Best Master Scissor Sets: 6 Three-Piece Kits Compared

A master set is two cutters and one thinner for one price. Choose your two lengths, then check the hand.

The 6 master sets at a glance

Cheapest first. Tap a name to jump to its card.

Set	Hand
Mina Sakura II Master	Right
Mina Rainbow II Master	Right
Mina Umi Master	Right or left
Ichiro Ergo Serrated Master	Right
Ichiro Pink Moon Master	Right or left
Ichiro Offset Master	Right

1. Mina Sakura II Master: convex cutters at the lowest price

In the box: two Sakura II cutters, each chosen from 5.0” to 7.0”, and a fixed 6.0”, 30-tooth thinner. The listing gives SUS440C steel and offset handles.

Keep in mind: right-handed only. Read both cutter sizes in the variant name before you add it.

2. Mina Rainbow II Master: the only one with a 5.5” thinner option

In the box: two cutters, from 4.5” to 7.0”, and a 30-tooth thinner in 5.5” or 6.0”. The rainbow finish ties the three together.

Keep in mind: the rainbow is a finish, not a steel, and the listing names no grade. Right-handed only.

3. Mina Umi Master: a master set in either hand

In the box: two Umi cutters in lengths you choose, and a fixed 6.0”, 30-tooth thinner. Already own an Umi cutter? Compare the set with adding the Umi thinner and a second cutter as singles.

Keep in mind: left-hand lengths differ from right-hand ones, so pick Left in the selector and read the list.

4. Ichiro Ergo Serrated Master: both edges for class

In the box: a 5.5” slice cutter, a 6.0” micro-serrated cutter and a 6.0”, 30-tooth thinner, all right-handed with offset handles. Nothing to choose in the selector.

Keep in mind: the lengths are fixed. Check your course list names both edges before you buy. Our apprentice guide covers the first-year kit.

5. Ichiro Pink Moon Master: a matched set in either hand

In the box: two cutters, each 5.0” to 7.0”, and a fixed 6.0” thinner with V-shaped teeth. All three have offset handles in 440C steel, in Right or Left.

Keep in mind: the finish is the pink rose gold, not the steel. Pick the hand first, then both lengths.

6. Ichiro Offset Master: the dearest here

In the box: two cutters, from 5.0” to 7.0”, and a 6.0”, V-tooth thinner. The listing gives 440C steel and offset handles throughout.

Keep in mind: right-handed only. Want a texturiser too? The Ichiro Offset 4 Piece Master adds a 16-tooth one as a fourth tool.

Which two cutter lengths?

Your day	A pair of lengths	Why
Fringes and sections	5.0” and 6.0”	Detail plus reach
Mostly everyday cuts	5.5” and 6.5”	Two close sizes
Some over-comb work	5.5” and 7.0”	A long blade for the comb

These are starting points. The size guide shows how the inch size relates to the blade.

Master set or two singles and a thinner?

A master set suits you when you need all three tools now: one price, one order, matching handles.

Skip it if you already own a cutter you like. In that case add a thinner from the 10 thinning and texturising picks. Need only two tools? See the 10 cutter and thinner pairs.

Also under A$500: the Mina Jay II Master and the Ichiro Ash Gold Master. Both are right-handed.

Common questions

What’s in a master set?

Two cutters and one thinner. You choose the two cutter lengths in the selector, except on the Ergo Serrated Master, where the contents are fixed.

Can I choose two different cutter lengths?

Yes, on every set here except the Ergo Serrated Master. The variant name lists both cutters and the thinner, so read it before you add the set to your cart.

Is a master set good for an apprentice?

It can be, if your course list asks for two cutters and a thinner. Check your course kit list first: if it asks for one cutter, a cheaper pair may do.

What if the set doesn’t suit me, or a tool is faulty?

You have 14 days to change your mind, as set out on our returns page. The set must be unused and complete in its original packaging. You pay the return postage, and a 10% restocking fee applies. A fault is handled under the Australian Consumer Law; the ACCC explains your rights.

Still deciding?

The scissor finder narrows by hand, size and budget, or browse every set and kit we list.