Thinning Scissors
Thinning Scissors — Finished by Hand at Matt's Bench
This is the thinner working stylists reach for. Every pair on this page is finished, tensioned and tooth-polished by hand by Matt Grumley — an Australian scissorsmith who actually makes the product, not a marketer reselling someone else's. The blades are forged with our partner factories overseas, then the tooth geometry, tensioning, individual tooth polish and final inspection all happen at Matt's bench in Lake Wendouree, Victoria. Matt has cut hair since 1990; with Aaron since 1987 that's 75+ years combined behind the chair and at the bench. A thinner is half your kit — the right one quietly transforms how every cut sits.
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How thinning scissors actually work
Unlike a cutting scissor, a thinner has one toothed blade and one straight blade. Each closure releases a percentage of the hair caught between the teeth — the rest passes through untouched. Tooth count decides how much hair leaves per pass:
- 35–46 tooth thinners (10–20% removal) — fine blending, softening blunt lines, polishing layered cuts.
- 28–34 tooth thinners (20–30% removal) — the all-rounder bracket where most professional kits live.
- 14–24 tooth texturisers (30–45% removal) — bulk removal on thick hair, internal weight reduction, men's clipper-blend support.
- 6–12 tooth channellers / chunkers (50–60% removal) — heavy-duty bulk removal, dramatic texturising, modern men's cutting.
Use the Shear Size and tooth-count filters on the left to narrow your choice. Not sure yet? The 28–34 tooth bracket is where most Australian stylists buy their first thinner — it's the one you'll reach for daily.
Thinner vs texturiser vs channeller
Thinner = high tooth count (28+), low removal per closure, for blending and softening. Texturiser = mid tooth count (14–28), moderate removal, for shape and movement. Channeller / chunker = low tooth count (6–14), heavy removal, for pulling serious bulk out of thick or coarse hair fast. A complete kit usually pairs one fine thinner with one mid-range texturiser; barbers add a channeller for clipper-blend work. There's no "better" here — each is the best tool in the world at its own job.
The steel matters more on a thinner than on a cutting scissor
Toothed blades take an absolute beating — every tooth tip is a microscopic stress point, and a poorly-finished thinner chips teeth inside six months. The thinners on this page are forged from premium Japanese steel that holds its tooth geometry through years of full-time professional use. Steel grade varies by model — check each product's spec sheet for the exact alloy. When one of these comes back for service, Matt re-grinds and re-polishes every tooth individually on the bench. That's the difference between a maker and a middleman.
Pair your thinner with the right cutting scissor
Most professionals match their thinner to a primary cutting scissor in the same size, steel grade and handle style. Browse our matched cutting + thinner bundles for combined savings, or shop the full hair scissors collection if you're building your kit from scratch.
Free shipping, SlicePay and a lifetime guarantee
Every thinner ships free Australia-wide (express available at extra cost) — most arrive within 24–48 hours. Interest-free SlicePay payment plans are available on every scissor over $200: ten percent today, twenty easy weekly payments, zero interest, no credit check. And every thinner is backed by the ShearGenius Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee — no conditions, no fine print, no restocking fees. That's what happens when the man who finishes your scissor also stands behind it.
When your thinner eventually needs a touch-up, Matt's mail-in sharpening service re-grinds and re-polishes every tooth individually by hand — never on a generic flat-edge machine that would destroy the geometry.
Frequently asked questions about thinning scissors
Can a regular scissor sharpener sharpen thinning scissors?
Most can't. Each tooth has to be individually ground and polished — a generic flat-edge sharpening machine will destroy the tooth geometry. Always use a scissorsmith who sharpens thinners by hand.
How often should thinning scissors be sharpened?
Less often than cutting scissors, because the toothed blade does less of the cutting work — typically every 12–18 months for full-time stylists. Sooner if you notice the thinner pulling instead of releasing hair cleanly.
What's the difference between a 28-tooth and a 14-tooth thinner?
Removal percentage. A 28-tooth thinner releases about 25% per closure — soft and blendable. A 14-tooth releases about 40% — much heavier, for texturising and bulk removal. The 28 is your everyday blender; the 14 finishes weight out of thick hair.
Are left-handed thinning scissors available?
Yes — see our left-handed scissors collection. Genuine left-handed thinners have the toothed blade and finger rings properly reversed, not just mirrored marketing.
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