Hattori Hanzo: The Brand and What to Check
Hattori Hanzo is a California company selling Japanese-steel shears to licensed hairdressers and barbers. We don't stock it, so here's what to check.
Hanzo describes its shears as Japanese steel, made from nano-powder steel, high-carbon steel and other alloys. The company itself is American, so it isn’t in our list of Japanese makers.
Buying a pair? Hanzo does its sharpening at its California headquarters, so ask how service works from Australia before you order.
What’s in the range?
Hanzo names models such as the HH1 Kamikaze, the HHV Mamba 4.5” and the HH88 series, plus Kime, Talon and Mazeru texturisers. Check the steel and handle on the exact model you’re comparing.
Comparing with what we stock
From our range, two to look at if you want a premium offset or a swivel thumb:
Joewell FX PRO Hair Cutting Scissors
Best for a premium 3D offset
Ichiro Kawa Z-Balance Swivel Thumb Scissors
Best for a swivel thumb ring
Or browse every cutting scissor we sell by size and handle.