Kiya x Bunka – Suminagashi Tailor shears 26cm (Deadstock)

Nihonbashi Kiya Suminagashi 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.

These items can no longer be produced by the craftsmen and are available only while supplies last. They are rare and valuable

This is Danjuurou model – The name “Danjuurou” (團十郎) draws inspiration from traditional Japanese culture and its association with prestige and heritage. The name is particularly evocative of the famous kabuki actor lineage Ichikawa Danjuurou, which has symbolized the tradition and grandeur of kabuki theater since the Edo period.

– What it Sumigagashi

Suminagashi (墨流し) is a traditional Japanese marbling technique that translates to “floating ink.” It involves creating intricate, flowing patterns on a surface by floating ink or pigments on water and then transferring the design onto paper, fabric, or other materials.

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.