Are Kamisori Scissors Good? A Barber's Verdict
Quick answer
Yes. Kamisori scissors are good for barbers who want a premium sword-profile cutter and thinner bought together. The one Kamisori in stock is the Sword set: a right-hand ATS314 sword cutter with a matching 6.5″ thinner.
Our verdict
Yes for barbers who want a premium ATS314 sword cutter and thinner set in one buy. Skip if you want a single Kamisori cutter, a short detail shear or a left-hand build today: those are sold out or on pre-order.
Buy if
- You want a sword-profile cutter and a matching 6.5″ thinner in one order
- You're right-handed and like a fixed offset handle
Skip if
- You only need one cutter: buy a single sword cutter instead
- You're left-handed: the left-hand Sword set is out of stock
- You're an apprentice: this is top-of-range money
Top picks
The Kamisori in stock
Kamisori Sword Hair Cutting & Thinning Scissor Set
Sword cutter plus 6.5″ thinner, ATS314, right hand
Single sword cutter instead
Juntetsu Sword Professional Hair Cutting Shears
Juntetsu Sword, ATS-314 cobalt, 62 to 63 HRC
Who makes Kamisori scissors
Kamisori is a Canadian brand with Japanese-inspired designs; some models are made in Japan. It has a premium range of cutters, thinners and sets. Its models are built around distinct handles and blade profiles: fixed offset, double swivel and sword. Most lines come in right and left builds.
Kamisori lists Japanese alloy steels across the range: ATS314, VG-10, 440C and Takefu cobalt alloy. In our range, every Kamisori sits in the upper or top price band.
The Kamisori range at a glance
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| Line | What it is | Steel listed | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sword | Cutter and thinner set | ATS314 | Right-hand set in stock |
| Sword | Single cutter, thinner, master set | ATS314; master set SUS440C | Pre-order |
| Diablo | 30-tooth texturising thinner | Takefu cobalt alloy | Pre-order |
| Shadow | 6.0″ to 7.0″ cutter and sets | ATS314 | Sold out |
| Revolver | Cutter, thinner and set | ATS-314 | Sold out |
| Serenity | 5.5″, 6.0″ cutter | VG-10 | Sold out |
| Black Diamond | Cutter, texturiser and set | VG-10 | Sold out |
| Jewel III | Fixed and double-swivel cutters, texturisers, sets | 440C | Sold out |
Live prices and pre-order lines are in the Kamisori collection.
Best Kamisori by job
Cutter and thinner in one buy: the Sword set
The Sword set pairs a sword-profile cutter with a 6.5″ thinner. The cutter gives reach for broad lines and scissor-over-comb sections; the thinner follows to soften weight. Both have offset handles and list ATS314 Japanese alloy steel. The right-hand build is in stock.
Single sword cutter: buy the Juntetsu Sword today
The single Kamisori Sword cutter is on pre-order. If you only need the cutter, the Juntetsu Sword is in stock with the same blade profile in ATS-314 cobalt at 62 to 63 HRC, in 6.0″, 6.5″ and 7.0″. Compare more in the sword blade list.
Fades and detail: no short Kamisori in stock
Kamisori’s compact cutters are sold out. For a short shear you can buy today, the Ichiko is a 4.5″ convex detail cutter. The fade scissors list has more.
Thinning: the set’s thinner, or wait for the Diablo
The only Kamisori thinner in stock is the one inside the Sword set. The Diablo 30-tooth texturiser is on pre-order. For a thinner on its own today, use the thinning shears list.
Left-handed: none in stock
Kamisori builds most lines in a left hand, but none are in stock right now, including the left-hand Sword set. Browse the left-handed collection or the left-handed list.
Before you buy a Kamisori
- Kit: the Sword set is two tools. Buy it when you need both; if your thinner is sorted, a single cutter makes more sense.
- Hand: the in-stock build is right-handed. Check the hand on the product before you order.
- Size: measure your current cutter against the size guide before you change brands.
- Edge: a sword profile is a blade shape, not an edge type. Read the edge guide and tell your sharpener what you have.
- Service: see sharpening in Australia, the warranty and the returns page.
Which Kamisori for you
- Apprentice: skip Kamisori. A Mina set does the training job.
- Working barber: if you need a new cutter and thinner at once, the Sword set. If you need one cutter, the Juntetsu Sword.
- Upgrade: pre-order the Kamisori line you want, or compare premium sword cutters in the Juntetsu review.
For the wider buying order, read the barber scissor guide, or go back to the Kamisori brand page.
Questions
Where is Kamisori from?
Kamisori is a Canadian brand with Japanese-inspired designs; some models are made in Japan. Its shears list Japanese alloy steels: ATS314 on the Sword, Shadow and Revolver, VG-10 on the Serenity and Black Diamond, 440C on the Jewel III and Takefu cobalt alloy on the Diablo.
Which Kamisori scissors are in stock?
One right now: the Sword cutting and thinning set in the right-hand build. The single Sword cutter, Sword thinner, Sword master set and Diablo thinner are on pre-order. The other lines are sold out.
Is the Kamisori Sword set good for barbers?
Yes, if you want both tools at once. The sword-profile cutter gives reach for broad lines and scissor-over-comb, and the 6.5″ thinner softens weight after. Both have offset handles and list ATS314 steel.
Does Kamisori make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Most Kamisori lines come in right and left builds, but no left-hand build is in stock right now. For a left-handed pair today, browse the left-handed collection.
What's an in-stock alternative to Kamisori?
The Juntetsu Sword: a single sword-profile cutter in ATS-314 cobalt at 62 to 63 HRC, in 6.0″, 6.5″ and 7.0″. Pair it with a Juntetsu thinner if you want the full kit.