Are Kasho Scissors Good? A Barber's Verdict
Quick answer
Yes. Kasho scissors are good for barbers who want a premium Japanese offset cutter. The one Kasho in stock is the Balanced Precision: 6.0″, V10W steel at 58 to 60 HRC, with a semi-convex edge for everyday cutting.
Our verdict
Yes for barbers who want a 6.0″ Japanese offset cutter in V10W steel today. Skip if you need a Kasho detail shear, a 7.0″, a thinner or a left-handed Kasho now: those are sold out or on pre-order.
Buy if
- Your daily length is 6.0″ and you like a fixed offset handle
- You want V10W steel at 58 to 60 HRC with a semi-convex edge
Skip if
- You need a short detail shear or a 7.0″ for comb work this week
- You're left-handed: Kasho's left builds are sold out or on pre-order
- You need a matching Kasho thinner
Top picks
The Kasho in stock
Kasho Balanced Precision Offset Hair Cutting Scissors
6.0″ offset, V10W, 58 to 60 HRC, semi-convex
Short shear in stock instead
Juntetsu VG10 Offset Hair Cutting Scissors
Juntetsu VG10 Offset, 4.5″ or 5.0″
7.0″ in stock instead
Juntetsu Premium Series: Cobalt Sword Scissors
Juntetsu Cobalt Sword, VG10 cobalt
Who makes Kasho scissors
Kasho is a Japanese scissor brand with a wide premium range: polished cutters and thinners in straight, semi-offset and offset handles. Every Kasho cutter we list carries 58 to 60 HRC. Steel moves up the range from V10W stainless to ATS-314, VG10 and SG2.
The honest headline for an Australian barber today: one Kasho is in stock. The rest of the range is sold out or on pre-order.
The Kasho range at a glance
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| Line | Lengths listed | Steel | Now |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced Precision | 6.0″ offset | V10W | In stock |
| Design Master | 5.0″ to 6.0″, offset and straight | V10W | Straight on pre-order; offset sold out |
| Blue | 4.5″ to 6.0″ | V10W | Straight on pre-order; offset sold out |
| Ivory | 5.0″, 5.5″; left-hand build | V10W | Left on pre-order; offset sold out |
| Silver | 5.5″ to 7.0″ | ATS-314 | Pre-order |
| Green | 5.0″ to 7.0″ semi-offset | V10W | Pre-order |
| Sagano | 5.5″ to 7.0″ | ATS-314 cobalt | Pre-order |
| XP | 5.5″ to 6.5″ | VG10 | Pre-order |
| Millennium | 5.3″ to 6.5″ | SG2 | Pre-order |
The Balanced Precision sits at the lower end of Kasho pricing; Millennium, Sagano, XP and Damascus sit at the top. Live prices and pre-order lines are in the Kasho collection.
Best Kasho by job
Daily cutter: Balanced Precision 6.0″
The Balanced Precision keeps it narrow: one 6.0″ length, a fixed offset handle, V10W stainless at 58 to 60 HRC and a hollow semi-convex blade. Kasho lists it for precision, blunt and slide cutting. If 6.0″ is your daily length and you like an offset grip, it’s the Kasho to buy.
Fades and detail: no short Kasho in stock
Kasho’s short sizes, the Blue at 4.5″ and the Design Master at 5.0″, are sold out or on pre-order. For a short cutter you can buy today, the Juntetsu VG10 Offset comes in 4.5″ and 5.0″, and the Ichiko is a 4.5″ convex detail shear. See the fade scissors list for more.
Scissor-over-comb: 7.0″ Kasho on pre-order
The 7.0″ Kasho cutters, Silver Offset, Sagano and Green, are on pre-order. For a long blade in stock now, the Juntetsu Cobalt Sword runs to 7.0″, or browse the 7-inch collection.
Thinning: none in stock
The Design Master thinners (15, 30 and 38 teeth) are sold out and the Green thinner is on pre-order. Pair the Balanced Precision with a thinner from the thinning shears list.
Left-handed: none in stock
The Ivory left-handed cutter is on pre-order and the Design Master Lefty is sold out. Go to the left-handed collection for a pair you can buy today.
Before you buy a Kasho
- Size: the Balanced Precision is 6.0″ only. If your daily cutter is 5.5″ or 6.5″, measure it first with the size guide.
- Hand: it’s right-handed with a fixed offset handle. The handle guide explains offset against straight.
- Edge: hollow-ground inside, semi-convex at the edge. A flat-bevel grind would change it, so tell your sharpener what it is. The edge guide covers the terms.
- Service: see sharpening in Australia, the warranty and the returns page.
Which Kasho for you
- Apprentice: skip Kasho for now. A Mina or Ichiro kit does the training job for far less.
- Working barber on 6.0″: the Balanced Precision.
- Upgrade with a long blade or left hand: pre-order the Kasho line you want, or buy in stock today from the Joewell review or the Juntetsu review.
For the wider buying order, read the barber scissor guide, or go back to the Kasho brand page.
Questions
Is Kasho a Japanese brand?
Yes. Kasho is a Japanese scissor brand. Across the lines we list, steels include V10W stainless, ATS-314, VG10 and SG2, with 58 to 60 HRC on every Kasho cutter.
Which Kasho scissors are in stock?
One right now: the Balanced Precision, a 6.0″ right-handed offset cutter in V10W steel with a semi-convex edge. The rest of the range is sold out or on pre-order; the Kasho collection shows the current state.
Can I pre-order Kasho scissors?
Ask us. Millennium, Silver, Sagano, Green, XP, Damascus, Blue Straight and Design Master Straight are on pre-order, which means the checkout can't take them yet. Ask on the product page and we reply by email; the Kasho collection lists the lines with their lengths.
Does Kasho make left-handed scissors?
Yes, but none are in stock. The Ivory left-handed cutter is on pre-order and the Design Master Lefty is sold out. For a left-handed pair today, browse the left-handed collection.
What does hollow semi-convex mean on a Kasho?
Two parts of the blade. The inside face is hollow-ground and the cutting edge is semi-convex. Kasho lists the Balanced Precision for precision, blunt and slide cutting.