Yes. Matte black is still an option for the following models and are in stock.

Matte Black

• Blacksmith Fit

• Blacksmith Puffin

• Acro Type K 

We plan to have them available on the site again soon. In the meantime, please inquire through the “contact” page to place your order for your shears in black.

Yes. Hikari, B-mac aside, we are one of the only scissor companies in North America that have a factory in Japan. Our tools are made in the hands of master craftsmen who are disciplined in a very long history of working with raw metals and steel (Since 1921).

That’s simple, look for a stamp that reads “Made in Japan”. And no, a stamp that reads “Japan” does not mean the same as Made in Japan. You could also ask a rep from any shear brand to provide a business address located in Japan.

Yes. We use a buy now pay later system called Afterpay.

Just like a well prepped meal. You want to know where your food comes from. The building material (ingredients) of your scissor is everything.

1. Put a rubber band around the tip of the scissor.
2. Wrap the shears in a paper towel, tissue paper, bubble wrap or plastic wrap for extra protection.
3. Place them in a padded envelope or a sturdy box.

No. If they did not make them, they will not fix them. Make sure to check in with our domestic support team, they may be able to help out. (See “Support” section located at the landing pages above)

Did you know that “certification” for a sharpener is a thing? It is standard in Japan, but not in many other parts of the world. Our factory workers in Japan have been making and maintaining the highest level of Japanese metal working for close to a 100 years (since 1921). In this time, they have created a certification program (first do do so internationally in Japan) for sharpeners to come and become factory approved. A “Certified Sharpener” refers to a person who has been trained at the Mizutani Factory.

An Authorized Sharpener is an experienced sharpener that we trust to sharpen for Mizutani Scissors North America, but has not been trained or certified at our factory in Japan.

Estimated times vary according to complexity of build. Most custom orders take 3-4 months. Please inquire for further details. Our shears are made from scratch, by hand. This timeframe expands to 4 months in or around Japanese New Years as New Years is a long national holiday in Japan.

Where were your scissors made? There are many companies out there with Japanese sounding names. So they sound the part, but are they stamped “Made in Japan” ?

From start to finish, Mizutani Scissors are built in one factory. Many companies will outsource the most important steps of the building process at a low cost factory outside of Japan. Do yourself a favor and look for the factory information.

Heat treating a fine metal to the optimal hardness is critical to its performance and edge longevity. Mizutani Scissors heat treats its steel to an optimal range of Rockwell Scale HRC 59-62, which is the standard for top quality shears.

Our scissors are made hand by hand, step by step. One of the final steps in creating our masterpieces is the engraving of a serial number that is specific to your shear. This number is what helps track your scissor whenever it goes in to be serviced. This helps ensure that you get the same pair back.

A quality pair of shears should be accompanied with quality sharpening. Mizutani sharpeners are either certified or authorized. Certified sharpeners undergo a stringent training program in the headquarters in Tokyo. Having your shears sharpened by a certified sharpener assures that your tool will be performing at its best for its lifetime. Factory Scissor Maintenance (a comprehensive service separate from everyday sharpening) in Japan is exclusive to Mizutani scissors. Our domestic sharpeners welcome shears of all brands for service.

Maintenance. We hope this never happens to you. But what if you drop your scissors and you need more than sharpening? Not to worry. With Mizutani, the factory that made your scissor by hand can do just about anything to help you maintain your tool (at a fraction of the original cost). This includes reworking bent metal.