What it is for
A cutting shear does most of the work in a cut. Its blades meet along their full length, so it removes every hair it closes on. Most stylists and barbers own at least one, and many keep a second length for detail work.
How to choose
- Length: try the shear across your palm, with the blade tip at the end of your middle finger. Longer blades suit cutting over a comb and long sections; shorter blades suit detail work.
- Handle: opposing, offset or crane. If your wrist or shoulder tires on long days, try an offset or crane handle first.
- Edge: read how the maker describes the edge, and match it to the cuts you do most.
- Steel and hardness: use only the figures the maker states for that exact model.
Models
Browse every model on All products, or by maker in Collections.
Quick compare
Put any two models side by side on these points:
- Length, measured the maker's way
- Handle style
- Edge, as the maker describes it
- Steel and hardness, as stated
- Tension adjustment and care instructions
Suggested pairing
Pair it with a thinning shear from the thinning hub to blend and remove weight.
Other hubs: Thinning, Left-handed, Kits.