Mizutani scissors

History of Mizutani The tradition of Mizutani began in 1921 in Asakusa, Tokyo where the first of the Mizutani metal-working lineage decided to produce the best quality hair styling scissors. His passion was to make scissors that are razor-sharp and durable yet easy-to-handle at the same time. Over the years we have continued to focus on improving our craftsmanship to produce the highest quality scissors in the industry. Our very first worker began his craft as a Samurai Sword maker.

100% Handcrafted Mizutani Scissors have been one of the most popular hair styling scissors among the top professional hair stylists throughout the world for their impeccable quality and superb usability. All Mizutani Scissors are 100% handcrafted by a team of highly skilled craftsmen at the factory in Chiba, Japan. From cutting steel to polishing for the finish, each shear receives the closest attention throughout the 30 step process to ensure the highest quality.

Types of Steel One key landmark difference, the largest defining factor of Mizutani that separates us from the rest is in the materials that we use for creating our masterpieces. At Mizutani, we take the science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification seriously (Also known as “Metallurgy”). When conceptualizing a shear for creation, our research and development team considers many types of metals (ie. cobalt, molybdenum and vanadium) and their appropriate ratio to establish the highest class of steel according to their purpose. Each shear has its own unique function and our goal is to create the best scissors for each purpose by choosing the proper steel to begin with. For example, Acro Stellite contains 50% or more of cobalt which gives you a soft yet firm cutting sensation, as well as a sharp and lasting cutting edge. The Damascus series uses CMC micropowder metal (patented) and contains more molybdenum to make the blade durable and last even longer.*Nano Powder Metal®, one of the signature metals widely accepted as having the longest lasting cutting edge is used in several scissors within the Mizutani collection. This metal has an extraordinary resistance to abrasion as demonstrated by a lead physicist at the University of Tokyo. Our research and development team alongside our top ambassadors and educators are continuously working on building on our tradition, innovating our products, and pushing our limits which results in our consistently setting and reestablishing the industry standard.