Thinning Shears Manufacturers: 9 Makers Compared

Last updated: October 2026

The best thinning shears manufacturers vary by purchasing goal: MATSUOPRO and FINIX for private-label programs, Kikui for small Japanese OEM batches, JOEWELL for function-specific cutting ratios, and Hikari, KASHO or JAGUAR for branded ranges with defined service routes. Start with the supply model, then compare the exact shear.

Quick Picks

Best for a private-label 16/30-tooth launch: MATSUOPRO
Best for Taiwan OEM and packaging work: FINIX
Best for small-lot Japanese OEM: Kikui
Best for function-based cutting-ratio families: JOEWELL
Best for low-removal ATS314 finishing: Yasaka
Best for German double-sided thinning: JAGUAR

Disclosure: This guide is published by MATSUOPRO. We list ourselves first because this is our website, not because we claim to be the market leader. The other 8 manufacturers are grouped by what they’re best for, in no particular order within each group.

How we selected these manufacturers

Selection requires human-hair shear production and current products; pure traders and pet-only makers are excluded.

We selected manufacturers with distinct production operations, current offerings of human-hair thinning or texturizing products and informative models or supply programs and verified the information on their websites in October 2026. The focus of this study is China, Taiwan, Japan and Germany. Pure trading companies, sourcing platforms, market places, directories and pet-only manufacturers were excluded. Buying fit determines the grouping; these are specifications published by manufacturers, not comparative cutting test scores.

Nine thinning-shear manufacturers at a glance

Nine manufacturers differ by named thinning models and supply roles, using their current official catalogs.

9-Maker Thinning-Shear Supply Matrix

The 9-Maker Thinning Shear Supply Matrix connects the named manufacturers to specific product families and supply routes and defines practical buying constraints.

Manufacturer comparison for human-hair salon supply, October 2026
No.	Company Name	Headquarters	Founded Year	Best For	Brief Introduction	Thinning Model	Supply Route	Key Advantages	Potential Disadvantages	Official Website
1	MATSUOPRO / Mackay	China bases; HQ undisclosed	2014	Private label	OEM salon shears	16/30-tooth	Custom / selected stock	VG10; left-hand option	40+ teeth: custom approval	https://mackayhairscissors.com/
2	FINIX Industrial	Taiwan	1976	Taiwan OEM	Multi-category scissor factory	FX37612H 28T	OEM/ODM	Blade-to-pack customization	Model-specific order minimum	https://finixshears.com/
3	Kikui Scissors	Wakayama, Japan	1953	Small-lot OEM	Japanese workshop	530 / 537	Semi / full custom	10-piece semi-custom start	No fast commodity production	https://www.scissors.co.jp/
4	TOKOSHA / JOEWELL	Tokyo, Japan	1917	Ratio-based assortments	Hair-scissor manufacturer	JGC / HXG	Branded supply	Function-defined ratio bands	80% model: strong removal	https://www.joewell.co.jp/eng/
5	MIZUTANI SCISSORS	Matsudo, Japan	1921	Reverse-blade finishing	Japanese manufacturer	PUFFIN THINNING 17	Branded supply	20–30%; LEFTY option	PUFFIN17 is reverse-blade	https://global.mizutani-scissors.com/en/
6	Yasaka Seiki	Ikoma, Japan	1965	Low-removal finishing	Maker and repair provider	YS-30S OF	Dealer / direct	7–10%; ATS314	Direct payment: prepaid JPY	https://yasakaseiki.co.jp/en/
7	Hikari Corporation	Tokyo, Japan	1967	Service-led ranges	Niigata-made hair shears	SC575 / TX40	Regional branded supply	Light / medium choices	US online checkout: domestic	https://www.hikari-scissors.com/
8	KAI Group / KASHO	Tokyo, Japan	1908 group roots	US service route	Group and professional brand	Design Master	Regional branded supply	8/15/30/38-tooth formats	US service takes 10–14 days	https://www.kai-group.com/
9	JAGUAR / United Salon Technologies	Solingen, Germany	1932 brand history	Double-sided thinners	German professional brand	DYNASTY 33/33	Branded supply	33 teeth on each side	Buyer pays outbound servicing freight	https://jaguar-solingen.com/

Which manufacturers suit a private-label launch?

MATSUOPRO custom starts at 50 pieces; FINIX model and Kikui processing conditions differ, per published OEM programs.

MATSUOPRO, FINIX and Kikui offer different starting points for an own-brand range. Compare our private-label development service for thinning shears with the different factory programs below.

1. MATSUOPRO / Mackay: Best for private-label 16/30-tooth salon ranges

Headquarters: Not publicly disclosed; manufacturing bases in Guangzhou and Zhangjiagang, China · Founded: 2014 · Type: OEM hair-scissor manufacturer

Official website: https://mackayhairscissors.com/

Main products: 6-inch 16-tooth texturizing shears; 30-tooth thinning shears, including true left-handed models

Certifications / notable work: The website lists ISO 9001, BSCI and SGS audit credentials.

MATSUOPRO supplies professional hair thinning shears for hair cutting with private-label packaging. The 16-tooth VG10 convex edge model states 60–62 HRC; 30-tooth options include 440C at 58–60 HRC and true left-handed shears. Custom orders start at 50 pieces, while selected stock models accept single-piece logo work. Human-hair designs with 40 or more teeth require custom factory confirmation and sample approval.

2. FINIX Industrial: Best for Taiwan OEM with packaging customization

Headquarters: Taiwan · Founded: 1976 · Type: Manufacturer of scissors for salon and broader tool applications

Official website: https://finixshears.com/

Main products: Hair cutting scissors and 6.5-inch FX37612H (28T) thinning scissors with a plastic grip

Certifications / notable work: Published process includes hardness inspection, assembly and inspection against approved specifications.

FINIX makes barber scissors and other tools at its 20,000-square-foot Taiwan facility. Its OEM/ODM program covers the blade, handle, finish, logo and packaging, including professional hair cutting scissors. The plastic-grip 28T model offers a different position from all-metal haircutting shears. Minimum quantities vary by model, customization and package, so mixed sets need itemized quotations.

3. Kikui Scissors: Best for small-lot Japanese private-label development

Headquarters: Wakayama, Japan · Founded: 1953 · Type: Hair-scissor manufacturer offering OEM production

Official website: https://www.scissors.co.jp/

Main products: Cobalt thinning models 530 and 537, plus M/OS and forged-stainless ranges

Certifications / notable work: Company history records a 2015 Good Design Award for its cobalt hairdressing scissors.

Kikui offers existing-model semi-custom work from 10 scissors and full-custom development from about 30, subject to processing. Published thinning ranges include 20–25% and 30–35% cutting ratios. Those named models give a small brand a defined starting point for professional thinning. The workshop rules out cheap, fast mass production, so this is a considered launch route rather than commodity replenishment.

Japanese thinning-shear manufacturers with published cutting ratios

Published ratios: Yasaka 7–10%, MIZUTANI 20–30%, JOEWELL texture-control 10–30%; these are not comparative tests.

JOEWELL, MIZUTANI and Yasaka publish model-level cutting ratios. Tooth count and comb geometry work together, so retain the exact model identity on the approved sample. Stylists use thinning shears for controlled bulk removal; a razor sharp blade alone doesn’t specify the resulting texture.

7–10%Yasaka YS-30S OF

20–30%MIZUTANI PUFFIN 17

10–30%JOEWELL texture-control families

4. TOKOSHA / JOEWELL: Best for function-specific cutting-ratio families

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; factory in Iwate · Founded: 1917 · Type: TOKOSHA manufacturer of JOEWELL professional hair scissors

Official website: https://www.joewell.co.jp/eng/

Main products: Volume-control E/HXT, texture-control JGC/HXG, and cutting-and-thinning families

Certifications / notable work: The company profile identifies its dedicated hair-scissor factory in Iwate.

JOEWELL organizes its hair thinning scissors by function: volume-control families carry published 5–35% bands and texture-control families 10–30%. Cutting-and-thinning options extend to 40–50% or an 80% JGC model. A distributor can separate finishing from stronger hair bulk removal without assuming equal thinning teeth produce equal results. The high-removal JGC model belongs in a stronger-removal slot rather than gentle finishing.

5. MIZUTANI SCISSORS: Best for reverse-blade finishing assortments

Headquarters: Matsudo, Chiba, Japan · Founded: 1921 · Type: Manufacturing company for professional haircut scissors

Official website: https://global.mizutani-scissors.com/en/

Main products: New Fit PUFFIN THINNING 17 and other cutting/thinning families

Certifications / notable work: The company lists a head-office factory and second factory in Matsudo.

MIZUTANI’s PUFFIN THINNING 17 specifies a 20–30% cutting ratio, a 63 mm blade and Extramarise II Cobalt Alloy. A LEFTY version accompanies the reverse-blade, flat-top comb design. The full model name and handedness identify the sample; 17 is its model identifier. Buyers seeking a regular-blade arrangement need another model within the maker’s broader hair cutting shears range.

6. Yasaka Seiki: Best for low-removal ATS314 finishing

Headquarters: Ikoma, Nara, Japan · Founded: 1965 · Type: Manufacturer, exporter and repair provider for hairdressing scissors

Official website: https://yasakaseiki.co.jp/en/

Main products: YS-30S OF thinning scissors and professional hair cutting models

Certifications / notable work: Yasaka describes in-house vacuum quenching and sub-zero treatment.

Yasaka’s YS-30S OF states a 7–10% cutting rate, ATS314 steel, 155 mm overall length and a 62 mm blade. Its three-dimensional handle gives buyers an ergonomic feature to trial. This is a low-removal finishing option within a broader professional hair cutting range, supported by manufacturer repair. Direct orders are prepaid in Japanese yen, which adds a currency consideration to landed cost.

Branded professional scissors and service programs

Hikari US checkout is domestic; KASHO US service usually 10–14 days by location; JAGUAR sender pays outbound freight.

Hikari, KASHO and JAGUAR offer branded models with service programs. A professional barber buying replacement shears also needs a workable sharpening route.

7. Hikari Corporation: Best for factory-certified service support

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan; manufacturing in Niigata · Founded: 1967 · Type: Japanese manufacturer of branded professional hair shears

Official website: https://www.hikari-scissors.com/

Main products: SC575, TX40, Angel and CT thinning/texturizing models

Certifications / notable work: Hikari’s US website describes maintenance by factory-certified technicians.

Hikari distinguishes the 5.75-inch SC575 for lightweight removal from the 6-inch TX40 for medium removal. Angel models add further choices for salon hair work, with regional factory-certified maintenance behind the branded range. The US storefront can’t process international orders online, so overseas buyers need the appropriate regional sales route.

8. KAI Group / KASHO: Best for branded ranges with US mail-in servicing

Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan (KAI Group) · Founded: 1908 group roots · Type: KAI manufacturer group; KASHO professional-shear brand

Official website: https://www.kai-group.com/

Main products: Design Master 8-tooth chunker, 15-tooth texturizer, 30-tooth thinner and 38-tooth blender

Certifications / notable work: KASHO describes hollow grinding, convex outer blades, sub-zero quenching and triple tempering.

KASHO’s Design Master separates tooth formats, with Green and Sasa extending the selection. KASHO-branded models in the US texturizer catalog list retail prices from $440 to $1,000. Tracked sharpening shipments go to Santa Fe Springs, California, with return postage paid by Kai USA. The usual location-dependent 10–14 day turnaround creates a need for spare working shears; 1908 describes KAI group roots, not KASHO’s launch.

9. JAGUAR / United Salon Technologies: Best for German double-sided thinning ranges

Headquarters: Solingen, Germany · Founded: 1932 JAGUAR history · Type: Professional-shear brand; product safety contact: United Salon Technologies GmbH

Official website: https://jaguar-solingen.com/

Main products: DYNASTY 33/33 and SATIN 30/30 double-sided thinning scissors

Certifications / notable work: Manufacturer-operated Solingen service includes cleaning, inspection and sharpening.

JAGUAR’s DYNASTY 33/33 has 33 prismatic teeth on each side, a classic symmetric handle and Smart Spin screw. The product’s safety information names United Salon Technologies GmbH; 1932 refers to JAGUAR history. Double-sided construction offers a distinct alternative to single-comb blending shears. Factory servicing requires shipment to Solingen, with outbound freight paid by the sender.

How should distributors compare samples and quotations?

Seven sample checks connect model, removal, material, trial, handling, repeat batch and order scope.

When choosing the best hair thinning shears, compare matched samples and retain the accepted specimen. Have the manufacturer verify the seven points below.

Model and hand: Record model, length and true handedness.
Teeth and removal: Specify count, wide tooth or fine comb geometry, and model-specific thinning rate.
Material: Specify the grade: Japanese stainless steel, including ATS314, covers different alloys. Premium Japanese steel is a marketing description, not a grade.
Sample trial: Use matching swatches, thickness and stroke count across relevant hair types. Include thick hair when that’s the target use.
Handling: Check ergonomic design, finger inserts and adjustable tension with hairstylists doing precision hair work.
Repeat batch: Retain a signed sample, inspection criteria and change approval.
Commercial scope: Separate model quantities, packaging, warranty and sharpening freight. A professional barber hair-thinning kit needs replacement-model availability as well as its initial presentation.

Inspect sharpness during the matched sample trial: a sharp edge should cut and release the test section cleanly. For Japanese steel hair scissors, material and edge geometry belong in that trial specification. Ultra sharp advertising is no substitute for the recorded acceptance result. Use the same approved specification for a best price comparison that includes packaging and service freight. For a fuller launch specification, use our OEM ordering guide for sample specifications.

What are thinning shears called?

Thinning shears are sold as thinning scissors, blending shears or texturizing shears. Comb teeth are often found on one blade of some models. Double-sided models have teeth on both sides. A pair with 30 teeth may serve a different task from a wide-tooth model. The model’s removal specification is more useful than the label alone. These tools are for bulk removal rather than treatment of thinning hair.

Where can you buy thinning scissors?

Thinning scissors are available through an OEM factory, authorized distributor or regional shop. Private-label buyers should request a quotation. Replacement of a barber hair tool should be requested with the correct branded model. For a scissors set or scissors kit, cutting and thinning models should be listed separately.

Thinning-shear buying FAQ

What is a good brand of thinning shears?

JOEWELL, Yasaka and MIZUTANI offer useful model-specific choices; MATSUOPRO and Kikui also support own-brand projects.

JOEWELL separates volume control from texture control, Yasaka offers the low-removal YS-30S OF, and MIZUTANI lists the reverse-blade PUFFIN 17. For a distributor, a good fit also includes the supply arrangement: MATSUOPRO supports custom branding, while Kikui publishes small-lot semi-custom and full-custom routes. Choose the model around the intended finishing job, hand and repeat-order specification.

Who is the largest thinning shears manufacturer in the world?

There is no defensible single global largest ranking for thinning shears alone.

Hair-scissor factories often produce cutting scissors, pet tools and other blade products alongside thinners. A whole-factory production figure therefore measures a broader business than this product category. For a supply decision, compare the named model’s available quantity, repeat-batch schedule and acceptance terms instead of treating group size as a promise that a particular thinning shear will arrive on time.

What is the difference between a thinning-shear manufacturer and a supplier?

A manufacturer makes the scissors; a supplier sells or distributes them and may also be the manufacturer.

An OEM factory can handle production changes such as a handle, finish or private-label package. A branded distributor may instead offer local inventory, demonstrations and a regional repair route. Both can be useful, but they answer different purchasing needs. In this guide, the numbered entries have manufacturing identities; their regional shops and dealers are sales channels within the buying route.

How much do professional thinning shears cost?

KASHO-branded models in the US texturizer catalog list retail prices from $440 to $1,000 as of October 2026.

That’s a named branded retail range. OEM unit prices need a model, quantity, material and packaging specification, so the retail band shouldn’t become a factory-price assumption.

Do your scissors come with a warranty?

Warranty coverage follows the purchased model and sales agreement.

Include the coverage period, manufacturing defects, wear and sharpening exclusions in the written order terms.

Is a 50% thinning rate suitable for fine or thin hair?

A 50% removal model is a stronger-removal choice; start with the intended result rather than hair thickness alone.

Yasaka’s 7–10% YS-30S OF and MIZUTANI’s 20–30% PUFFIN 17 illustrate lower-removal alternatives. The percentage is attached to a model and its stated use, not a universal outcome on every section of hair. For a salon range, separate gentle finishing from stronger bulk removal so the buyer can choose a pair of thinning shears for a defined task. Sample trials under matching conditions settle the final model selection. A perfect texture claim can’t specify the comb design; inspect the finish for harsh lines during the same trial.

Build your range around an approved sample

Model, handedness, quantity and packaging define an enquiry for an approved sample and a repeat order.

Key takeaway

Match the supply route first, then approve a named model: a 7–10% finishing shear and a stronger-removal texturizer fill different assortment roles.

We supply salon-focused thinning and texturizing models with private-label options. Buyers building a premium hair tool range can shop professional hair shears by named model. Explore our thinning shear collection for professional salon and barber ranges; send model, hand, quantity and packaging requirements.

References & Sources

Company profiles, current product catalogs, OEM programs and service pages from the nine manufacturers named above supplied the company facts. Published specifications and order conditions were checked in October 2026. Official website addresses appear in the comparison and each company card.

Why we write this

About MATSUOPRO

MATSUOPRO is the Mackay Hair Scissors manufacturing brand for professional hairdressing shears, barber scissors, thinning shears, and pet-grooming scissors. We support salons, distributors, academies, grooming brands, and private-label buyers that need factory-direct production with practical material guidance.

Our buying guides are written to help purchasers compare steel grades, handle styles, blade geometry, surface finishes, logo options, packaging, MOQ, and sample validation before placing an OEM or wholesale order. The goal is to make each scissors specification easier to discuss with a real production team.

Our Experience

Factory-direct supply since 2014, with product lines covering professional cutting shears, barber shears, thinning scissors, texturizing scissors, left-handed models, and pet grooming scissors for international B2B customers.

Our Expertise

We focus on Japanese 440C, VG10, and ATS-314 steel choices, convex and bevel edge geometry, ergonomic handle balance, tension systems, logo engraving, private-label packaging, and sample-based OEM confirmation.