Hello Happy Cutters,
This is a list of subjects that we will be discussing as time goes by on this new Blog.
If you want us to include anything not listed please contact us with your suggestion.
*What is a quality Hair Cutting shear?
*Why purchase a quality shear?
*What is Quality shear services? How to find it and how to recognize it.
*Why Is quality service important?
*Caring for your shears, Do's and don'ts, Maintenance, Cleaning, Oiling & Tension adjustment.
*Pricing of shears
*The truth about Titanium plated or any other plated shears.
*What is Damascus?
*Country of origin
*A list of the general steels found in shears.
Current Topic - Dry Cutting.
We hope to generate lots of good discussions about these and other topics and questions many Stylists have about their hair cutting shears.
Ed
www.totallyshears.com
15 comments:
Lets let you stylist choose the first topic you want to discuss and learn about.
Go ahead and leave a comment about any information you are looking for and questions you may have.
Happy cutting to you all
Ed
I have been told dry cutting is not good for the edges of my scissors, But I really like to do certain styles that includes dry cutting. What is the truth about all this?
It is a fact that dry cutting will dull your shears 2 -3 times faster than cutting clean, shampooed, wet hair. But it is also a fact that many stylists like to do dry cutting.
A couple of options. Purchase a special dry cutting shear to keep in your collection, Most dry cut shears are heavy, thick and bulky so they have the weight and geometry to cut through tough dry hair, most will also have a beveled edge for durability and sometimes 1 edge will be serrated to assure of the cutting strength.
Second option, if you own multiple shears already, designate one of them to be your dry cut shear (the heavier the better) and use this one for all your dry cuts and bulk cuts. keep the damage off the rest your fine razor cutting/design shears. If you have a skilled qualified sharpening service they can give you special dry cut edges on the shear you already own.
I hope this answers your questions and for more information contact us.
totallyshears@gmail.com
www.totallyshears.com
What do you mean by having a shear I already own turned into a dry cutter? and what kind of shear would work best for this? I have many shears old and new and some I do not use anymore, I would like to know if I could bring them back to life.
Tina Marie
Pick the heaviest & thickest shear you own that you would want to use as a dry cutter. Longer length is more desirable also, The weight of the blade will help it power through dry cuts and bulk cutting.
As far as the edge we could put on it for you it would be a beveled edge (German style). The beveled edge is stronger and more durable than a convexed edge. Convexed edges are the choice for razor cutting techniques and fine styling and designing (slide cutting/slither cutting) while a bevel is the work horse of heavy cutting. A bevel edge is stronger but not as razor sharp as a convexed edge.
If you decide to do this just include a note that you want your shear turned into a dry cutter when you send it in to us.
Thanks
Ed
I purchased a dry cut shear a few years ago and love it, use it for all my dry cutting and bulk cutting needs. I noticed that the edges on my finer design cutting shears lasted longer and I did not need to have them serviced as often as before adding the dry cut shear to my collection.
What dry cutting shears do you recommend?
Harry lee,
For me to recommend a dry cut shear to you would be like trying to recommend a car, I really cant, you need to test drive it. What you should look for is a heavy rugged shear and a little long like 6 inch or so. If it is for Dry cutting only, you should get a bevel edged shear or have the edge built for you the first time you get them serviced, meaning, if you find a shear you like with a convexed edge and most are today, use it as your dry cutter and when it dulls send it to someone like us with a note that you use it for dry cutting and we can give you a dry cut edge..
if you do a internet search you will find many company's selling shears that they brand as dry cutters. But I don't know what will feel good in your hand only you know that. As for our Kokoro shears, we do not sell any model that is marketed as a dry cutter, But our Green series and Gold series have the weight and size you would want, and during the first service we could build a bevel edge into them for you.
Hope this helps you.
Ed
I have spoken to a Hikari scissor dealer, and has said , that there should never be a bevel edge on any convexed made shear. Says that there was a reason for the convex. Bevel edge shears are normally made in non Japanese shear format.
Is that correct?
Mr. Leee
Many convexed shears that have had bevels ground into them, it is because for the most part most portable sharpening company's do not understand a convex or do not have the training or equipment to properly do them, in that case he is correct. But if you want a dry cut shear but your not happy with any of the German type beveled shears you find, having a properly trained service center give you a bevel for dry cut purposes is just fine. Beveled edges are stronger than convexed edges, but not as razor sharp. Using a convexed edge for dry cutting is fine but the edges will dull faster.
I will add, you can purchase any coated or plated shear, Titanium for example,that is on the market, all of these have a beveled edge because of the plating. Some of the shear company's call them semi convexed but there is no such thing, it has a bevel or a convex, period.
Every company out there has their own beliefs and thoughts, Listen to them all and pick the one that makes sense to you and works for you, after all its going to be your cutting tool.
Ed
Soory people but as I knew would happen comment moderation has been turned on. I was hoping to avoid this because it will slow down your questions and answers but I do not have the time to check in every 5 minutes to filter through comments from anonymous post that have nothing to do with the topics at hand.
Abe, How long did you think I would play your game?
This site is for Stylist education and questions. Not for shady guys from San Rafael, Ca. to miss use this site for their own shady dealings.
So, I know very little about why you would want a "rotating" thumb shear? Is it about having better angles while cutting or does it help prevent carpal tunnel? I find them fascinating, but not comfortable with them in my hand. Is it just a matter of practice or should they feel comfortable right away?
Slappy,
Most of the stylists who purchase Rotating or swivel thumb shears Buy them for Comfort and or because they are experiencing problems with hand, wrist, elbow & shoulder. They do help fight against carpal tunnel also.
With the thumb ring being able to move it allows you to still cut with all the angles you want but helps keep your wrist & elbow straighter, also helps keep your elbow below your shoulder when cutting up high. I will use easy #'s here, If 100 stylists purchase these 75 will love them when they first pick them up, 20 Of them who didn't like them at first but keep using them will grow to love them over a short time. Leaving the last 5 not liking them because Its just not for them, or because they just didn't give themselves enough time to adjust to something so new and different to them.
Thank for the question.
Ed
Hello, I have been reading your response to questions. We have been servicing shears for over 25 years in a factory setting, do not use a portable machine. I was trained in Factories in Japan, import a shear line and have a great deal of experience. I do not need to tell you my company name but I will tell your clients the answers you have given are correct. Sounds like you can trust this company, those are the same answers I would give to the questions. I once was a Kasho Dealer.
To Anonymous said...February 4, 2014 at 8:08
You have peaked my curiosity, We must know each other and I have a few ideas who you may be. would you e-mail me at totallyshears@gmail.com, Thanks
Ed
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