STEP 1: PICK YOUR SCISSORS TYPE
| CUTTING SCISSORS | THINNING SCISSORS |
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Adaptive Type more bevel blade shape. 
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(3-10%) Cutting Ratio Minimal removal, ideal for refinement works. 
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Precision Type slimmer and pointier blade tip 
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(15-25%) Cutting Ratio Ideal for control bulk, crete textures and separation. 
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Slide Type wider blade shape 
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(30-50%) Cutting Ratio Ideal for creating shape and surface textures at the same time 
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
| Regular Teeth Position | Reverse Teeth Position |
 Ideal for stylist to creating textures and movements |
 Ideal for barber to creating blends and textures |
STEP 2: PICK YOUR HANDLE TYPE
Even / Retro Type
The thumb insert is aligned with the ring finger insert, which keep the palm snuggling the scissors for precision works and increase the use of the elbow and shoulder for many advance handling techniques.
Semi-Offset Type
The thumb insert is free up for more natural amd comfortable movements. This arrangement allow more comfort for many stationary cutting techniques in both of longer and shorter hair cutting world.
Full-Offset Type
The thumb insert is closer to the scissors center, and further distance from the ring finger insert. This support more natural movement of the thumb and keep the palm and wrist comfortable for repetitive movements.
Crane Type
The cutting blade is more angled downward, this help lower the elbow and shoulder for better cutting posture. The thumb insert is also closer to the scissors center, which improves comfort for thumb repetitive movements.
STEP 3: PICK YOUR FINGER INSERTS
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Triangular Shape Inserts (Can improve fitting on bigger fingers) |
Oval Shape Inserts (Snugger fit on most finger finger sizes) |
STEP 4: Pick your SCISSORS LENGTH
CUTTING SCISSORS:
| 5.0-5.5 inch | Scissors in this length are shorter and closer to the center of your palm which is ideal for Precision Cutting and control. |
| 5.5-6.0 inch | Scissors in this length are balanced between reachability and control for both precision work and barbering scissors-over-comb work. |
| 6.0-7.0 inch | Scissors in this length are for more technical cutting methods that requires more reachability and greater length. |
THINNING SCISSORS:
| 6.0 inch Only | For balance and usability, Mizutani Thinning Scissors are all 6 Inch Only |
I hope this helps. Please let us know if you have other questions.
Happy cutting,
Martin, Your Scissors Fitter
Mizutani Scissors Canada
