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Mina Umi cutting scissor

Mina: The Brand and Where to Start

Mina is an independent Japanese brand with cutters from A$114.95 and cutter and thinner sets from A$174.95. Start with the Umi, which comes in either hand.

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Mina gets you a first kit for the least money, with plenty of hands, sizes and finishes to choose from.

Which Mina should you buy?

ModelEdge and handleHands
UmiFlat edge, offsetRight or Left
Classic IIMicro-serrated bevel, semi-offsetRight
Sakura IIConvex edge, offsetRight
Rainbow IIRainbow finish, offsetRight or Left, 4.5” to 7.0”
Dark GemFlat edge, 6.5” or 7.0”Right

The Classic II’s serrated edge grips hair for blunt lines but won’t slide cut. Our Umi guide goes through every Umi hand and length.

Cutter or set?

Most Mina sets pair your choice of cutter with a fixed 6”, 30-tooth thinner. Master sets add a second cutter. The Mina set comparison shows which cutter menus each set offers.

Comparing brands? Read Mina vs Ichiro, or see the 10 cutters under A$300.

Mina in our range

See every Mina product