Osaka Scissors

Ebony owns and solely operates Dapper Domain Barber Truck. She has been in hairdressing/barbering for 10 years and operating her own Barber business for three years now. She decided to transition into barbering because it allowed more opportunities to be creative with every haircut. The freedom to experiment with different techniques has always been a driving point for Ebony. "I couldn’t do what I do without my Osaka CLZ scissors. I use them primarily as an all rounder but I noticed their true ability when I’m doing precision cutting. The weight is evenly distributed allowing more control and limiting any injuries that can be acquired within this type of work."

Relatively new to the Australian barber scene, Joshua Stewart is already making his mark. Cutting out of Uniform Barbershop in the central coast’s relaxed CBD, Gosford. His passion for hair, the ocean and human performance bring a freshness to the industry. "Osaka have been looking after my scissor game from the beginning. The Osaka MT is my go to in the arsenal, a superb all rounder that never fails to provide a clean finish"

Q’s love for Barbering started 7 years ago, having been given a ‘Fade’ haircut at his local Barbershop. Enrolling as a Hairdresser, he quickly secured a junior position at a Barbershop and started working to develop his clippering and track skills. Wanting more, Q then focussed on developing his scissor work. “It is such an amazing feeling holding a great shear in my hand and producing amazing work with them.” Q was introduced to Osaka scissors in 2019 and is now the proud owner of three models. “They work effectively with developing my own style of look, incorporating fading, slicing and point cutting to produce a blend of smoothness with texture.” Q is now fully qualified and Working at Crooners Barbershop (Ashgrove, Brisbane).

Absolutely love my new STYX. The shape allows for precision cutting and provides a smooth cut - just what a hairdresser needs :)) (Sydney, Australia)

Osaka IKA - Great scissors Awesome for chipping in and also cutting straight length! Not only does it reduce bulk, but it also adds movement and texture, giving the hair a fresh and softer feel. Osaka Team was a great help also!

As my passion for cutting men’s hair continues to evolve, I have inevitably grown an appreciation and a deeper respect for the craftsmanship around handling traditional barbering tools, in particular the scissor work. I have been using Osaka cutting and thinning scissors (Zeta 6.5, ClZ 7.0, YM383, YH27TH) for the past 4 years and I absolutely love the super sharp edges, high precision performance and the ergonomic comfort it provides. My Osaka scissors have allowed me to compliment the raw no-nonsense power of my clippers, trimmers and foil shavers with the intentional but purposeful blunt cutting and subtle texturising results that only a pair of high-quality scissors could produce.

Ilia Makowski, owner of Chuffed Barber is one of Osaka's earliest adopters. With over 10 years of experience in the industry, Ilia established Chuffed Barbers in 2019, located in the booming heart of Parramatta, During Ilia’s barbering journey he has fallen in love with the Osaka scissor range for its comfort, quality and versatility. “I use the premium Osaka Mikazuki for point cutting/slicing/ blunt cutting – they are also incredibly comfortable. The Osaka CR for scissors over comb/precision cutting – they are a part of my tool kit and the Premium Japanese scissors are at affordable price points”.

Medium to long men’s hair styles are an upcoming trend that we haven’t seen since the 70’s. These haircuts require precise scissor techniques which lead me to my tool of choice - the impressive ‘Osaka TAN 6.5.’ This black, sleek, lightweight, versatile and affordable scissor is the perfect choice for scissor over-comb, precision cutting, slicing and notching. Suitable for all levels to help tackle these new trends. The size is all about preference and 6.5 is a great medium if you want to do a little bit of everything without constantly changing your tools. That’s why Osaka is my personal choice.

“I am a fourth-generation barber. Back in the days, our tools were limited- but the styles were not. I am still very fond of my corded Wahls, however, my choice of scissors are Osaka. I use a pair of Osaka YCs for my everyday cuts and Osaka Sakura for premium texturising work.” His son Khalil learning the barber trade and following the family footsteps. We were fortunate enough to equip Khalil with his first pair of barbering scissors, the Osaka Zeta Lefties !

One of the things I learnt about scissors was how important it was to select a pair that was comfortable and ergonomically designed. As an apprentice, it was ideal timing to get this right from the start. I’m currently using the GX-65 Osaka scissors. These scissors are great for learning as they are the perfect weight, ergonomically designed and provide versatility.