Shears Insider

Your shears are essential to your business and your craft. So, it makes sense to take good care of them. Maintaining your shears properly might even be regarded as an act of honor. It shows respect for yourself, your tools, and the guests that sit in your chair.

Here's why they should be.

It’s not enough just to use Japanese materials. There are shear companies that use—or say they use—Japanese steel yet the shears don’t provide the kind of quality you need.

If you want your hair shears to be sharp and stay sharper longer, the type of steel you choose makes a big difference. KASHO only uses high-quality Japanese stainless steel—so your shears can take an incredibly sharp edge and keep it for longer. Read on for the details on why your choice matters.

Discover some things you didn't know about Kasho—from the true meaning of our brand name to how your shears are a part of the ancient tradition of samurai sword-making.

Scissors, whether they are home scissors for all types of use, or shears that are specialized for haircutting, are very familiar to us. Most households have at least one or more of this particular tool. Have you ever thought about the history behind it and when the first scissor was invented? As a hairdresser that works with shears every single day to make a living, I thought I would investigate this a little bit.