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Get close placement for fringe and detail work with a 5.5-inch 440C ergonomic shear. Choose left- or right-handed to match your cutting hand and preferred handle orientation.
$220.00
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The 5.5-inch 440C Orchid shear brings a compact cutting length to a distinctive design. Its shorter blade is well suited to detailed placement; select the handle orientation for your hand.
$220.00
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This 6-inch 440C shear pairs a versatile cutting length with an ergonomic handle. Use it for shaping, layering, and point cutting, and choose the handle orientation made for your hand.
$220.00
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Cover cutting, blending, and texturizing with a 9CR shear, 32T thinner, and hand razor in one kit. Choose the cutting length and keep the tools together in the included wallet.
$95.00
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Set up for a haircut from shape to finish with a 9CR cutting shear, 42T thinner, and hand razor. The finer-tooth thinner is suited to softer blending; select your cutter size and keep the tools in the included wallet.
$95.00
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Professional care starts with setup. Folding, pulling, or pushing hair can often point to tension before the edge needs sharpening.

Hair folding, pushing, pulling, or suddenly feeling dull is often a tension issue before it is an edge issue.
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Know when a shear needs sharpening, tension correction, or a closer inspection before it affects the haircut.
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Clean, oil, and store your shears correctly so the edge and pivot stay dependable between services.
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Ship your tools to us safely and securely.
Our experts sharpen and inspect every detail.
Your tools return sharp, smooth, and ready to cut.

Buyer's guide

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Maintenance
Hair folding, pulling, pushing away, or a shear that feels dull can often be corrected by tension before sharpening is needed.
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Start with a comfortable, well-balanced everyday cutting scissor in a versatile size such as 5.5 or 6.0 inches. Smooth action, a secure finger rest, and reliable grip matter more than buying the most expensive pair first.
Choose size around your cutting style and hand comfort. 5.5 inch scissors are popular for precision work and smaller hands, while 6.0 inch scissors give more blade length for scissor-over-comb, sectioning, and faster cutting.
Hairdressing scissors have two solid cutting blades for clean length removal and shaping. Thinning scissors have one toothed blade that removes a percentage of hair to soften weight, blend lines, and refine texture.
Yes. Blacksmith Blades scissors are designed for salon, barbering, education, and serious at-home haircutting use, with a focus on balance, smooth cutting performance, and dependable daily handling.

Professional Tools. Beautiful Results.
Fresh industry news, professional techniques, and practical tool-care guidance from Blacksmith Blades.

September 23, 2026/3 min read
Learn how to prepare your shears before packing them and use the Shear Case to keep your cutting tools protected during transport between home, school, and the salon.

September 22, 2026/4 min read
The 3 Piece Haircutting Kit - 6CR includes a cutting shear, a 32T thinning shear, and a hand/feather razor. Learn each tool's role and a simple wipe, oil, and storage routine after each session.

September 22, 2026/5 min read
A practical before-during-after workflow for the 9CR 42T Professional Thinning Shear — covering purpose, placement, hair-type adjustments, and daily care to keep the tool performing consistently.

September 22, 2026/4 min read
The Branded Shears - Sport Clips set pairs a 6-inch cutting shear with a 32T thinning shear. Here is how to use each tool, sequence them in a haircut, and care for both after every session.