Best Hairdressing Scissors for Men's Cutting — Australia
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Best Hairdressing Scissors for Men's Cutting — Australia
By Matt Grumley, Australian scissorsmith, hand-finished workshop in Lake Wendouree, VIC.
Men's cutting puts different demands on a scissor than women's precision. You're doing more clipper-over-scissor blending, more scissor-over-comb on the sides and back, more longer-blade work. The scissor profile shifts longer (6.0"-7.0") and slightly heavier.
What men's cutting needs in a scissor
- Blade length 6.0"–7.0" — longer reach for over-comb and clipper-blending
- Slightly heavier handle — balances longer blade
- Strong convex edge for the angles men's cutting demands
- Forged steel for edge retention through high-volume cutting
Top picks — men's cutting
1. Jada 6.5"-7.0" — The Premium Professional Range
The Jada is the only ShearGenius family that scales from 5.5" to 7.0" — making it the choice for stylists who do both salon and longer-blade men's work. Japanese Cobalt Alloy.
2. Slider 6.0"-6.5" — The Premium Professional Range
Longer-blade Premium Professional Range scissor for scissor-over-comb and barber-leaning work. Japanese Cobalt.
3. Apex 6.5" — The Ultimate Range
The premium men's cutting scissor. Forged ATS-314 Ultimate, longer blade tuned for scissor-over-comb and longer-hair work.
4. Phoenix 7" — The Professional Range barber
Seven-inch barber-style at the entry price. Japanese Cobalt, longer balance for clipper-over-scissor and bulk men's cutting.
5. Dracula 10 channeller — The Ultimate Range
Heavy texturising channeller for bulk removal on men's coarse hair. Forged ATS-314 Ultimate.
Don't forget the texturiser
Modern men's cutting relies heavily on texturising for the seamless clipper-blend look. A 14-24 tooth texturiser is the standard match. See thinning scissors collection.
FAQ
What's the best scissor for clipper-over-scissor blending?
6.0"-6.5" longer blade with strong convex edge. The Jada 6.5", Slider 6.0", or Apex 6.5" are Matt's top picks.
Do men's cutting scissors need to be different from women's?
The length and balance differ, yes. Men's cutting favours 6.0"-7.0" with slightly heavier balance; women's precision favours 5.0"-5.5" with lighter balance. Stylists doing both should own scissors in both ranges.
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If your book is mostly men’s cutting, your scissor spends its life over a comb — blade length and ride matter more than anything on the box. A free fitting gets both right off your actual day.