Emperor Professional Hairdressing Scissors - Professional Hairdressing Scissors by ShearGenius
Emperor Professional Hairdressing Scissors - Professional Hairdressing Scissors by ShearGenius
Emperor Professional Hairdressing Scissors - Professional Hairdressing Scissors by ShearGenius
Emperor Professional Hairdressing Scissors - Professional Hairdressing Scissors by ShearGenius
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Emperor Professional Barber & Hairdressing Scissors

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

Built for long-blade, high-volume cutting and clipper-over-comb.

Who it suits For stylists and barbers who like reach and work high-volume, crossover salon/barber work — built for clipper-over-comb, scissor-over-comb and dense, fast cutting all day.

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Emperor Professional Hairdressing Thinners Emperor Professional Hairdressing Thinners The matching thinner, finished at the same bench — $390.00 Emperor Professional Hairdressing Scissor and Thinner Bundle Buy the pair together and save $200.00 against buying them separately.

Not sure which suits how you cut? The fitting is free →

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.

On our sharpening runs? Cut with any scissor from the demo board at your own chair before you buy — try before you buy.

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
Join 40,000+ scissors in Australian stylists’ hands · 4.9★ from 3,000+ verified reviews
Specifications
Steel
Cobalt AlloyHolds its edge longer — fewer sharpens, more consistent cutting.
Blade Profile
Normal
Rockwell HRC
58 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 Emperor is the barber’s weapon — built for speed, power and the cut that never stops. A Japanese Cobalt Alloy convex edge set for clipper-over-comb, scissor-over-comb and dense, fast work that would fatigue a softer pair.

It drives through hair with weight behind the stroke, balanced for control across a full chair of clients. Tough, confident and quick — the scissor for the stylist or barber who cuts hard and cuts often.

From Matt Grumley, Australian scissorsmith: “The Emperor is built for volume. Strong steel, real convex edge — it powers through the busiest day on the chair.”

Every Emperor Professional Hairdressing Scissors includes

  • The scissor in your choice of screw colour — Black, Blue, Indigo, Pearl, Silver, Black Diamante, Blue Diamante, Pink Diamante, Red Diamante, Pink, Magenta
  • 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 6.0″ · 6.5″ · 7.0″ · Japanese Cobalt Alloy · screw colours Black, Blue, Indigo, Pearl, Silver, Black Diamante, Blue Diamante, Pink Diamante, Red Diamante, Pink, Magenta · 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

  • Offset ergonomic handle — your thumb stops doing all the work on long clipper-over-comb days
  • 58 HRC Cobalt Alloy — tough enough to power through dense, fast cutting without the edge folding early
  • 6.0″ to 7.0″ lengths — the reach that makes scissor-over-comb feel like one motion instead of three
  • Which length? 7.0″ when scissor-over-comb and clipper-over-comb are the spine of your day (full comb-width per pass); 6.5″ when comb work shares the day with detail and freehand; 6.0″ for smaller hands doing the same heavy work.
  • Single bearing flat pivot — the action stays consistent from your first client to your last

Who it’s not for: If your day is mostly slow, detailed precision work rather than high-volume clipper-over-comb and scissor-over-comb cutting, the Emperor's long-blade weight is more scissor than you need.

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.

Emperor Professional Barber & Hairdressing Scissors — common questions

What size Emperor Professional Barber & Hairdressing Scissors should I choose?

The Emperor Professional Barber & Hairdressing Scissors is available in 6.0, 6.5, 7.0. 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 Emperor Professional Barber & Hairdressing Scissors made from?

The Emperor Professional Barber & Hairdressing Scissors is made from Cobalt Alloy. 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 Emperor Professional Barber & Hairdressing Scissors for?

For stylists and barbers who like reach and work high-volume, crossover salon/barber work — built for clipper-over-comb, scissor-over-comb and dense, fast cutting all day.

Where should I buy the Emperor Professional Barber & Hairdressing Scissors in Australia?

Buy the Emperor Professional Barber & 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 Emperor Professional Barber & 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 Emperor Professional Barber & 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 Emperor Professional Barber & 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 Emperor Professional Barber & 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 Emperor Professional Barber & 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.