440C — HRC 57–59 — From $89
The most rust-resistant steel we work in, and the easiest to keep sharp — for students, home grooming and wet coats.
Edge
Convex (hamaguri) · hand-honed
For professional pet groomers
Pet grooming shears that stop fighting the coat.
Japanese 440C, VG-10 and ATS-314 steel — convex-ground and hand-honed in our own workshop, with the mill certificate and the HRC report in the box. From $89, because nothing sits between our bench and yours.
30-day trial — Groom with them. Not right? Send them back.
Factory direct — No importer, no distributor, no markup.
Lifetime edge warranty — Your first sharpening is free.
Three steels. Pick yours in one read.
Know your blade
VG-10 — HRC 59–61 — From $189
Cobalt-alloyed, with a smoother cut and a tougher edge — for groomers who stand at the bench all day.
Edge
Convex (hamaguri) · hand-honed
ATS-314 — HRC 60–62 — From $329
Our least-pull steel and the longest edge life in the range — for a high-volume bench on dense coats.
Edge
Convex (hamaguri) · hand-honed
The collection
Shears built for the working day.
Free tracked US shipping over $89 · 30-day trial · Dispatched within 48 hours · Lifetime edge warranty
Find your fit
Not sure which steel? Three questions.
Answer three questions and we will point you at the right steel and length.
What are you grooming? — Coat type, density, and whether you work wet or dry.
How hard does your bench run? — A few dogs a week, or a full book every day.
Then try it for 30 days. — If the pair doesn't suit your hand, send it back.
Start with a grip
By use
Shop by what you cut
Convex-ground. Hand-honed. Tension-set by hand.
The edge is the product
Every pair leaves our bench with a convex (hamaguri) edge at roughly 55° inclusive, honed by hand rather than machine-polished. Convex geometry puts more steel behind the edge, so it survives dense coat and the occasional knock against a table. Tension is set by hand on the screw, not by feel-good torque — because a pair that runs dry or folds coat is a pair you stop reaching for.
| Blade geometry | Convex (hamaguri) — slices cleanly, resists folding |
|---|---|
| Edge angle | Approx. 55° inclusive, hand-finished |
| Pivot | Adjustable tension screw |
| Handle | Offset / crane / swivel — fitted to hand size |
| Finish | Mirror polish or satin |
Pet grooming
Built for coats, not hair.
Grooming shears carry different demands to barber shears: denser coat, more curved work, more hours in the hand. So the pet range gets a blunt safety tip you can take around a paw pad, a longer blade so you make fewer passes on a thick coat, a wider spring that does not exhaust your thumb, and a deeper curve for hocks and feet.
| Blade curve | Deep curve — follows body contours |
|---|---|
| Tip | Safety-blunt or sharp, your choice |
| Ring size | Wider — fits gloved hands |
| Steel | 440C (standard) or VG-10 (premium) |
After the sale
We keep the edge on it.
A shear is a tool you keep. These are the terms that keep it cutting.
Lifetime edge warranty — if our edge fails, we make it right.
First sharpening free — the first time it needs a service, that one is on us.
Sharpening service after that — send it back and we put a fresh convex edge on it.
From the chair
What cutters say after a year.
I switched from a pair that cost twice as much. Six months in, these hold an edge just as long and the swivel ring has completely sorted my thumb strain.
Marcus D.
Barber · Manchester, UK
The mill certificate in the box is what sold me. I have been burned by "Japanese steel" claims before — this time the paperwork actually matched the blade.
Sofia R.
Salon owner · Austin, TX
I groom dogs all day. The curve on the pet shear is genuinely different from a converted human shear — it gets under the paw without nicking.
Elin K.
Groomer · Gothenburg, SE
Questions
Before you buy.
The short version: every shear on this site is in stock at our own facility and is dispatched within 48 hours. Nothing here is made to order.
What length should I start with?
4.5–5.0" if you mostly do precision work, tight fades or point cutting. 5.5" is the safest all-round length for a mixed clientele. 6.0–7.0" if you cut a lot of long, thick or wet hair and want fewer passes. If you are unsure, tell us what your week looks like and we will recommend one.
Is VG-10 worth the upgrade over 440C?
If you cut full-time, yes. VG-10 holds its edge noticeably longer, so you sharpen less often — and every sharpening is down time. If you are buying your first professional pair or cut part-time, 440C is a genuinely excellent blade and the sensible place to start.
Where are your shears made?
Made in China, in our own factory, using imported Japanese steel. We do the heat treating, convex grinding, hand honing and tension setting ourselves. That is why we can include the mill certificate and HRC report with every pair — and why we can sell professional-grade steel without the importer markup. We never label them as "Made in Japan"; the steel is Japanese, the workshop is ours.
Why are your prices lower than other Japanese shears?
We are the factory. Most "Japanese" brands you see are designed or distributed by companies that do not own the bench the shear was finished on, and every middleman adds margin. Because we control the production and sell direct, we can price a genuine Japanese-steel shear at $89 instead of $150+, and VG-10 at $189 instead of $350+. The steel and the geometry are the same; only the markup is missing.
How quickly will my order ship, and what does shipping cost?
Every style on this site is finished stock, held at our own facility, so your order is dispatched within 48 hours — there is no production wait. We ship worldwide and offer free tracked shipping on US orders over $89. Typical transit is 5–9 working days to the US, UK and EU, and 7–12 working days elsewhere. Duties and taxes are shown at checkout so there is no surprise bill on delivery.
What does the edge warranty cover?
We cover manufacturing defects and blades that will not take or hold an edge for the lifetime of the shear. Damage from drops, cutting wire or cutting paper is not covered, as you would expect. Your first sharpening within the first 12 months is free; you cover shipping to us and we cover the work and return shipping.
Can I get my salon or brand name on them?
Yes. We are a manufacturer, so engraving, custom handle shapes, custom tension systems and bespoke packaging are all things we do in-house. Minimum order for custom work is 50 pieces per model. Custom runs are made to order and take about three months; anything in our own range ships from stock within 48 hours. Write to us through the wholesale page with what you have in mind and we will come back with a quote and a sample timeline.
Do you ship to the US, UK and EU?
Yes — those are our largest markets. We ship from our own facility with full commercial documentation, and we handle the customs paperwork correctly rather than routing goods through a third country. That matters if you are a business buyer who will be audited.
Which steel should I start with?
Match it to your bench, not to your budget. 440C for students, home grooming and wet coats. VG-10 for full days across mixed coats. ATS-314 for a high-volume bench on dense or curly coats.
Will it rust?
440C handles wet work best — it is the most rust-resistant steel we use. VG-10 and ATS-314 want a wipe-down after wet work, like any fine shear.
I lose time to pull on dense coats. Which one helps?
ATS-314. It produces the least pull of the three on a dense coat, and it holds its edge longest, so you sharpen less often.
Do you make genuinely left-handed shears?
Yes. Mirrored, not flipped — the edge, the finger rest and the tension screw are all on the side a left hand expects.
What is in the box?
Your shear (or shears), tension-tuned and checked by hand before dispatch. The mill certificate for the steel and an HRC hardness report. A leather case, tension key, oil pen and cleaning cloth.
How fast do you ship?
We dispatch within 48 hours of your order. Free tracked US shipping on orders over $89. We hold a limited number of each length at a time — the length selector shows what is on the shelf today.