Care, storage & adjustment of your Shintaka hairdressing shears
Discover how to optimally care for, store, and maintain the correct tension of your Shintaka barber scissors — from daily cleaning and oiling to the 'nine o'clock' method for checking the adjustment.
Shintaka hairdressing shears stand out for their ultra-sharp cutting edges and balanced design. With proper care, storage, and regular adjustment, they will continue to perform optimally and last much longer. In this article, you will discover how to best treat your shears — and how to maintain the correct tension yourself.
Care and storage
BEFORE USE:Shintaka hairdressing shears have the finest cutting edges. Allow them to break in properly during the first two weeks of light work. Shears with a fresh, sharp edge are more resistant to pressure. When shears are new, take your time and cut a little slower. Pay close attention to what you are doing, especially when cutting over a comb.
STORAGE:Always store your shears in a place where they cannot be damaged, such as in a case, pouch, or drawer. Never leave your shears loose in drawers or cases where they might come into contact with other shears.
AFTER EACH CUT:Wipe your shears with a cloth after each cut to prevent product residue. Make it a habit to clean and store your shears after every cut.
DAILY:At the end of the day, rinse your shears with warm water in your sink and dry them carefully. Apply oil to the inside of the blades. Spread the oil gently with your finger. Never leave your shears dirty. Oil your shears at least once a week with a good quality scissor oil, camellia oil, or clipper oil. Clean your shears at the end of the day and leave them oiled overnight. Disinfect with an isopropyl alcohol spray or with disinfectant wipes.
Shintaka shears are known for their ultra-sharp cutting edges and balanced design.
How to adjust your shears
New shears need time to set during the first few weeks of use and should be slightly tighter. It is crucial that your shears remain correctly adjusted to continue cutting properly. Loose shears quickly become dull. All shears should be regularly adjusted by the hairdresser.
If your shears catch or push hair, or even bend hair, the first thing to do is adjust your shears. First, clean and oil them.
Hold the shears in the "nine o'clock" position.
Shintaka recommends this method to check your shears yourself. In photo 1, you hold the shears in the so-called 'nine o'clock' position, now when the horizontal handle is released, the shears should NOT close, but should stop somewhere between 'ten o'clock' and 'eleven o'clock', as shown in photo 2. This method is recommended for shears under 6.5″. Longer 7″ shears and all thinning shears may require a slightly tighter adjustment, so they are just tight enough to stay in the nine o'clock position. No shears should be so loose that they close in the nine o'clock position when the nine o'clock cutting edge is released.
Release the horizontal handle; the shears should stop between “ten o'clock” and “eleven o'clock.”
You can tighten your shears by turning the adjustment screw or knob CLOCKWISE, one click at a time, checking each time until the correct adjustment is achieved.
Care tip:A well-oiled shear cuts more smoothly and lasts longer. Make oiling and cleaning part of your daily routine.