Ichiro vs Juntetsu Scissors: Which Suits Your Hand?

Ichiro and Juntetsu are independent brands with offset cutters, thinners and sets. Choose Ichiro if you cut left-handed or want a swivel thumb ring, and Juntetsu if you want level rings or a leather holster to go with your pair.

Ichiro vs Juntetsu at a glance

The table says what each brand lists on our product pages. It doesn’t say one is better, because the right pair depends on your hand and what you cut.

	Ichiro	Juntetsu
Cutting hand	Right-handed, with left-handed options on several models	Right-handed cutters
Handle layouts	Offset, plus a swivel thumb ring on the Kawa	Offset, plus level rings on the Classic II
Long blades	The Sword, 6.0” to 7.0”	The Ergo, 6.0” to 7.0”
Texturisers	A 16-tooth texturiser and the Kawa in 14 or 30 teeth	Chomper texturisers in 10, 16 and 21 teeth
Sets	Cutter and thinner sets, plus master sets	Cutter and thinner sets, plus a master set
Beyond scissors	A feathering razor	A feathering razor and leather holsters, wallets and pouches

You’ll find every model in the Ichiro range and the Juntetsu range. The brand profiles, Ichiro and Juntetsu, say where to start with each.

Which brand suits a left-handed stylist?

Ichiro. Its Rose Lefty is a left-handed cutter with a convex slice edge, and several other Ichiro models list a Left option, such as the Matte Black and Rose Gold. Juntetsu lists no left-handed cutter.

Our left-handed kit plan shows what to buy first if you cut with your left hand. A true left-handed pair has the blades reversed as well as the handle, so check the listing says so.

Which brand suits a stylist who likes level rings?

Juntetsu. The Classic II has symmetrical rings and a convex slice edge, in 5.25” and 5.75”. The adult Ichiro cutters we list have offset handles, and the Kawa adds a swivel thumb ring.

Keep in mind: level rings sit your thumb higher than an offset handle does, so a pair feels different at first if you’re used to one or the other. Our handle guide compares the layouts.

Two exact-model pairs, side by side

The same job, one cutter from each brand. Sizes and edges are as listed on each product page.

An everyday offset cutter. The Ichiro Ergo comes as a 5.5” convex slice cutter or a 6.0” micro-serrated one. The Juntetsu VG10 Offset has a convex blade in 4.5”, 5.0”, 5.5”, 6.0” and 7.0”.

	Ichiro Ergo	Juntetsu VG10 Offset
Handle	Offset	Offset
Edge, as listed	Convex slice (5.5”) or micro-serrated (6.0”)	Convex blade
Sizes	5.5” and 6.0”	4.5” to 7.0”
Hand	Right	Right

Pick the Ergo if you want to choose between a slice and a micro-serrated edge. Pick the VG10 Offset if you want a wider size choice, including a short detail cutter.

A long blade for over-comb work. The Ichiro Sword has a wide convex blade in 6.0”, 6.5” and 7.0”. The Juntetsu Ergo is a long convex-edge cutter in the same three sizes.

	Ichiro Sword	Juntetsu Ergo
Handle	Offset	Offset
Edge, as listed	Wide convex blade	Convex edge
Sizes	6.0”, 6.5”, 7.0”	6.0”, 6.5”, 7.0”
Hand	Right	Right

These two are close on paper, so choose on the handle shape and the blade width in the product photos. Our scissor-over-comb tool plan explains what each length is for.

What about thinners, texturisers and sets?

Both brands list matching thinners and cutter-and-thinner sets, so you can build a kit within one brand. Tooth count alone doesn’t tell you how much hair a thinner takes out, so read our cut ratio guide before you rely on it.

For a team or a full kit, the master sets add a second cutter. Our master set comparison covers three-piece sets, including Ichiro’s, and the texturising and thinning guide compares the toothed tools.

Which should you choose?

If you	Look at
Cut with your left hand	Ichiro
Want a swivel thumb ring	Ichiro Kawa
Prefer level rings	Juntetsu Classic II
Want a short detail cutter, 4.5” or 5.0”	Juntetsu VG10 Offset
Want a leather holster or wallet from the same brand	Juntetsu
Want to choose between a slice and a micro-serrated edge	Ichiro Ergo

If neither brand fits, the scissor finder shortlists pairs by hand, size and budget, and Mina vs Ichiro compares Ichiro with a lower-priced brand.

Common questions

Is Ichiro better than Juntetsu?

Neither is better across the board. Ichiro lists left-handed options and a swivel thumb ring, and Juntetsu lists level-ring cutters and leather holsters. Choose by your hand, handle and the size you cut with.

Does Juntetsu make left-handed scissors?

We list no left-handed Juntetsu cutter. If you cut left-handed, look at Ichiro’s Rose Lefty or the left-handed collection.

Which brand has more sizes?

It depends on the model. The Juntetsu VG10 Offset runs from 4.5” to 7.0”, while the Ichiro Ergo comes in 5.5” and 6.0”. Compare the exact model you’re considering.

Can I mix brands in one kit?

Yes, many stylists do. Check that the two handles feel alike, so your hand doesn’t have to change grip between tools.

Further reading

For another head-to-head, see Kasho vs Kamisori. For plain-English definitions of the edge and handle words on each listing, see our glossary. Scissorpedia is a reference website on scissors. SalonScissors is part of the ShearAlliance, working with other trusted scissor websites. More guides are in our knowledge base.