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Cutting and Thinning Scissor Sets: 7 Picks
With a set, the cutting and thinning scissors come from the same series with the same handle shape. This page lists 7 two-piece sets, each one cutting and one thinning scissor, with a right-handed combination in stock.
Key points
- In a set, the handle shapes of the cutting and thinning scissors match, so switching between them is smooth.
- A two-piece set is one cutting and one thinning scissor. Choose the size of the cutting scissors to suit your hand.
- The 7 sets here are chosen by stock and price and are not ranked. The selection rule and the order are stated just below.
How this list was chosen
Sets of one cutting scissor and one thinning scissor (no texturising scissor in the set) in which every right-handed combination is priced under ¥27,273 tax-free and at least one right-handed combination is in stock. Up to 8 sets. Listed by tax-free price, from low to high.
This is a list in a stated order, not a ranking. Prices are tax-free export prices; stock and specifications come from the same data as the product pages.
7 sets compared
A price with "from" varies by size or specification; a dash means there is no entry. Sizes and stock are for right-handed models.
| Model | Price (tax-free) | Set contents | Sizes | Handle | Teeth (thinning scissors) | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mina Umi 2-Piece Scissor Set | ¥17,273 | 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors | Cutting scissors 4.5–7.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″ | Offset | 30 | Right-handed: In stock |
| Mina Rainbow II 2-Piece Scissor Set | ¥17,273 | 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors | Cutting scissors 4.5–7.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″ | Offset | 30 | Right-handed: In stock |
| Mina Black Diamond 2-Piece Scissor Set | ¥18,273 | 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors | Cutting scissors 5.5 / 6.0 / 7.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″ | Offset | 30 | Low stock |
| Mina Ash Black 2-Piece Scissor Set | ¥19,727 | 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors | Cutting scissors 5.5 / 6.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″ | Offset | – | In stock |
| Mina Sakura II 2-Piece Scissor Set | ¥19,727 | 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors | Cutting scissors 5.0–7.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″ | Offset | 30 | In stock |
| Mina Sakura Double Swivel 2-Piece Scissor Set | ¥21,818 | 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors | Cutting scissors 5.5–6.5″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″ | Double swivel | 30 | In stock |
| Ichiro Ergo Slice Serrated 2-Piece Scissor Set | ¥22,909 | 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors | Cutting scissors 5.5 / 6.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″ | Offset | 30 | In stock |
The 7 sets in detail
Mina Shears Mina Umi 2-Piece Scissor Set
A 2-piece set with offset handles: cutting scissors with fine pointed tips and 30-tooth thinning scissors. For stylists who set the tension with a dedicated key, or want a matching mirror finish.
- Sizes
- Right-handed: Cutting scissors 4.5–7.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″
- Set contents
- 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth (thinning scissors)
- 30
- Tension
- Key-adjustable screw
- Tip
- Fine point
- Blade profile
- Straight
- Finish
- Mirror polish
- Tooth pattern
- Standard thinning, V-groove
Right-handed: In stock
¥17,273 tax-free
View product (Mina Umi 2-Piece Scissor Set) Order this modelMina Shears Mina Rainbow II 2-Piece Scissor Set
A 2-piece set in rainbow with offset handles: cutting scissors and 30-tooth thinning scissors. Right- or left-handed, with the cutting scissor from 4.5 to 7.0 inches.
- Sizes
- Right-handed: Cutting scissors 4.5–7.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″
- Set contents
- 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth (thinning scissors)
- 30
Right-handed: In stock
¥17,273 tax-free
View product (Mina Rainbow II 2-Piece Scissor Set) Order this modelMina Shears Mina Black Diamond 2-Piece Scissor Set
A 2-piece set in black: offset-handle cutting scissors and 30-tooth thinning scissors. For stylists who want both at once, with the cutting length chosen from 5.5, 6.0 or 7.0 inches.
- Sizes
- Cutting scissors 5.5 / 6.0 / 7.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″
- Set contents
- 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth (thinning scissors)
- 30
- Tension
- Manual adjusting screw
- Finish
- Matte
Mina Shears Mina Ash Black 2-Piece Scissor Set
A 2-piece set in ash black: offset-handle cutting scissors and thinning scissors. Cutting scissor in 5.5 or 6.0 inches, both with the same handle shape.
- Sizes
- Cutting scissors 5.5 / 6.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″
- Set contents
- 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors
- Handle
- Offset
Mina Shears Mina Sakura II 2-Piece Scissor Set
A 2-piece set with offset handles: convex-edge cutting scissors and 30-tooth thinning scissors. Both at once, with the cutting scissor from 5.0 to 7.0 inches.
- Sizes
- Cutting scissors 5.0–7.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″
- Set contents
- 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth (thinning scissors)
- 30
Mina Shears Mina Sakura Double Swivel 2-Piece Scissor Set
A 2-piece set with double swivel handles: convex-edge cutting scissors and 30-tooth thinning scissors. For stylists who want both in a handle with a rotating thumb ring.
- Sizes
- Cutting scissors 5.5–6.5″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″
- Set contents
- 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors
- Handle
- Double swivel
- Teeth (thinning scissors)
- 30
In stock
¥21,818 tax-free
View product (Mina Sakura Double Swivel 2-Piece Scissor Set) Order this modelIchiro Shears Ichiro Ergo Slice Serrated 2-Piece Scissor Set
A 2-piece set with offset handles: cutting scissors and 30-tooth thinning scissors. Choose the cutting scissor as a 5.5-inch convex edge or a 6.0-inch micro-serrated edge.
- Sizes
- Cutting scissors 5.5 / 6.0″ · Thinning scissors 6.0″
- Set contents
- 1 × cutting scissors + 1 × thinning scissors
- Handle
- Offset
- Teeth (thinning scissors)
- 30
- Finish
- Mirror polish
- Tooth pattern
- Standard thinning
In stock
¥22,909 tax-free
View product (Ichiro Ergo Slice Serrated 2-Piece Scissor Set) Order this modelGuides on how to choose
- How to Choose a Scissor Set Buying Cutting and Thinning Scissors as a set: 2, 3 and 4-piece sets, how to combine sizes, how to choose the tooth count, and when buying separately suits.
- How to Choose Thinning Scissors Choosing Thinning Scissors by tooth count, thinning rate, blade shape and size. Thinners for removing weight or for texture, and a first and a second pair.
- Scissors for Hairdressing Students and New Stylists Choosing a first pair of scissors as a hairdressing student or new stylist: size, handle shape, matching Cutting and Thinning Scissors, budget and basic care.
Questions and answers
How was this list chosen?
Sets of one cutting scissor and one thinning scissor (no texturising scissor in the set) in which every right-handed combination is priced under ¥27,273 tax-free and at least one right-handed combination is in stock. Up to 8 sets. Listed by tax-free price, from low to high. This is a list in a stated order, not a ranking. Prices are tax-free export prices; stock and specifications come from the same data as the product pages.
Can I choose the size in a set?
Some sets let you choose the size of the cutting scissors. The combinations on offer and their stock are shown in the size choice on each product page.
Which tooth count should the thinning scissors have?
Choose by use: a standard thinning scissor of around 30 teeth, or fewer teeth for texture. How to Choose Thinning Scissors explains how to read tooth counts.
How does a two-piece set differ from a three-piece set?
A two-piece set is one cutting and one thinning scissor. A three-piece set is basically two cutting scissors of different lengths plus one thinning scissor. How to Choose a Scissor Set compares them.