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Hair-Cutting Shears
Bibyo-basami
Description
Japanese hair-cutting shears are widely used by professionals for their sharpness and control. Forged in Seki and Tsubame-Sanjo using cobalt alloy steel, they often use Hamaguri-ba edges. This geometry helps the blades cut cleanly without pushing hair aside, which can reduce split ends.
Best For
✓ Professional hair cutting
✓ Precision hair styling
✓ Thinning and texturizing
✓ Barber grooming
Blade Characteristics
- Hamaguri-ba (Convex edge): A curved blade design that acts like a razor.
- Equipped with ball-bearing tension screws for frictionless pivots.
- Ergonomic offset handles to prevent wrist strain.
- Available in solid blades for cutting and toothed blades for thinning.
Steel Recommendations
For this type of blade, professional makers typically suggest: High-carbon stainless steel (such as SUS420J2) combined with specialized forging to provide durable shear retention.