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Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors

Hand-finished & inspected at Matt Grumley’s bench, Lake Wendouree.

Built for effortless all-day precision cutting.

Who it suits Ideal for working hairdressers — from first-year stylists to thirty-year veterans — who want one dependable all-rounder that holds its edge and balance through a full day of cutting, with no fade or fight by the end of the shift.

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Apex Professional Hairdressing Texturiser Apex Professional Hairdressing Texturiser The matching texturiser, finished at the same bench — $495.00 Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissor & Texturiser Bundle Buy the pair together and save $300.00 against buying them separately.

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The ShearGenius Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty

Every scissor we sell is covered for life against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. No restocking fees. That’s what happens when the man who finishes your scissors also stands behind them.

Not sure this is your scissor? Get fitted — free, with the people who sharpen for a living, or take the 60-second quiz.

The Wendouree Finish — thirty checks at Matt’s bench in Lake Wendouree before any scissor ships. No batch passes.
Free shipping Australia-wide · Express available · Ships within 24 hours

Talk to the scissorsmith

Not sure this is the one? Call 0487 391 647 — Bec will pass your message to Matt, and he’ll call you back personally, usually the same day. A few questions about how you cut is normally all it takes to land on the right scissor.

The scissor working stylists keep reaching for

“I love the honesty.”

Corrinne · Salon Blunt, Bendigo · 20 years

“Like a godsend.”

Emily · Hairem Scarem, Bendigo · 19 years

“Same Scissorsmith. Same trust.”

Amber · Essendon · 12 years
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Specifications
Steel
ATS-314Holds its edge longer — fewer sharpens, more consistent cutting.
Blade Profile
Normal
Rockwell HRC
58-60 HRC
Bearing
Single Bearing FlatSmoother action that holds its tension setting.
Handle
Offset ErgonomicLess hand fatigue across a full day of clients.
Direct from the workshop Lake Wendouree, VIC
Inspected byMatt Grumley · Scissorsmith
Shipping Ships within 24h · Free insured shipping AU-wide
The full brief

The Apex is the scissor you stop thinking about — because it just works, all day, every day. A Japanese ATS-314 convex edge set for effortless glide, so the first cut of the morning and the last before close feel identical. No fade, no fight.

Pick it up and the balance sits back into your palm — less wrist by five o’clock, more clean cuts before fatigue ever creeps in. The everyday scissor that earns its place in your hand.

From Matt Grumley, Australian scissorsmith: “The Apex is the one I reach for when I just want to cut. Reliable, balanced, sharp — the everyday weapon.”

Every Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors includes

  • The scissor in your choice of screw colour — Black, Blue, Indigo, Pink, Pearl, Magenta, Silver, Black Diamante, Blue Diamante, Pink Diamante, Red Diamante
  • Hand-finished at Matt’s Lake Wendouree bench and inspected by Matt before it ships — no batch passes
  • Presentation case
  • Personal sizing guidance — not sure which length suits your hand? Call Bec on 0487 391 647
  • Free shipping Australia-wide
  • The ShearGenius Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty — covering defects in materials and workmanship

Made by a real Australian scissorsmith — not a marketing company reselling someone else’s steel. ShearGenius carries a 4.9-star average across 3,000+ verified reviews, with more than 40,000 scissors in stylists’ hands since 2007 and over 100,000 sharpened on the bench.

Own it from 10% today, then 20 easy weekly payments — zero interest with SlicePay.

Sizes 5.5″ · 6.0″ · 6.5″ · Japanese ATS-314 · screw colours Black, Blue, Indigo, Pink, Pearl, Magenta, Silver, Black Diamante, Blue Diamante, Pink Diamante, Red Diamante · forged in Japan, hand-finished in Lake Wendouree, VIC.

ShearGenius — Australia’s most trusted scissorsmith since 2007. The scissors stylists actually recommend.

What that means at the chair

  • ATS-314 convex edge, 58-60 HRC — the first cut of the morning and the last before close feel the same. No fade, no fight
  • Offset ergonomic handle — your thumb and wrist stop doing all the work on back-to-back days
  • Single bearing flat pivot — smooth, consistent tension you set once and forget about
  • Three lengths (5.5″, 6.0″, 6.5″) — pick the one that matches your hand and how you section, not a one-size compromise

Who it’s not for: If you're mostly after a dedicated texturising or thinning tool rather than an all-day cutting all-rounder, the Apex isn't the pair for that job.

Steel, edge life and serviceability

The Apex runs Japanese ATS-314 at 58–60 HRC — a high-carbon steel run at that hardness. The convex edge is fully serviceable: resharpened correctly, the same pair keeps cutting for decades, and it’s covered for life against manufacturing defects by the ShearGenius Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty. How does ATS-314 stack up against VG10 and cobalt? Cobalt vs VG10 vs ATS-314 — the steel comparison.

Why a real scissorsmith finishes every pair

Matt Grumley has cut hair since 1990. Aaron since 1987. Seventy-five-plus years combined in the industry — and over one hundred thousand scissors across Matt’s bench tells you exactly what a working edge needs. Every ShearGenius scissor is forged in Japan from premium Japanese steel, then hand-finished at Matt’s bench in Lake Wendouree, Victoria: the Wendouree Finish — thirty checks before any scissor ships. No batch passes.

That’s why we can guarantee it for life.

Your tools could be tax-deductible

Professional scissors are tools of trade. If you run your own business with an ABN, eligible businesses may be able to deduct the purchase under the ATO’s instant asset write-off rules. Employed hairdressers can generally claim tools of trade too. Keep your receipt.

This is general information only and doesn’t consider your circumstances. Speak to your accountant or registered tax adviser about your eligibility.

Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors — common questions

What size Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors should I choose?

The Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors is available in 5.5, 6.0, 6.5. A shorter blade gives you more control for detail work, precision line work and cutting in the hand. A longer blade covers more hair in a single pass, which suits scissor-over-comb and faster sectioning. If you are between two sizes, take the shorter one for detail and the longer one for volume.

What steel is the Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors made from?

The Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors is made from ATS-314. The steel is forged by our specialist partner factories in Japan, and Matt Grumley hand-finishes, tensions and inspects every pair at his bench in Lake Wendouree, Victoria before it ships.

Who is the Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors for?

Ideal for working hairdressers — from first-year stylists to thirty-year veterans — who want one dependable all-rounder that holds its edge and balance through a full day of cutting, with no fade or fight by the end of the shift.

Where should I buy the Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors in Australia?

Buy the Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors directly from ShearGenius at sheargenius.com.au. ShearGenius is an Australian scissorsmith that sells direct at wholesale pricing with no middlemen, so you are buying from the person who hand-finishes, tensions and services the scissor rather than from a reseller. Shipping within Australia is free.

Can I talk to someone before I buy the Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors?

Yes. Call ShearGenius on 0487 391 647 and Bec will pass your message straight to Matt Grumley, the scissorsmith who hand-finishes every pair. Matt calls back personally, usually the same day, and will ask how you cut before recommending anything.

Is the Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors covered by a warranty?

Yes. Every ShearGenius scissor carries our Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty, which covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the scissor. It does not cover ordinary edge wear, accidental damage, misuse or neglect, and sharpening is a separate paid service.

Can I return the Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors if I change my mind?

Yes. Contact us within 30 days and return the scissors unused and in their original packaging, subject to our Refund Policy. This does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Can ShearGenius sharpen the Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors later?

Yes. Matt sharpens on the road as a paid service across Victoria and Tasmania, plus Mount Gambier and Millicent. Sharpening is not included with a purchase, and it is a separate service from the Lifetime Manufacturing Warranty.

Can I pay for the Apex Professional Hairdressing Scissors in instalments?

Yes. SlicePay is our own interest-free plan: 10% today, then 20 weekly payments. Choose your size and screw colour first, then apply.

Does ShearGenius make a left-handed version?

ShearGenius builds genuinely left-handed scissors with truly reversed blades, not right-handed scissors with mirrored handles. You can see the left-handed range at sheargenius.com.au/collections/left-handed-scissors.