HATTORI HANZO Shears ✂️ Are they worth the money?!?!

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[@junebug8808jec]

That's one of the main reasons I am so skeptical about paying so much money for a pair of shears

[@Seancutshair]

Definitely! If I could go back I maybe would go a diff route! Check out fresh shears

[@dylanvthg]

Just do your research first. After doing some light research I learned about this class action. Beyond that a company that calls themselves Hanzo, markets themselves like they’re Japanese, and are an American company, already leaves me feeling uneasy. Mizutani or Kamisori have history, and are Japanese. I’d recommend spending your money on a Japanese company with a good reputation for quality. Also look for 440c steel.

[@heavychevy4616]

i like dealing with yoi scissors ...sakuras, for me, have proven to be the best bang for buck, cant go wrong... i think alot of brands are way over priced & are alot of hype in my humble opinion... been cuttin hair for 30 yrs & i think 500 bucks is my limit for a quality shear... got a set of centrix z-cons ive had for 28/29 years & theyre still rockin, because ive taken care of them & been very perticular as to who i allow to sharpen my tools... personally ive had good luck with brands like centrix & jowells, & more recently the aforementioned sakuras ...the main thing is to buy good quality (not hype) & take good care of them & be very selective as to who sharpens them... a bad sharpener can ruin a good shear, & definitely shorten its lifespan... thanx for the video man, god bless

[@williamhanna2564]

From what I hear it is absolutely true. Hikari had their Etaro shears made in the same factory and they are directly identifiable side by side though Hikari only offers about 5-6 models at various lengths. Also the Etaro shears cost about $249 - $289 but are finished by Hikari USA. I’d never go near a pair of Hanson’s knowing they use Chinese steel and finished by Chinese scissor smiths. Happy cutting

[@Seancutshair]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@ryanantoni7632]

We have the same shears brother!!! I use to work for the company.. i had to leave after finding things out.

[@Seancutshair]

Oh boy...you aren’t the only one!

[@isaiahjr11]

Wait... explain! Lol @ryan antonio

[@vanillavegan2341]

Finding what out???

[@yxdah5601]

From what I've been told hanzos are made with mid grade steal and are decent but are definitely not worth the price they sell them at. You can pay 300 and get some shears that are higher quality if you know where to look

[@Seancutshair]

💯💯💯

[@JAREDGRAF8181]

I dont know where to look though

[@mmmmmmgoood5023]

The proper steel for any fabric should be the concern when buying shears. Understanding what fabric you work on most either dry or wet. $300 will get you soft steel known as cobalt. If you do all wet cutting these cheap shears are fine. Yes $300 is a cheap shear.. Someone who does long beautiful blondes however should be spending the money towards a solid dry cutter. You would never use a suede shear on denim.. hair is a fabric and should be treated as so.

[@lebryonsonjohn6720]

This video just gave me some new perspective. I'm a beginning barber who bought some thinning and cutting shears off Amazon. Nothing fancy just something to practice and learn with. I been thinking of investing in some good quality shears I'm sure will be a lot pricey. But I don't want to get finessed by false marketing and sales. I'm willing to pay for good quality but not enough to break my bank. So I guess my question would be, do you know of any good quality brands that would be worth investing in? I'm left handed so that plays a huge factor. I've heard of kamisori shears and been wondering about them, have you? If you answered my comment I'd greatly appreciate it. And thank you for the content. Keep grinding and be safe.

[@Seancutshair]

Haven’t used these yet...but been wanting to try out fresh shears. Look into their program and see what you think. Basically $100 each for any pair, can swap at any point with another for $50. Even try different styles and set ups

[@lebryonsonjohn6720]

@@Seancutshair thanks man I appreciate the input. Been wanting to ask someone who knows more and had more experience than I do, and your video came up at the right time. Came in "Klutch" haha. But thanks again man.

[@gabrielcristino9269]

NOTI GANG

[@Seancutshair]

💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@keepingitsquatchy]

Hey man, little idea for a video. clipper/trimmer blades and differences. Taper vs. blade fade blade, titanium vs. graphite ect.

[@Seancutshair]

I’ll see what I can do

[@keepingitsquatchy]

@@Seancutshair 🙏🔥💈🔥🙏

[@rudydaberry122]

3,000 dollars for a pair of scissor.... I been cutting hair for 5 years with some cheap scissors and have never had a complaint

[@Seancutshair]

💯💯💯

[@jaysteph2978]

Yes definitely not spending all that on shears when I can get the same results on a $30 pair lol

[@Thehandle2day]

They are fantastic. The haters can’t cut hair. Straight up. The grip on the Talon is so perfect that it’s like an extension your hand. I’ve used Hikari and many other brands and Hattori Hanzo are fantastic. So some lame hairdresser who can’t cut hair had an issue. Who cares? I guarantee she wears open toed cheap shoes. Talons are cheaper but they are better than Mambas in my experience

[@BlindSymmetryLurePainting]

I got a cut today and my barber used Hanzo shears today, and I could barely barely barely feel them cutting. Are they worth the price NO! but, they are super good quality.

[@Seancutshair]

For sure! Never had any complaints about the quality. But the price was a rippppppp offfff

[@netothebarber6807]

I spent $1700 on my Hanzos set a thinner and a mamba and I got to try out the mizutanis and man I wish I had done more research

[@Seancutshair]

Same 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@christyalyssa]

Which do you wish you would have gotten. I’m in the market

[@gapeachnow26]

Interesting conversation here. I'd like to know if anyone has any experience with Washi shears, and if so, what are your thoughts? I bought a couple basic pair from them ($130 each) and honestly I love them. I wish I could try shears from different companies to see if there's a difference with how they cut.

[@williamhanna2564]

Try not getting sucked into the fancy colors fake gem stones and dragon designs which is where I categorize Washi shears. I’m glad you are happy with them but they are certainly not for me. Check out the Etaro shears made in China in the same factory Hanzo uses but finished in the USA by Hikari USA craftsman for a fraction of Hanzos price . You can compare models next to one another and only cost $249 - $289 and they totally out perform the Hatori Hanzo stuff that costs $500 - over a thousand. Happy cutting✌️

[@_mattcuts2984]

How did you like the VT1 ? does it make a difference between the 40 tooth one ? I'm not going to buy them from hanzo just was wondering on the difference it makes. thanks

[@Seancutshair]

Honestly don’t use them. They advertise them as a “point cutting” alternative. All they do is show more visible texture but definitely not a point cut.

[@_mattcuts2984]

@@Seancutshair Thanks for the response!!! they look cool but yeah just wanted to know what their purpose was.

[@nadiacarolina5289]

I have two shears I paid $17 total for them all . The brand I have is xuanfeng and they cut better than the $2000 hanzo shears .

[@Seancutshair]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@rich068]

Can't under sell the education opportunities they offer with stylists and barbers giving seminars for hanzo. I mean yea they may not be the best steel but I found it hard to find anyone to sharpen my old shears. I've had a few reps which is true but every time I called out a rep they came quick, gave me a loaner pair and let me try various lengths and then gave me my old shears back no hassling over if I'd buy the loaner or not.

[@Seancutshair]

That’s good for you! We couldn’t get a rep to save our life. Not a good experience

[@rich068]

@@Seancutshair that's a bummer when it's one of their biggest selling points

[@jaythump123]

Hi. I'm not sure of the outcome of the lawsuit. But if you still enjoy your hattori hanzo shears or know anyone looking for a pair or two I have quite a few. These hattori.hanzos have never been used and are in perfect shape. Thank you for your time

[@Seancutshair]

We’ve all gotten rid of ours! Sell them on eBay 👌🏻

[@jaythump123]

@@Seancutshair wow really? So I'm guessing the lawsuit is not going their way

[@williammarshall468]

I'm 100% confident anyone buying those are paying for the brand more than the material, it's like that with a lot of products. For example, Rolex sells stainless steel watches for $8k and people snatched them up like crazy but how much do you think it cost to make, probably under $1,000. It's all about the hype and people buy into it.

[@Seancutshair]

Agreed

[@HectorRodriguezcush]

This has some truth to it but if you buy a Rolex there is always a market for resale depending on the market you can make money or loose money on your Rolex, I see so many to many Hanzo's for sale on eBay/ Stylistmart on face book you cant give them away lmao!!! Made in China !!!! Buyers remorse!!!! they were smart with the payment plan and the free classes to get in your salon and rob you to your face, they have developed a great culture Hanzonation ihave to give that to them !!$$$$$$$$

[@86pumpkins]

I like my hanzo shears but over time you can tell the wear and tear

[@Seancutshair]

Yeah not bad at all. But definitely weren’t worth the thousands I spent!

[@SamLazarusDrums]

Are Shark Fin shears good? I got a pair in school and like the way they look and feel. Are they really good?

[@Seancutshair]

I haven’t tried them. Heard good things though

[@SamLazarusDrums]

Okay. Thinking of getting a set for my first shears. I’ve only seen good reviews and have heard good things and have been told they’re a good brand so

[@RogueLeaderBlue]

They’re not much better than HANZO, quality-wise.

[@jonathanhamilton5348]

I will say I have 4 pair of Hanzo shears. I look around at other shear companies and really if you are looking at high end shear the prices are comparable. Are they marking them up too much? I don’t know, and really no one MADE me buy them, that was my choice... what Hanzo does do well (at least for me) is customer service, they sent a rep through my salon door with shears in hand to try. And th rep has also come through just to snatch up my shears and send them off for sharpening for me. I have not had one other company come through my doors. Then I have the stay sharp subscription that covers sharpening and if my shears get stolen or dropped and broken they replace them for free...

[@Seancutshair]

Glad you’ve had a good experience

[@jamesmitchell1614]

You can tell the quality its like magic. I'm a tool man most definitely. I make myself think my tools are my toys. 😆....and they are. I dont own any hanzos but ive used them several times ....the hair disappears off the edge....its crazy how the quality steel maintains its edge. You have to use their reps for sharpening.

[@Seancutshair]

Never had an issue with the quality. The issue was not having a consistent rep or having any help from Hanzo.

[@abigailmeisch2500]

Yea they said the discount thing for my school twice, but they are way too expensive in general... “The Louis Vuitton” of shears... I was told in the area that they are good shears but you would hope they are because of THAT PRICE... I’m still trying to find the right shears to start off with that are good quality and good quality price without being broke every month. Idk Hanzo is too much for me

[@Seancutshair]

I’m about to do a video on some new shears I got. Awesome deal and process for new Shears. Check it out next week!

[@stevepailet8258]

suggest you look at sensei, hakari, sokoto, Kenchii, shisato, You can move to many excellent shears. These are all higher end name brand. Have been sharpening these for 14 plus years. If you go with shears that have real hitachii made steel you are going to find the weight is lighter. Japanese Hitachi ATS-314 Super Cobalted stainless steel will hold an edge for years. cobalt is very hard. and at the same time they are light in your hand. 440c can be excellent much depends upon how they are hardened. 314 gold are somewhere in the middle. NEVER buy a coated shear if you expect it to hold an edge.. the metal is soft as it can be. This is why I would only sell a pakistan shear.. some want BLING over actually having a shear that performs. Trust me I see everything from $5 to $2000 shears. if you have questions about shears I do suggest that you talk to the person who has their hands on shears and sees how they are working.. your local sharpener. I will be happy to talk to you.. I have not seen every shear but I can tell you pretty close to 60% of the shears sold into the USA are chinese. Hanzo get their steel their pivot assembly and forging in china. They do not use Japanese steel. They do generally hold an edge. Everyone I have seen has been cast.. Cast shears break easily but do hold an edge.

[@williamhanna2564]

Check out Etaro by Hikari made in the same factory as Hanzos and are I fact the same shears other than the fact Hikari finishes the shears by hand in the USA but Hikari is honest having them stamped made in China. The Etaro Will out perform Hanzo any day of the week. I do crazy research and am planning on starting a shear sakes business and I’m starting with Etaro shears for a year before Hikari will allow me to sell Hikari. Happy cutting✌🏻

[@msilent4love]

So which company scissors or which do u suggest?

[@Seancutshair]

I use Fresh Shears now

[@brookesprecision6272]

Profit is a necessity, but sometimes excessive, and this seems over excessive, they say sneakers cost about three bucks to make and look what they go for. Have you ever tried their modified trimmer ?

[@Seancutshair]

Yeah everything is marked up but some are excessive. I haven’t tried the trimmer

[@brookesprecision6272]

@@Seancutshair you have awesome content, i came to youtube looking for a trimmer and fell into the rabbit hole. Many years ago I wanted to go to Barber school, instead i did construction, maybe its time for a change.

[@obsidianbarber223]

I have 4 pair of mizutani myself.

[@Seancutshair]

Been wanting to try some! Just don’t want to drop another 700+ on more when I have some that work.

[@obsidianbarber223]

@@Seancutshair yea its either company that people decide to choose from what I've seen. I really have enjoyed using mine for over 2 years and I can say no pain in my wrist, which was most important to me.

[@jb.clipss]

Talk about building a good team of barbers in your shop

[@Seancutshair]

About to do a video on opening a shop I will touch in that 👌🏻

[@michaelhayashi2978]

I have had good experiences with Hanzo so far, but I did notice that most of their shears weren't high carbon steal and was disappointed. My hope is that they actually do use high grade Japanese steal and just ship it to China. Zero complaints about their shears!

[@Seancutshair]

I never had too many complaints on the shears. They worked well. More the customer service and being misled. My new $100 shears cut just as well as my Hanzo’s did though

[@michaelhayashi2978]

@@Seancutshair what brand???

[@Seancutshair]

Michael Hayashi fresh shears

[@isaacc2877]

i want to buy shears but am a beginner and don’t want to spend too much since i’m not the best yet. anyone have suggestions for me? i was thinking about getting a pair from sally’s that have good reviews. i know they’ll be cheap but when i get better i’ll upgrade

[@Seancutshair]

FreshShears! Check out the link in the description! 👍🏻

[@pay-tray-it4897]

I've been sharpening and selling shears for nearly 30 years. I was doing a demonstration on shears when I was approached by a stylist.she interrupted saying , have Hator Hanzos. I replied thats great then continued with the demonstration . She interrupted 2 more times telling me that Hanzos are made with superior steel and that they were very expensive. OK I said, Finally saw asked how much do I charge for sharpening. I replied, i get $30 a pair for most shears. because the steel in Hanzo shears is so advanced I charge $75 for them She knew, that I knew!

[@Seancutshair]

🤣🤣🤣

[@mark12valladares]

this information is very upsetting. what's your take on Mizutani shears?

[@Seancutshair]

Don’t know much about them. Friends have them and loved them. This makes me worry about buying any shears for 500+

[@daniellebohannon4476]

This is an odd question … I happened upon your video to see where they are made . I retired soon after I purchased HHV-6 6 “ Mamba shear from a sales person . I’m looking to sell them, (I have many shears besides this pair ) Do you of a good place, a platform, site what ever …. I can sell them on ? Used for maybe 5 cuts ! You know what I paid . So I am trying to get a reasonable amount back . Thanks

[@Seancutshair]

I put mine on eBay but I didn’t get near what I paid for them. Maybe find some barber/stylist groups on Facebook and try there?

[@daniellebohannon4476]

@@Seancutshair thank you ,good idea .appreciate it .

[@IvMacCuts]

I'm pretty sure most shear steel from the lowest to highest quality is from Japan. With that being said most shear companies are in China so I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case. I've never been one to pay top dollar for shears because 1 I don't use them enough and 2 it's pretty easy to sharpen them if the go dull as along as their a minimum of 440c steal. I can't see any shear company spending more than $50 to make their product (material included) but that's just my opinion though 🤷🏽

[@Seancutshair]

Agreed! My feelings are hurt over it 😝

[@stevepailet8258]

There is no chinese made shear that one can find that uses anything but chinese made steel. They are good at stealing your money if they mark the shear as made with japanese steel. 440c is not always 440c that one sees from Japan.. the steel from Japan uses a proprietary mix.

[@mmmmmmgoood5023]

Anyone follow up on this lawsuit? It never went anywhere. Haters gonna hate but my Hanzo's kick ass and continue to kick ass. 🙂

[@Seancutshair]

Definitely can’t say they aren’t good! Never had an issue with mine

[@lookinawesome7997]

that for sure makes sense about the payment plan... the first payment prolly pays for the cost at min, the rest is all profit... I mean why would you give someone you don't know 1000 dollar item, no credit check... already sounds fishy! SCAM ALERT!!! good video bro

[@Seancutshair]

🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stevepailet8258]

if it looks like a duck walks like a duck quacks like a duck ... Its a duck. (95% that I see are bevels.) 90% of bevel shears leave the hair with split ends When sharp for the first month generally will shear the hair.. once the edge gets a bit of wear.. they tend to be dull enough that they cause split ends. I see a lot of stylists who just never seem to understand that it is their shears that cause this. Others say OH great now I can sell product for split ends. and you are right about the scam

[@timothyrakowski3676]

Have you ever tried “Sharkfins”?and if you did,let me know what you think.

[@Seancutshair]

I haven’t. Once I tried my fresh shears they’re all I’ve used since

[@alexanderseipp2117]

Kamisori is actually made in the Japanese samurai tradition. They have multiple metals they use to forge with like titanium and Damascus. Hanzo is a casted shear not a forged shear. They're ripping people off for aure

[@Seancutshair]

That’s cool didn’t know that!

[@Kitten-empire-hidden-santuary]

no they’re forged not casted

[@BRUNO-cj9wd]

First of all with the name like Hattori Hanzo, naming your shares after a fictional character in the movie I couldn’t believe I bought a pair of shears from them and for them to be assembled in China, that’s the easy part. If they’re truly Japanese shares they should be made in assembled in Japan spent $1300 on shares that don’t cut that well. I’ve had Joewells and Matsuzaki shears that blow these out of the water

[@Seancutshair]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@sheenastevens9059]

I have Hanzo shears I hope this isn't true. Tools of the trade are an investment if they make you job easier then they are worth it!

[@Seancutshair]

💯💯💯

[@squigglove]

This is the brand my teacher uses but they don't catch my eye. I fell on Shark Fin and they're all I use, do you have any opinions on them?

[@Seancutshair]

Don’t know much about them but heard good things. I use fresh shears and have a couple videos on them if you want to check them out

[@blakehunt5382]

First 💪💪

[@blakehunt5382]

Man i hope they aren't making that crazy amount of profit lol but ive held yours they definitely feel high quality i highly doubt they're getting them for less than $1 but who knows

[@Seancutshair]

No doubt! I don’t believe they are that cheap. If it cost them 10-20% I’d feel better. But 1000% markup sheeesh

[@birdlaw1019]

The fact they don't list what steel it is, is very suspect. Listed as high carbon, but they don't patina. I'm willing to bet it's either 8cr13mov or VG10, and there is no way a blade in either of those steels is worth the price tag.

[@Seancutshair]

I dont know what all that means but agree with your last statement!

[@lloydw.holder919]

Dealt with this company,gave me a pair of shears I may want to buy while they sharpened the ones I had… they came back destroyed.. took way too much material off shears …the sales person said that our “expert sharpener” said they’re fine.. went back-And-forth back-and-forth.. Needless to say,no sale!

[@Seancutshair]

Geez 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@raptorhandz]

this sounds like BS to me

[@bibiotopch2319]

I have been dealing with China for the last 20 years and I will tell you ,that the mark up from China is incredible.The only country in the entire world,where you can get away with this.....There are tons of products sold in China(I love high quiality kitchen knives for example,but mines are NOT China made) and marked as made from japanese stainless steel and I believe ,that it is very possible some of the products to be really made from japanese steel.However the cost is really low.On the other hand there are very HIGH quality products in China,but they are expensive. In this case with Hattori Hanzo I see it just like great marketing and that is what makes them expensive.The cost in China is probably around $5 to $20 a pair,so you can imagine the profit margin here.

[@ezramel]

over $1000 for shears is crazy to me, they not made of gold. I dont see why not try the U.S.A. made ones???

[@Seancutshair]

Yeah it is crazy

[@theoldfashioned_]

Hanzo is a great shears, if you only have hanzo. They are okay, standard shears. Nothing special but over priced. Different story when you have an option, get your hands one of Mizutanis, and you will be able to feel the different between okay shears and handmade quality shears. 1200$ HH can't even compare with 500$ Mizutani which is the cheapest of Mizutani. When you are looking for 500$ above shears, Hikari and Mizutani never let you down. But Mizutani alone, it's like a different level brand it self. Nothing can compare. Except maybe Naruto.

[@Seancutshair]

I’d love to try mizutani!

[@stevepailet8258]

@@Seancutshair Between the feel and weight you will definitely feel the difference. Balance is better and just how it feels cutting.. I slices like butter .. Convex vs the bevel of most hanzo I have sharpened.

[@gapeachnow26]

@@stevepailet8258 Have any experience with Washi? What's your opinion, if so.

[@stevepailet8258]

@@gapeachnow26 It is an ok shear. My recommendation is dont buy bling.. aka color shears. you will always end up with a bevel edge rather than a convex. Generally (not always) the quality of the metal will not be as good as a stainless shear primarily because when they bake on the coating the annealing will not be as good as the original shear strength.. (meaning you will need to resharpen more often as the metal is softer and will go dull faster) Washi as a brand is a mid quality shear in my estimation. So long as you keep them sharp I think you will be happy.. but that means 4-6 months.

[@advantager355]

I have 3 pair of Honzos. 8", 6.5" and wide textures. No problems. I usually sharpen my other shears, but not these. I have their sharpening program. Our last rep said they used laser technology to sharpen them. Our current rep says that's not true, they use Japanese wet stones. He knows because that was his job for them before becoming a rep. I don't think the old rep was lying. Maybe she was misinformed. I believe the quality is on point and it's ok for someone to make a profit. Check out how much Nike's cost to make their top dollar shoes. When I first started barbering I was buying $35.00 shears. After a couple of years I broke down and bought a $200.00 Tenyo shear. The $35.00 shear I would have to sharpen them 4 or 5 times a year and after 3 years they were nubs. The Tenyo's first sharpening was after 5 years of constant use. About that time Japanese steel was surpassing the German steel. That was in the early 80's, before all this Chinese crap. You have to understand even though there are different Chinese brands. They all belong to the Chinese government. The Chinese government is a truly communist government. By the way my Honzo rep comes by regularly and texts us regularly.

[@Bea-Nuh-Luh]

I’m not sure why people are raggin markups. First no one has to buy them. Buy something else. I just ordered some. Do I give a shit they cost xxx to make...it doesn’t bother me. It’s a business. Someone will buy them. I’ve used them before and loved them which is why I decided to get them. I have four other sets ranging from 75 to 300 and they all work great but one requires a lot of sharpening they’re almost done lol Now if it IS true that ALL shears are less than a buck to make ill be bummed..and they have a great refund or exchange policy, so there’s no commitment if I don’t like them.

[@KevinPerez-du1pn]

Yooo have big hands does anyone know of shears with big finger wholes

[@Seancutshair]

Most will be standard size, but I always take my finger grips out so my fingers fit better

[@KevinPerez-du1pn]

@@Seancutshair Thanks gotta look for removable grips appreciated

[@myyt3824]

I cut everyday for 2 years with a Hanzo Talon 7" swivel. They were almost $800 after tax. Absolutely not worth the money. Most of their shears are ridiculously overpriced. Even if they were 100% from Japan, no shear is worth that much money. I will say, those HH-VT1's are worth every single penny ($691 plus tax now). They're extra hard steel made for cutting dry hair and you can literally erase any weight line without changing the length of the cut. Their HH13T's are the VT1's precursor and are equally as awesome. I did find a $25 dupe for the HH13T's on amazon (made by a company called Tijeras) and I'd recommend them to ANYONE. I haven't found a dupe for the VT1's (carbon blend steel, angled teeth, etc) which is why I recommend those specific ones. Aside from the VT1's, I will NEVER purchase or recommend Hanzo to ANYONE. #FRESHSHEARS and #OLIVIAGARDEN are truly the way to go. They both offer the $50 trade in program.

[@Seancutshair]

Yep I couldn’t agree more!

[@Bayzhit510]

I doubt it cost them 1 dollar a piece because they have to pay for labor and for parts and all of that im sure it cost em way more

[@Seancutshair]

🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@lazaruswilde6473]

I’ve heard a lot about Hanzo scamming. Personally I’ve had better experiences with Mizutani scissors. All their reps are licensed barbers/cosmos and they offer 20% off if you purchase direct from a rep rather than going through the website. If you go to their site US site there’s a contact number if you call and inquire about a shear you’re interested in the rep will give you a great deal and include some extra stuff for free in your order whether it be spray bottle, oil for shear maintenance. I highly Recommend Mizutani.

[@Seancutshair]

Solid 👌🏻 still super expensive thiugh

[@koalee787]

I use the same. Mizutanis are hand made and use Japanese steal from Japan. Not china. The price is a lot but you’re actually paying for high quality

[@callieoh3079]

Sharkfin... Better than Hanzo... But Hanzo isn't $4... it's probably comparable to sharkfin just with a bigger name. In my opinion

[@Seancutshair]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@Libralaferi3009]

* Hanzo has left the chat. ‘

[@Seancutshair]

🤣🤣🤣

[@russn7995]

It’s not a penny or a dollar each but my guess is less than $75 each to make. By US Customs law ( 7 CFR 65.400) an item must be labeled so that the end user (consumer, stylist or barber) can see the country of origin. It must be legible and placed in a conspicuous location on the product. It is legal for them to import Japanese steel in to China and do all the manufacturing in China. They can still say “Japanese steel “, but it must say “made in China” on the retail packaging. If you do the research, and I believe Hanzo even admits this, yes they are made in China. Most likely it is all Chinese employees making them in China at a factory using Japanese steel and there are probably a few Japanese engineering people overseeing the production. So, they can do this legally. That is, make them in China and state they are made of Japanese steel and all the other 100 year old traditions, blah, blah, blah, etc. And it may be done in such a way to mislead you, but by US Customs law it’s technically correct as long as the retail box is marked “made in China” so that the end user can see it is made there. Look closely at the box if you have one. The $1000 + price tag is merely an image and cult following that’s been created as a result of fancy marketing and that’s why they have an army of sales people to convince you it’s worth it. Are they good shears? Absolutely! But you’re buying a Lexus for the price of a Ferrari. Many hair shears are made in China and have “Japanese 440C” or “Japanese steel” stamped on them. That does not mean they were made in Japan. If you want actual “made in Japan” shears you need to find a company that manufactures them from Japanese steel in Japan from start to finish. They will be proud to state that up front and not just suggest it. According to the lawsuit, Hanzo shears are made in a Chinese factory that also makes pet shears. Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but it’s probably not the image Hanzo would want the “Hanzo nation” to think about. What I think is even more misleading is the Hanzo “lifetime “ warranty. If you read it closely, it’s really no warranty at all! It clearly states that the only thing that’s covered is a manufacturing defect. That means something that happens when being manufactured, not after it’s in your hands. Like a hole in the metal or bent handle out of the box, etc. It would have to be something that slipped past quality control. Hanzo indicates that if you have used them more than a few times it’s likely not going to be covered. The Hanzo warranty states that failures due to manufacturing defects will generally do so the first or second time the product is used. Hanzo also states if you have used the shears for a few months or more in reliable service any damage is rarely determined to be a warranty defect. They don’t cover damage from dropping them, nicks, bent tips, fair wear and tear, nothing. It’s all something you would be required to pay them extra for to repair it. But don’t take my word for it, just read the full Hanzo warranty on their own website. All the lawsuit papers, motions, affidavits, etc are all public information at the San Bernardino court. I think there is a Colorado salon with a story about it on their website. Just Google “Hanzo lawsuit “ and you will find more information. The Hanzo motto: “Choose Wisely”

[@Seancutshair]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@tattoomike504]

Part of your comment I would say is false. I have dropped a pair of my Hanzo Shears after having them for about 6 months and I did break one of the tips, my rep came to our shop and they were replaced free of charge, he also gave me a pair to use while my shears were being repaired or replaced, and in my case replaced.

[@russn7995]

@@tattoomike504 it’s not false. It’s exactly what the Hanzo warranty states if you read it. If they chose to replace the shears you broke, that’s great, but that doesn’t mean it’s covered under their warranty or that they had to, the rep just chose to help you out.

[@muhammadfaizan3826]

The screw do shears from china cost about dollar so

[@Seancutshair]

🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️

[@mrcampo19]

Where are you located ?

[@Seancutshair]

Kentucky!

[@mrcampo19]

I work for Hanzo. We should have some reps in Kentucky who can get to you. I can check into that if you want.

[@Seancutshair]

Our closest rep was 2 hours away. It’s alright I sold all my Hanzo’s. Thank you though

[@lalo9907]

To each is own but I've been a barber for over 26 years and I used to buy very expensive shears. But they would get dull after a while and u have to know a very skilled person to know how to sharpen them, if not there going to make them worse. So I just buy 30$shears through amazon, they do the same thing that expensive shears ( they cut ) so now I just buy them every 2yrs or so...

[@Seancutshair]

Sounds like the way to go 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@williamhanna2564]

Bro you should only have to sharpen good/great quality shears once every two years which is also determined by the metallurgy, the smaller the molecule the smoother the cut and blade longevity. In my experience with cheap Amazon or pop up ad shears like Kinsaro they have fallen apart after about a hundred cuts going Klink klink all over the shop and the 440c steel is much inferior to 440A or sintered powered cobalt or Molybdenum Vanadium and Cobalt like Hikari. Happy cutting✌🏻

[@msilent4love]

That's nothing have u checked sam villa scissors they also have bad reviews their selling brand

[@Seancutshair]

I haven’t! But I believe it!

[@tinac.2671]

I sold mine on eBay. They aren’t worth it.

[@Seancutshair]

💯💯💯

[@localhoney131]

We STRONGLY believe in Mizutani. I've been skeptical of the pricing, payment and sales structure of HH for a long time. Great video. Thanks for the content.

[@Seancutshair]

I’d love to try some!

[@hven1110]

Scorpion shears

[@Seancutshair]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@MALTHEMASTERBARBER]

Quality shears do make a difference but Hanzo’s are NOT QUALITY! All you have to do is go to their about us section of the website! It doesn’t say anything but fluff! Use a little common sense guys if they have no company history then what makes them high quality! All marketing and a bs sales pitch! You can easily investigate a company before you buy! If they make false claims about origin then you could sue but I don’t ever remember them saying they were made in Japan and that’s going back to 2012. Very few REAL JAPANESE MADE SHEARS!

[@RogueLeaderBlue]

Truth! Do your research! Mizutani, Hikari, and some Arc are made in Japan.

[@marioburgos8381]

I sharpen my scissors and they cut like a razor I pay $80 for it

[@Seancutshair]

That’s pretty high but sounds like it’s worth it!

[@louisbenevento]

Been hand sharpening 20 years. Simply said I wouldn't recommend Hanzos. I have customers with Hanzos. No Country of origin in scissors. Overall quality fair at best, a Chinese scissor shouldn't cost over 300.00.

[@Seancutshair]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@RogueLeaderBlue]

Let’s talk about trying some Mizutanis, Sean! You can find me on IG at @m3.mizutani

[@Seancutshair]

Just saw your message!

[@msilent4love]

Shears german and English is scissors i guess just saying no offence

[@koalee787]

Hanzo got me also. But forget those garbage blades. Never again. I run mizutanis now. The best of the best. Hanzo is garbage.

[@Seancutshair]

👌🏻👌🏻

[@acrobotics2172]

Mizutani shears all day 🔥🙏

[@Seancutshair]

Always wanted to try a pair!!!

[@bennyscissorhands6477]

weak sauce?

[@sciamachystandard3676]

Hanzo shears are pure garbage. I’m a barber but also an amateur blacksmith and woodworker for fun. They’re shears are awful the grind on them is the work of kids and they feel like tin. It’s all hype. Most shears should be made out of 440c steel which is like an introductory steel it’s not bad but a shear made out of that shouldn’t be more than $100. Mizutani is better but not by much... they’re all hype as well. A lot of the terms they use to describe how they’re shears and metals are made don’t even make sense, and are not true methods, that alone is a red flag. When it comes to shears forget the brand only pay extra if it’s a good metal (for example ats-314) other than that all shears are exactly the same just depends on how often you’re willing to sharpen them.

[@bethsmith7038]

If you clearly read the entire class action suit, you’ll find it was filed by a cosmetologist, who is also a manufacturer of Japanese stainless steel shears. Hanzo clearly explains the blades and parts are made of Japanese stainless steel in Japan, those assembled and then shipped in China to the United States, and other countries for marketing and sales to barbers and cosmetologist through representatives, also touring with free educational classes. Anyone can file a class action suit, and this one happens to have been filed by a competitor. I have four different shares, the kamikaze, the talon, texturizing, shears, and detail shears… I love all of them, and they do have to be sharpened every 6 to 12 months.

[@Seancutshair]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@koalee787]

GARBAGE SHEARS. THERE MADE IN CHINA NOT JAPAN AND SHIPPED GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT. YOU MUST WORK FOR FAKE HANZO SHEARS. 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼

[@esmith1549]

And no I don’t work for Hanzo. These are the best shears, I’ve experienced. I have previously owned Jowell. I’m sure there are other excellent shears out there.

[@stevepailet8258]

sorry you have been seriously screwed. you drank the kool aid Sorry that you were taken. Seriously these are $50 chinese shears. There are so many super quality shears on the market. $10 a month to do the sharpening plan. free is not free.. the guys who started this company are two wall street finance guys. OH just for your edification. they hire high school students to sharpen They bring in a trainer from NC to train them 4 times a year since they do not pay them much. They quit... . The reality is they are ripping off the operators. I sharpen them.. the shears are primarily a cast shear. I mostly see the shears in big cities .. People seem to think .. Super pricey must be great shears. I had one every time I did the set and sharpening.. went back to check before assembling.. the blade had moved internally and the set was off again. I am very impressed with the folks selling because they are working hard to get their Mercedes or Maserati at your expense. I feel for you.. because you work so hard to get the shaft.

[@hairqueen2797]

I don't know about this. I think it's cool that you want to talk about shears and all but you keep saying in the video that you don't know if this is true or false. If you don't know - why make a video about something you don't have any actual proof on? This just spreads that. What happens if it comes out that their shears are Japanese steel? Are you going to retract this video AND make another separate video statement about it? I'm so sick of people spreading their fake news or accusations when they have no proof on any of the information they spread. This is a waste of time -my time and your time. Come back when you have some real actual proof.

[@HectorRodriguezcush]

there is plenty of proof google it

[@stevepailet8258]

What he says is true. a quality shear one has to go thru a variety to grits to work the edge.. I start with the finest and final grit to do the hanzo .. the metal is soft. It is not like doing a hikari or kenchii.. which are the quality that Hanzo claims. Feel free to buy what you want but if you really want to get your money worth talk to your local sharpener who deals with fixing shears day in and day out. Seems like as time goes by I am hearing more cutters who have become disillusioned. The ones who love them seem really jaundiced because they spent so much and bought into the marketing.

[@thefallofhanzo]

$10,000 is the reward for the first person who proves me wrong. It's an offer that has been on the table for almost an entire year now though...

[@marbers_barbers]

I don't use that brand. But from what I hear most major brands do the same thing. But do check out my KZbin channel. Big fan by the way

[@Seancutshair]

I believe it! Appreciate you 🙏🏼

[@marbers_barbers]

Did a video on the tomb45 mats check it bro. Would appreciate some feedback

[@javierthebarber4550]

many aint going to belive this but, The hanzo company is actually in china

[@Seancutshair]

I believe it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@clairejoyorellana1193]

Hey idk who told you that you that you have to pay every time sharpening. If you have stay sharp, you get insurance and you get 4 free sharpenings a year. If you got sharpenings without stay sharp, your sharpen would be 39 so a total of 156 a year. Stay sharp is 120 a year. You are misleading people to believe that you don't get any free sharpenings ever. That sucks that you don't have a rep to come help you out more, I wish you did! As a stylist myself, I'll be watching what all happens with this lawsuit, every business needs profit but I hope that the accusations that the metal is real cheap is false.

[@Seancutshair]

I agree I hope it’s false! But definitely paid every time for sharpenings. Was misled in so many ways.

[@clairejoyorellana1193]

@@Seancutshair oh that stinks! You did have stay sharp?

[@stevepailet8258]

if you pAY $120 a year that is not free. it is $120 for sharpening.. why 4 times a year? Simple that is the only way you can keep the Hanzo cutting well.. I tell my customers the same about pakistani made shears. A quality shear should stay adequately sharp 8 months to 3 years. At $30 a sharpening I think one just might be better off buying a quality tool, and have it sharpened every year depending upon what you purchase

[@Noname-zw6du]

Hanzo's are the worst shears I've ever used. Don't spend the money and get the good ones...Hikari, Matsuzaki and the top ones. Hanzo's are a scam. No Japanese shear sells a sharpening plan... I don't have to sharpen my Hikari's but every 2 years unless I drop them. Hanzo sucks!!!!!!!! Scam company!!!!!!

[@Seancutshair]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@gr8nrg80]

I worked in the salon business for 30 years as a buyer for many different companies and I have been to to Hattori Hanzo manufacturer in Japan where they make the shears. They take a lot of pride in their products they make. Hattori Hanzo Shears cost way more than what you would think to make and thats why they send them to China to save a little in the assemble. I have been to China and visited the assemble shop where the shears are assembled. Yes they pay a small amount to have them assembled there. (They are already expensive. Would you like them to cost even more. I wouldnt. Thats why they are assembled in China) They are most definitely made in Japan and assembled in China. I have seen it. They are high quality and they are worth th money. I have heard the compititors have been circling rumors to try to give the brand a bad name. I dont work for Hattori Hanzo or any affiliates to say this. Dont believe the lies and gossip you hear from those who like to gossip.

[@thefallofhanzo]

There is no such facility in Japan... hahahaha

[@SuttonParks]

Dude works for Honzo.

[@HectorRodriguezcush]

made in China !

[@officialdislikebutton5566]

Japanese steel was shitty quality steel compared to European

[@Seancutshair]

Didn’t know anything about European steel!

[@melissamarino7311]

Made in china. Not worth the cost

[@Seancutshair]

The price is too damn high 😂