PROFESSIONAL SHEARS FROM
A CENTURIES-OLD TRADITION
OF JAPANESE STEEL
Finely balanced, perfectly tensioned, and sharp for what seems like a lifetime,
KASHO Japanese steel shears are as beautiful as they are functional.
We strongly believe KASHO are the finest hair cutting shears you’ll ever
encounter—and we feel you’ll think so, too.
Quality you can feel in your hand—and appreciate with every cut. KASHO
is where hundreds of years of traditional Japanese steel-making meets
21st-century technology.
Every pair of KASHO professional cutting shears is 100% made in Japan,
using 100% genuine Japanese materials and parts. The result is incredibly
long-term sharpness and hardness. This means that they will cut longer and
you will spend less time having them sharpened. Each pair comes with
a lifetime guarantee, to be free of manufacturing defects.
Every pair of Kasho
shears is forged,
meaning compression
forces are used to
press the molecules
closer together.
This creates a more
durable metal with a
longer lasting edge.
The inner blade of every
pair of Kasho shears is
honed to the point that
the blades only touch at
the point of intersection.
This allows for a precise
cut, reduction in cutting
edge resistance and a
significant reduction in
hand fatigue for the
stylist or barber.
Kasho shears feature a
convex edge, which is
created through a more
labour intensive and detailed
process. This produces a
smoother and more precise
cutting experience and very
sharp edge, which requires
less user force when
cutting and allows for more
advanced cutting techniques.
The finest professional shears money can buy.
THE KASHO DIFFERENCE
FUN FACT
ULTIMATE EDGE
Kasho scissors feature two different stainless steel alloys in order
to meet the high Japanese quality demands for sharpness and
material. The combination of different hardness grades means that
every pair of scissors is perfectly balanced and guarantees that the
cutting edge is exceptionally durable.
The unique "Ultimate Edge" Kasho scissor blades guarantee that
they are a pleasure to work with and cut accurately. The unique
manufacturing process ensures the necessary precision of the
concave inner surfaces (hollow ground) and convex outer surfaces
of the scissor blades. These blades are honed to an extremely
sharp state with the inner side hollowed to such a point that the
blades only touch at the point of intersection.
This refined technology ensures superb cutting edge durability,
while at the same time reducing cutting edge resistance to a
minimum and thus considerably limiting hand fatigue.
HANDLE CONFIGURATION
Kasho Scissors are made in different handle configurations - super
offset, offset and straight. With the super offset handle, you can work with
your shoulders straight and elbow down, using minimal wrist movements. The
semi-offset is a comfortable compromise between the super offset and straight
models. When working with the semi-offset or super offset models, the shoulders
remain straight and the elbows are not raised, putting far less strain on the wrist.
Each pair of KASHO shears reflects impeccable form, finish and function.
Today, every pair of KASHO shears is created through careful design and
engineering with advanced materials and heat-treatment technology - and the blending
of an integrated manufacturing process with skillful workmanship which measures up to the
unrelenting standards passed through generations of the Japanese Samurai sword smithies.
FUN FACT
Every pair of Kasho shears is forged, meaning compression forces are
used to press the molecules closer together. This creates a more durable
metal with a longer lasting edge.
THE KASHO DIFFERENCE
PATENTED DISC OPERATION SYSTEM
The patented Disc Operation System ensures that the KASHO
Millennium and XP Series are always perfectly tensioned.
This sophisticated screw system consists of an enclosed ball
bearing unit, a special spring and a synthetic disc that ensures
uniform pressure and incredibly smooth operation. The enclosed
ball bearing is free from collecting hair, dust and other substances
so that nothing may affect the precise movement of the scissors,
whilst the synthetic disc between the upper and lower blades
minimises friction and wear of the blades. Thanks to this complex
Disc Operation System with a replaceable synthetic disc the
Millennium and the XP-Series have a considerably longer life span
than any conventional models.
DIAMOND-LIKE-CARBON (DLC) COATING
Diamond-Like-Carbon (DLC) coating displays properties similar to
those of natural diamond, including hardness, wear resistance and
reduced friction.
Furthermore, the DLC coating is well known to provide protection
resistance to chemical compounds and has been found to be
hypoallergenic for those who suffer from Nickel allergies.
DLC Coating is only available on the Damascus 6.0” Offset shear,
Millenium 6.5” Offset shear and Silver Series 6.0” offset shear.”
KASHO handcrafted Professional Shears are the crowning
achievement of the "shisho", a highly skilled craftsman who
proudly engraves his shears with the KASHO mark.
FUN FACT
The inner blade of every pair of Kasho shears is honed to the point that the
blades only touch at the point of intersection. This allows for a precise cut,
reduction in cutting edge resistance and a significant reduction in hand
fatigue for the stylist or barber allows for more advanced cutting techniques.
STEEL TYPE AND ROCKWELL HARDNESS
Rockwell Hardness-
The Rockwell Hardness Rating (HRC/HR) is used to determine the quality of scissor
steel;
The higher the rating, the better the quality your shears are;
HRC 50-55
Weaker blades with lower quality
HRC 55-57
Entry level blade for hair cutting
HRC 57-59
Mid level blade for hair cutting; sharper, more durable and more
resistant to rust versus lower HRC levels
HRC 58-60
High-quality, mid to high level blade. Tough, durable and easy to
sharpen;
HRC 60 to 62
High quality cutting tool. Premium shears will be at this level.
Tough, durable, easy to sharpen
HRC 61 to 64
The highest quality cutting blade found only in the finest shears
Ranking of Metals Commonly used in shear manufacturing:
1 SG2
A more complex steel that is more dense, stronger
HRC 63-64
but at the same time lighter than other steels.
2 ATS-314
Pure Japanese steel with high levels of Cobalt
HRC 61-63
and Titanium
3 VG-10
Pure Japanese Steel
HRC 60-61
4 440C
Very popular metal used for shears
HRC 58
5 440A
Basic glades made of standard stainless steel
HRC 56
6 420
Thriftier steel used for simple scissors and knives
HRC 50-52
Why is better steel important?
Better steel is crucial because it ensures a stronger, more durable edge that extends
the lifespan of the shears, allowing them to maintain peak performance for longer.
This advanced material offers superior resistance to rust and corrosion, keeping
your tools looking and working like new. Enhanced ergonomics further contribute
to a more comfortable experience, reducing fatigue and alleviating pressure on your
hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder. Most importantly, high-quality steel enables you
to showcase your true talent by facilitating more precise and sophisticated cutting
techniques, elevating your craft to new heights.
THE KASHO DIFFERENCE
Introduce yourself to the beauty of KASHO professional hair shears
with these do-it-all Balanced Precision shears. Like the name says,
these shears are perfectly balanced so they’re easy to handle and
give you ideal control of each cut.
The semi-convex blade provides a highly precise cut and ensures a
durable edge. The offset handle is extra comfortable, even on a day
when you’re fully booked.
Offset
5.5” KBP-55-OS
6.0” KBP-60-OS
OFFSET
Left vs. Right:
Right Handed
Screw System:
Ratchet Screw System
AVAILABLE IN
KBP-60-OS
BALANCED PRECISION SERIES
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Steel Type: VG-10W
Rockwell Hardness: 60-61
Instantly adjustable. It’s KASHO performance and reliability, right out of the box.
For those new to the KASHO experience, the Design Master is a tempting choice.
Design Master provides KASHO’s Ultimate Edge with every cut, in a form that is
simplicity itself to use.
Pick up a Design Master, and it instantly feels familiar. The satin-finished semi
convex blades offer decisive sharpness with each cut. Whether offset or straight,
the weight seems ideally balanced, for minimal fatigue.
Thanks to the ratchet screw system, stylists can fine- tune cutting tension in
moments. No tools required — just turn the dial. It perfectly encapsulates Design
Master’s ethos of engineering excellence, made wholly intuitive.
Straight
4.5” KDM-45-S
5.0” KDM-50-S
5.5” KDM-55-S
6.0” KDM-60-S
Offset
5.0” KDM-50-OS
5.5” KDM-55-OS
6.0” KDM-60-OS
Left Handed
5.5” offset KDM-55-OS-L
6.0” offset KDM-60-OS-L
STRAIGHT
OFFSET
KDM-60-OS
Left vs. Right:
Left & Right Handed
Screw System:
Ratchet screw system
AVAILABLE IN
KDM-60-S
DESIGN MASTER SERIES
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Steel Type: VG-10W
Rockwell Hardness: 60-61
KDM-8-T
8 Tooth Chunker
KDM-15T-OS
15 Tooth Texturizer
KDM-30T-OS
30 Tooth Thinner
KDM-38T-OS
38 Tooth Blender
KDM-30T-B
30 Tooth Thinner
KDM-38T-B
38 Tooth Blender
Left Handed (Reversible)
KTL-60S-30AB
30 Tooth Texturizer
KTL-60S-38AB
38 Tooth Texturizer
OFFSET
TEXTURIZERS
Left vs. Right:
Left & Right Handed
Screw System:
Ratchet screw system
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Instantly adjustable. It’s KASHO performance and reliability, right out of the box.
For those new to the KASHO experience, the Design Master is a tempting choice.
Design Master provides KASHO’s Ultimate Edge with every cut, in a form that is
simplicity itself to use.
The Design Master series has been a tried and true series for decades.
Forged from high carbon Japanese steel.
Thanks to the ratchet screw system, stylists can fine- tune cutting tension in
moments. No tools required — just turn the dial. It perfectly encapsulates Design
Master’s ethos of engineering excellence, made wholly intuitive.
KDM-60T-15
KTL-60S-38AB
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Steel Type: 440C
Rockwell Hardness: 58
Chrome excites, the ultimate introduction scissor to KASHO.
The beautifully inlaid flat screw system is a centrepiece and the integrated
finger notch gives you complete control. When you first use the new Chrome,
its difficult to understand that this is a KASHO introduction scissor. With it’s
sharp semi-convex blades the cut and performance are simply put, incredible.
Chrome shares the features for which all KASHO scissors are valued, like
the superb steel alloy, mirror polished to a lustre, and the ergonomic
shaping with the camelback and offset handle. All of which help create
an effortless performance.
The curved finger rest is forged in the traditional manner, to add graceful
appeal. Chrome shares the Silver’s screw system, ensuring each cutting
pass is smooth. Chrome offers effortless power and an incredible start
to KASHO.
Offset
5.5” KCR-55-OS
6.0” KCR-60-OS
OFFSET
KCR-55-OS
Left vs. Right:
Right Handed
Screw System:
Adjustable flat
screw system
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CHROME SERIES
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Steel Type: VG-10W
Rockwell Hardness: 60-61
The Blue series delivers KASHO quality and craftsmanship in a clean and
unadulterated way. Unnecessary detail is discarded, to present a streamlined
instrument than can only be called iconic. The adjustable split screw is the
archetype of practicality, engineered to give the stylists complete control over
the cutting tension, with high reliability. Rather than concealing the screw.
Blue proudly displays it between the KASHO marks, as visible proof of the
shear’s precision engineering.
"My Blue Series scissors were an easy choice.
They’re forged to give me everything I need: KASHO’s legendary
sharpness, pointiness, reliability, and strength,
in a wonderful simple package."
Straight
4.5” KCB-45-S
5.0” KCB-50-S
5.5” KCB-55-S
6.0” KCB-60-S
Offset
4.5” KCB-45-OS
5.0” KCB-50-OS
5.5” KCB-55-OS
STRAIGHT
OFFSET
Left vs. Right:
Right Handed
Screw System:
Traditional screw system
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BLUE SERIES
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KCB-45-S
KCB-55-OS
Steel Type: VG-10W
Rockwell Hardness: 60-61