Shozaburo Tailor Slim Light Model 22cm & 24cm (Right-handed)

Shozaburo Slim Light Shears – Lightweight Precision, Superior Craftsmanship

The Shozaburo Slim Light Shears are expertly crafted to deliver precision and comfort in a lightweight design. Made with stainless steel blade material, these shears are approximately 20–30% lighter than the standard model, reducing hand fatigue and enhancing ease of use during prolonged cutting sessions.

Key Features:

• Lightweight Design: At 145g (220mm model) or 170g (240mm model), they are significantly lighter than the standard shears, offering exceptional control.
• Premium Stainless Steel: Rust-resistant and durable, ensuring long-lasting sharpness and reliability.
• Comfortable Handling: Perfect for detailed work on fine fabrics and extended usage.

Ideal for professionals and hobbyists alike, Shozaburo Slim Light Shears combine tradition and innovation for effortless cutting precision.

– What is Japanese 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.