Mina Umi Scissors: Who They Suit, Hands and Sizes

The Umi is one cutter, nine ways: right-handed from 4.5” to 7.0” and left-handed in three sizes, all at our lowest cutter price.

Which size and hand should you pick?

Size	Hands	Best for
4.5”	Right	Fringes and fine detail
5.0”	Right	Detail and short cuts
5.5”	Right, Left	A first pair and everyday cutting
6.0”	Right, Left	Longer sections
6.5”	Right	Long hair and wider sections
7.0”	Right, Left	Scissor-over-comb

Every option costs the same. Right and Left options sit side by side in the list, for example Right / 5.5” Cutting Scissor and Left / 5.5” Cutting Scissor, so check the hand before you add it to your cart.

What’s the Umi like?

Our listing describes a flat cutting edge and an offset handle. A flat edge suits blunt lines and everyday cutting. If slide cutting is a big part of your day, look for a convex edge that its maker describes for sliding.

It’s also an easy spare. At this price you can keep one in your kit for the days your main pair is away being sharpened.

Need a thinner too?

The Umi set adds a 6.0”, 30-tooth thinner to the cutter. Bought one at a time, the Umi cutter and Umi thinner cost A$229.90; the set is A$174.95.

Common questions

Is the Mina Umi a set?

No, this listing is one cutting scissor. The web address says “set” from an older listing. For the cutter and thinner together, see the Mina Umi set.

Is the left-handed Umi a true left-handed scissor?

Yes. Each Left option is its own left-handed cutter with its own product code. Our left-handed guide explains why that matters.

What size should an apprentice buy?

Start at 5.5”, unless your course list names another size. It covers most of the cutting you’ll learn.

Is it good for barbers?

The 7.0” is a budget pick for scissor-over-comb. For more long-blade choice, browse our barber scissors.

Next step

Want to compare it with other budget cutters first? See our 10 cutters under A$300.