A


Spacer between the two shears. The stopper—usually made of plastic or rubber—cushions the impact of the handles, reduces noise, and protects the joints when cutting.

Eyes (scissor eyes)
Openings for the thumb and ring finger. The shape, size, and position of the eyes influence the comfort, control, and ergonomics of the hairdressing scissors.


With a beveled edge, the cutting edge is angled toward the blade. This shape ensures a robust cutting geometry and a direct, controlled cutting feel.

B


Ergonomic feature that allows the thumb rest to movewith the cutting motion. Supports a natural hand position and relieves strain on muscles and tendons.

Blade
Term used to describe the outer sides of the upper and lower blades—i.e., the two halves of the shears. The shape of the blade influences balance, stability, and cutting performance.

Balance
The weight ratio between the handle and the blade. A good balance ensures smooth operation and reduces fatigue during long cutting times.

C

Classic (handle shape)
Symmetrical arrangement of the shears' eyes. This classic handle shape provides a traditional cutting feel and is often used for straight cuts.

Crane (handle shape)
Ergonomic handle shape with a significantly lowered thumb rest. Promotes a particularly relaxed hand position and is often used for precise cutting techniques.

D


Rotatable insert ringMovable insert in the thumb eye. It reduces friction and pressure points without compromising control over the scissors.

E


thinning scissorsHairdressing scissors with serrated blades on both sides for controlled thinning of hair. They enable smooth transitions and a natural finish.

F


Finger hookSupport for the little finger. It stabilizes the hand position, improves scissor control, and increases cutting precision.

G


joint Point where the two halves of the scissors meet. This determines how evenly and precisely the blades run together.


Joint where the upper and lower blades are screwed together. A precisely manufactured joint is essential for clean cutting.


Describes how easily and evenly a pair of hairdressing scissors can be opened and closed. This is influenced by the screw connection, adjustment, and grinding.

H

Halm
Connecting piece between the eye and the cutting edge. It influences the balance, weight, and power transmission of the hairdressing scissors.


Machining of the inside of the blade. The hollow grind creates a sharp cutting angle and is particularly suitable for slice techniques. The hollow grind combines maximum sharpness with stability and ensures a cutting feel you can rely on in everyday use.

Honing
4-stage fine polishing of the cutting edge followed by hand honing. Ensures extreme sharpness and a particularly smooth cutting feel.

Hardness (HRC)
HRC stands for "Hardness Rockwell C" – i.e., hardness according to the Rockwell scale C. Unit of measurement for the hardness of steel. An optimal degree of hardness ensures sharpness, cutting durability, and sufficient flexibility at the same time.

I

Integrated cutting edge
Seamless transition (as flat as razor blades) from blade to cutting edge. Hair glides smoothly through the scissors without snagging or pulling.

J


AdjustmentFine-tuning of the two blades in relation to each other. Only correctly adjusted hairdressing scissors cut cleanly without pushing or kinking the hair.

K

Convex cutting edge (Convex)
The convex cutting edge is curved outward and has a very fine, pointed cutting angle. It is one of the highest quality cutting edge shapes for professional hairdressing scissors.

L

Left-handed (Left)
Left-handed scissors are designed to be mirror images of right-handed scissors. They enable left-handed users to cut in a natural movement and maintain a relaxed working posture.

Slightly convex edge
The slightly convex edgeis a milder form of the convex edge. The curvature is less pronounced, creating a balance between sharpness and control.

M


modeling scissorsSingle-sided serrated scissors for texturizing, refining transitions, and creating supporting hair effects.

MC steel (Micro Carbide Steel)
High-quality special steel with an extremely fine carbide structure. Offers high cutting durability, consistent sharpness, and is used in particularly high-quality hairdressing scissors.


micro-serrated bladeA micro-serrated blade has very fine, precisely crafted teeth along the cutting edge. These ensure that the hair is held securely during cutting and does not slip away.

O

Offset (handle shape)
Offset arrangement of the scissor eyes. Relieves strain on the wrist, shoulder, and neck and supports ergonomic working.

Upper jaw and lower jaw
The two halves of the scissors. The upper jaw usually has the screw and the logo, while the lower jawis located underneath. Both parts fit together so precisely that the hair is held securely.

P

Prismatic teeth
V-shaped tooth geometry on thinning shears. Ensures the shears close gently and prevents pulling or straining the hair.

S

Steel
The basis of every hairdressing scissors. High-quality steels are forged, hardened, ground, and polished. Steel quality influences sharpness, cutting performance, and service life.

Solingen grind
Traditional grinding process from Solingen, the city of blades. Stands for precision, craftsmanship, and controlled cutting geometry.


Force with which the blades press against each other. Crucial for clean cutting without pulling or pushing the hair.

Smart Spin screw system
Flat, high-end screw system with stepless fine adjustment for extremely smooth and precise movement.

Smart Click screw system
Screw system with audible click – individually adjustable.

Semi-integrated cutting edge
The semi-integrated cutting edgeis an intermediate form. The cutting edge is largely integrated into the blade, but remains easily recognizable. It is also referred to as a partially integrated cutting edge.

T


The partially integrated cutting edgeis an intermediate form. The cutting edge is largely integrated into the blade, but remains easily recognizable. It is also referred to as a semi-integrated cutting edge.

U

Lower jaw and upper jaw
The two halves of the scissors. The upper jaw usually has the screw and the logo, while the lower jaw is underneath. Both parts fit together so precisely that the hair is held securely.

V


screw connection Keeps the scissor halves under tension. A high-quality screw connection can be finely adjusted and ensures smooth operation.

Vario screw system
Classic system, easily adjustable with an adjustment wrench.

Fully integrated cutting edge
With a fullyintegrated cutting edge, the cutting edge transitions seamlessly and without visible transition into the blade of the hairdressing scissors. The blade and cutting edge form a harmonious unit.

W

Wate
Technical term for the cutting edge of the upper and lower blades. It is the functional core of hairdressing scissors.

Wate (applied)
With an applied wate, the two cutting edges are designed differently: one blade is honed, the other micro-serrated. This combination ensures a secure grip and clean cuts—especially in everyday professional salon use.

Z


angle Angleat which the scissors are guided through the hair. Affects the cut, control, and cutting feel—particularly relevant when slicing.