Yasaka Offset Scissors: Who They Suit and Which Size
By SalonScissors editorial team Updated
The Yasaka Offset comes in four sizes from 4.5” to 6.0”, all at one price, so the only real question is length.
How we chose: Sizes, materials and price from our listing, checked 15 October 2026. We sell this scissor and haven’t run cutting tests.
Who it’s for
- Salon
Skip it if you cut left-handed or need a 7.0” for over-comb
Which size should you pick?
| Option | Best for |
|---|---|
| 4.5” Inch Cutting Scissors | Fringes and fine detail |
| 5.0” Inch Cutting Scissors | Detail and short cuts |
| 5.5” Inch Cutting Scissors | Everyday cutting |
| 6.0” Inch Cutting Scissors | Longer sections and layers |
If your current pair feels right, buy the same size. If you keep wishing for closer tips around the ears, go half an inch shorter.
Who does it suit?
Right-handed hairdressers who want a Yasaka with an offset handle, where the thumb ring sits closer to the pivot than the finger ring. It’s also a strong detail pair: the 4.5” and 5.0” sizes put the tips right where you’re looking.
Yasaka makes several offset models, so if you need Yasaka’s own blade length for a size, ask us and we’ll check it.
What should you keep in mind?
Right-handed only. Left-handers, the Yasaka LEFT comes in 5.0”, 5.5” and 6.0”.
It stops at 6.0”. For scissor-over-comb, Yasaka’s 7.0” cutter costs the same and has a semi-offset handle.
Other options
Yasaka 7.0 Inch Cutting Scissors
Best for a 7.0” Yasaka for over-comb work
Yasaka SA Offset Precision Scissors
Best for the SA offset in 5.5” or 6.0”, listed in SUS440C
Yasaka SA-30 OF Hair Thinning Scissors
Best for a Yasaka offset thinner to go with it
Common questions
What steel is the Yasaka Offset?
ATS314 cobalt stainless steel, according to our listing.
Is there a left-handed Yasaka Offset?
Not of this model. The Yasaka LEFT is Yasaka’s left-handed offset cutter, in 5.0”, 5.5” and 6.0”.
Which size is best for fringes?
The 4.5” or 5.0”. Shorter blades keep the tips easy to place just above the eyes.
Does it come with a thinner?
No, it’s one cutter. The Yasaka SA-30 OF thinner is sold as its own listing.
Next step
Comparing handle styles first? Our handle guide shows straight, offset and crane layouts side by side.