The term shears is used to describe a cutting tool that is longer than 6″ with double-ground edges and two different-sized finger holes. The term scissors is used when describing a cutting tool measuring less than 6″. Both barber scissors & shears are serious tools and should not be dropped if at all possible.

The difference between “scissors” and “shears” is length and design of the handles. Scissors are smaller than 10” with two identical handles while shears are 10” or longer with one rounded bow for the thumb and a longer more elliptical bow for two or more fingers.

Tokosha Co., Ltd. and Joewell are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or otherwise associated with Cobalt Group Inc., the manufacturer of JW and JW Shears brand products.

The Shear Artistry collection is made in Taiwan, with the exception of our Shear Artistry barber shears, which are made in China.