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There are two types of professional hairdressing scissors that reign supreme in the hairdressers world. Those are Japanese shears and German shears. Let's talk about German shears and how they may be the best tools for you !
Germany has always been synonymous with quality products. They are known for high end cars like Mercedes Benz, Porsche, BMW etc. etc. So why shouldn't they be known for quality hair scissors?
Solingen is a city in Germany, known as the City of blades. This city is where the German hair scissor originated. Solingen is known worldwide for manufacturing some of the best and most well known European hair scissors. Jaguar Scissors put Solingen on the map in 1930. They quickly became known for their durability and European design. They began to distribute worldwide in the 60's, spreading the word that German shears are here to stay.
German hair cutting scissors have made a name for themselves as stylish, yet affordable hair scissors. German steel is hard, durable and quite the work horse. A pair of scissors from Germany are built to last, while their stand out design is sure to draw attention to your hands!
One part of the German hair cutting scissors that stands out is the German edge, or what is also known as the beveled edge. This hollow ground edge is found on most German scissor blades. This edge is designed to slice through hair while helping to hold the hair on the blades.
The beveled edge is a popular edge for barber shears. Barbers specialize in a cutting technique called scissor over comb. The beveled edge helps to grab the hair and allow for the perfect blend every time. Some hair scissors will add a serrated edge as well. This blade with tiny cuts in it, or serrations, helps to keep that hair on the blade.
There are three main types of Steel that are used in German hair cutting scissors. These steels are called MC Micro Carbide steel, Molybdenum steel and Stainless chromium steel. MC Micro Carbide Steel is the highest quality steel made in Germany. This steel will give you long lasting sharp blades.
We mentioned Jaguar earlier. This hair cutting scissor brand has made a name for itself in the industry as the go to German scissor. They are reliable, durable and very stylish. Most hair stylists favorite thing about Jaguars is they are easy to use, but also affordable. Why wouldn't you choose a scissor that won't break the bank but still delivers a quality cut every time? If you want to check out a favorite amongst hairdressers theJaguar Evolution in 5.75 Inches is a popular one! This pair of shears is made from MC Micro Carbide Steel and made with the finest craftsmanship in Europe.
Other German hairdressing Scissor brands include Glück, Dovo, EKS and Tondo. Glück is a well known range for barber scissors and comes with a beveled, micro serrated blade. They are sleek and suit anyone looking for a lightweight, well crafted professional hairdressing scissor.
We want to help you! We believe that German shears do deserve a spot along with Japanese shears as some of the best in the world. The German design just gets us every time. If you're wanting to learn more, reach out to our team here at Scissor Tech. Our customer service is always here to help, and with our 7 day Return policy and lifetime warranty you can't go wrong!
