THE MAKERS
In 1893 (Meiji 26), Eiji Kawashima started manufacturing Japanese scissors (nigiri scissors).
As the second generation Giichi changed from kimono to western clothes,
Then started manufacturing Japanese style scissors (nigiri scissors) and western style scissors.
After a lot of hard work, the use of cast iron for the handle (grip) paved the way for commercial production.
Many businesses have come to use it.
The third generation Yukio deepened his research on steel and introduced numerical control equipment for temperature control of heat treatment.
Currently, Reichi, the 4th generation, based on the 130-year-old scissors technology,
Switching from cutting scissors to haircutting scissors.
4th generation Reichi Kawashima Representative Director
At Nagamaki Shears we have three collections to choose from; Nagamaki Japan, Tezukuri Scissors & Nagamaki Korea.
At Nagamaki Shears we have three collections to choose from; Nagamaki Japan, Tezukuri Scissors & Nagamaki Korea.
Nagamaki Japan (Master Series) is our collection of Scissors and Shears 100 percent handmade in Japan by true master smiths with decades of experience in making the absolute highest quality scissors from start to finish. Every Scissor and Shear in this collection is marked with its country of origin on the back of the Scissor or Shear “Made in Japan” for its true authenticity. All of our handmade Japanese Scissors and Shears are marked with their very own individual serial number identifying them individually and uniquely their own.
The Tezukuri Collection (Zero Friction Dry Cutting Series) are unique Scissors and Shears handmade from Proprietary Nano Powder or VG-10 Steel, and feature a patented Zero Friction Design. These two Japanese Collections are 100% Made in Japan, complete in factory, with absolutely ZERO outsourcing for ANY of the processes or materials.
Nagamaki Korea (Expert Series) are our collection of Scissors and Shears handmade in South Korea from our partner factory located in Anyang, since 1977, where they have been hand making some of the worlds best hair scissors since 2001. Every Scissor and Shear in this collection is marked with its country of origin on the back “Made in Korea” for its true authenticity.
Make a Purchase, Make a Difference
Through our commitment to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital we have raised thousands of dollars with our monthly donations. So every time you make a purchase for yourself to positively impact the people in your chair, you are also making a positive impact to a truly wonderful cause.
100%HANDMADE
Nagamaki Shears is proud to be a company that is still producing handmade scissors with as little machine as possible. None of our scissors are machine made or machine sharpened and all of our scissors and shears are Forged and never Casted. Our Scissor Makers have decades of design and manufacturing experience and are skilled in the fine art of hand making scissors and shears designed for professionals of the highest level.
SHARPENING
When it comes to sharpening and servicing your Nagamaki Shears we have you covered. By sending in your shears directly to us for sharpening, service, and repair, you maintain your lifetime warranty. Your Nagamaki Shears are 100% covered for any replacement parts that may need replacing for the life of your scissor or shear. Simply go to our Sharpening Page ,select and purchase our Sharpening or Drop Repair Service and you will be sent an email with a PDF form to fill out and instructions how and where to send you shears.
WARRANTY
Nagamaki Shears stands behind each handmade scissor and shear made from the highest quality Authentic Japanese Steel with a Lifetime Warranty against manufacturer defects for the life of the scissor or shear. Damage caused by neglect or abuse and all scissors and shears serviced by unauthorized sharpeners will void your warranty. All service work should be performed by our authorized sharpening service.
The Lifetime Warranty covers manufacturer defects for the life of the scissor or shear (a 10 year period). These types of defects are extremely rare and in most cases aren’t not fixable by anyone other than the factory that made them. In these extremely rare cases Nagamaki Shears will replace the exact model free of charge or if the defective model is no longer offered, a credit will be issued for the entire purchased amount of the defective model towards a new pair of Nagamaki Shears, once the item has been inspected and deemed a true manufacturer defect. Types of manufacturer defects include: non mechanical or chemical induced pitting, non mechanical or chemical induced porosity, defective weld protrusions, and or forge laps or seams. These defects only occur during the manufacturing process and can’t be replicated in any other way. These defects are extremely rare and are most likely to be noticed or caught during Nagamaki’s initial inspection of the items upon receiving them as well as the testing and inspection before packaging.
Please note this coverage is for the manufactured blades in their entirety and not the wear items or replaceable parts such as: tension screw or bolt, ball bearing system, tension plate, removable tangs, and rubber stoppers as these parts wear over time and eventually need replacing.
Normal wear and tear, dulling, and rusting due to a lack of daily maintenance such as ensuring proper daily tension, cleanliness, and regular oiling are not manufacturer defects. Damage caused by neglect or abuse and all Nagamaki scissors and shears serviced by unauthorized sharpeners will void your warranty. All service work should be performed by our authorized sharpening service.