VG-10
Kaze Swivel Shear — Japanese VG-10
$189.00From $189.00
Dispatched within 48 hours. We hold a limited number of each length at a time — the length selector shows what is on the shelf today.
The rotating thumb ring takes the work out of your wrist. The blade follows the comb while your hand stays still — the difference you feel at hour six.
Length
Finish
| Steel | Japanese VG-10 |
|---|---|
| Working hardness | HRC 59–61 |
| Character | Smooth, tough cut · resists chipping |
| Edge | Convex (hamaguri) · hand-honed · ~55° inclusive |
| Tension | Hand-set on the screw |
| Handle | Swivel shear |
| Available lengths | 5.0", 6.0", 7.0" |
30-day risk-free trial
Cut with them. Not happy? Full refund.
Factory direct
No distributor, no markup.
Lifetime edge warranty
First sharpening free.
Shipping & returns
Dispatched within 48 hours. We hold a limited number of each length at a
time — the length selector shows what is on the shelf today. Free
tracked US shipping on orders over $89. Typical transit is 5–9 working
days to the US, UK and EU, and 7–12 working days elsewhere. Any duties
and taxes are calculated at checkout, so you will not receive a separate
bill on delivery.
Shipping & returns.
Care & sharpening
Wipe the blade after each use, oil the pivot weekly, and store it in the
case provided. Cut hair only — paper, wire and plastic will roll the edge.
Your first sharpening within 12 months is free; send it back to us and we
will re-profile and re-tension it.
Sharpening service.
Warranty
Every shear carries a lifetime edge warranty: if it will not take or
hold an edge, we repair or replace it. Damage from drops or from cutting
anything other than hair is not covered. There is also a 30-day
risk-free trial. Read the edge warranty.
What's in the box
- The shear(s) you ordered, tension-set and test-cut
- Leather case with magnetic or snap closure
- Tension adjustment key
- Oil pen for weekly pivot maintenance
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
Where are these made?
Made in China, in our own factory, using imported Japanese steel.
We do the heat treating, grinding, honing and tension setting ourselves.
The steel is Japanese; the hands that finished it are ours.
Questions
Before you buy
The short version: every shear on this site is in stock at our own facility and is dispatched within 48 hours. Nothing here is made to order.
What length should I start with?
4.5–5.0" if you mostly do precision work, tight fades or point cutting. 5.5" is the safest all-round length for a mixed clientele. 6.0–7.0" if you cut a lot of long, thick or wet hair and want fewer passes. If you are unsure, tell us what your week looks like and we will recommend one.
Is VG-10 worth the upgrade over 440C?
If you cut full-time, yes. VG-10 holds its edge noticeably longer, so you sharpen less often — and every sharpening is down time. If you are buying your first professional pair or cut part-time, 440C is a genuinely excellent blade and the sensible place to start.
Where are your shears made?
Made in China, in our own factory, using imported Japanese steel. We do the heat treating, convex grinding, hand honing and tension setting ourselves. That is why we can include the mill certificate and HRC report with every pair — and why we can sell professional-grade steel without the importer markup. We never label them as "Made in Japan"; the steel is Japanese, the workshop is ours.
How quickly will your order ship, and what does shipping cost?
Every style on this site is finished stock, held at our own facility, so your order is dispatched within 48 hours — there is no production wait. We ship worldwide and offer free tracked shipping on US orders over $89. Typical transit is 5–9 working days to the US, UK and EU, and 7–12 working days elsewhere. Duties and taxes are shown at checkout so there is no surprise bill on delivery.
What does the edge warranty cover?
We cover manufacturing defects and blades that will not take or hold an edge for the lifetime of the shear. Damage from drops, cutting wire or cutting paper is not covered, as you would expect. Your first sharpening within the first 12 months is free; you cover shipping to us and we cover the work and return shipping.