Why These $2,000 Japanese Hair Scissors Are so Expensive
Publish date: 2024-06-26
While standard hair scissors cost less than $10, high-end professional hair shears can cost over $2,000. One of the main reasons is the attention paid to the point where the two blades meet. At Naruto in Japan, 12 skilled artisans spend hours perfecting the blades of scissors that can last decades.
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