Brand Spotlight: Juntetsu Shears
Juntetsu Shears is the accessible end of the Scissor Lab portfolio — a brand that makes professional-quality Japanese scissors available to a wider range of buyers without compromising on the fundamentals. Where Mina aims for flagship performance and Ichiro targets the reliable mid-range, Juntetsu’s focus is accessibility: giving students, newly qualified stylists, and price-conscious professionals a genuine path into Japanese professional scissors.
The Range
Juntetsu Standard — The core of the range and the most versatile scissors Juntetsu makes. 440C stainless steel, convex edge, offset handle. Available in 5.0”, 5.5”, 6.0”, and 6.5”. The Standard covers every common cutting situation — scissor-over-comb, blunt cutting, layering, graduation — and does so with the kind of consistent, dependable performance that earns a permanent place in a stylist’s kit bag. 440C is a tough, durable steel that sharpens easily and resists chipping under heavy use.
Juntetsu Thinning — A 22-tooth thinning scissor in 440C steel. Available in 5.5” and 6.0”. The 22-tooth count produces a lighter removal rate, which means natural blending results and more room for error. For stylists new to thinning scissors, or those working primarily on fine hair, this lower removal rate is often preferable to the denser tooth counts found on higher-end thinning scissors. Easy to use, easy to control, well-priced.
Juntetsu Entry — The starting point. 440C steel, semi-convex edge, even/classic handle. Available in 5.0” and 5.5”. The Entry is specifically designed for cosmetology students and first-year professionals. The even handle, smaller size range, and semi-convex edge (a step up from basic beveled, a step down from full convex) make this a forgiving scissor that rewards correct technique without punishing the inevitable inconsistencies of early skill development.
440C Steel: Why It Makes Sense Here
All Juntetsu scissors use 440C stainless steel. This is a deliberate choice, not a compromise. 440C is one of the most widely used steels in professional scissors globally for good reason: it is tough, it resists corrosion, and it can be sharpened by a wider range of technicians than the harder steels used in premium scissors. For a student or a stylist in a market with limited access to specialist sharpening services, this matters.
VG10 and cobalt alloy scissors perform better at their peak but require skilled care to maintain. 440C is more forgiving and arguably a better match for buyers who are still establishing their maintenance habits.
Who Juntetsu Shears Is For
Juntetsu Shears is for buyers who want Japanese professional scissors and either cannot justify the higher investment of the Mina or Ichiro ranges, or are not yet at the stage where premium tools make sense. Students, apprentices, and salons equipping staff are the natural Juntetsu audience. The quality is genuine — the same Scissor Lab sourcing and quality control applies to every Juntetsu scissor — and the price reflects a different steel and manufacturing tier, not a shortcut in process.
There is also a secondary market for Juntetsu: experienced stylists who want a robust pair for rough work, training sessions, or situations where carrying their best scissors is impractical. The Standard, in particular, is the kind of scissor you are not afraid to use.
For pricing and availability, find your nearest Scissor Lab distributor on the Global Network page.