Kiya x Bunka – Tailor shears 26cm Yoshihisa-Model (Deadstock)

Nihonbashi Kiya Yoshihisa – model 26cm shears with the Bunka Fashion School logo engraved on the blade. These are the final deadstock items from Bunka, making them a rare and valuable piece of craftsmanship and history.

This is Nihonbashi Kiya’s premium tailor’s shears. Crafted using Japan’s traditional forging method, handed down from the master blacksmith Yakichi, the original pioneer of Higashi-style shears, these scissors embody the finest in craftsmanship.

The blades are made from the highest-grade special steel and feature a unique multi-layer structure developed by Kiya, combining soft iron and steel. This innovation gives the entire blade exceptional elasticity and resilience.

As a result, the shears deliver unparalleled sharpness and precision, offering outstanding durability not only for general fabrics but also for synthetic materials. A true masterpiece in cutting performance.

– What is Japanese tailor shears

What makes these Japanese shears so special is their long history of craftsmanship. Unlike modern scissors these shears rely on a traditional Japanese blade forging method (similar to Samurai swords). Because of a unique combination of high quality blade steel and very soft steel they can keep their sharpness and are long-lasting. However, this also means they are delicate and you need to look after them very carefully.

These shears are only suitable for professional use:

• Do not cut anything other than what it is meant for.
• Do not drop your shears. This might ruin the alignment of the blades as they are only joined together at one point.  
• Once you start using them, do not lend to other people because the shears will adapt to your hand.

They also require maintenance so you can use them for a lifetime. You will need to get them sharpened when they become less smooth for which we recommend going to a professional sharpener. There is one sharpener in London which we highly recommend called Kataba.