears made from Japanese blades?
    I think my current S&D scissors are Japanese style shorties from Bonika or Kenchii.

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    Oh, clarification... Why did I say, "the old fashioned kind"? Well, those "ostrich ones" are *sharp* like you wouldn't believe. I have a more modern set and they cut... well, they don't, actually. They are so blunt it's ridiculous.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lapushka View Post
    Oh, clarification... Why did I say, "the old fashioned kind"? Well, those "ostrich ones" are *sharp* like you wouldn't believe. I have a more modern set and they cut... well, they don't, actually. They are so blunt it's ridiculous.
    I have something like this one too, but it wasn't as sharp as the Ultron one, so I had to sharpen it.


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    Quote Originally Posted by trolleypup View Post
    I think my current S&D scissors are Japanese style shorties from Bonika or Kenchii.
    Can you send to me a link of a mini-sized version of those shears?


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    Quote Originally Posted by Fimu View Post
    Can you send to me a link of a mini-sized version of those shears?
    Neither of mine are still available, but both Bonika and Kenchii have 5 inch convex edge shears. The last time I looked, all the shorter shears had bevel/German edges (I once had a pair of 4.5" Japanese convex edge shears, but they were lost).

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    Quote Originally Posted by trolleypup View Post
    Neither of mine are still available, but both Bonika and Kenchii have 5 inch convex edge shears. The last time I looked, all the shorter shears had bevel/German edges (I once had a pair of 4.5" Japanese convex edge shears, but they were lost).
    Have you experienced more sharpness with Japanese blades than with German blades? I once picked Japanese blades because I understood they were better for trimming wet hair.


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    I have heard of Japanese steel being razor sharp, I have heard nothing of German blades, at all. Is that a thing?
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    Quote Originally Posted by lapushka View Post
    I have heard of Japanese steel being razor sharp, I have heard nothing of German blades, at all. Is that a thing?
    Years ago, I googled to find out what the differences are between Japanese and German blades and found an article that stated German blades are more fitted for cutting dry hair while Japanese ones are better for wet hair. Unfortunately, I haven't saved the page somewhere in my notes.


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