K-9
The K-9 is a specialist sliding and slicing scissor designed for professionals who want to create movement, remove weight and build softer shapes through the cut.
Description
Description
Die K-9 ist die ultimative Gleit- und Schneideschere. Ihre extrabreite, konvexe Klinge gleitet mühelos durch das Haar und erzeugt weiche Linien, fließende Bewegungen und nahtlose Formen. Gewichtsreduzierung durch den Schnitt.
Es eignet sich hervorragend für Gleitschnitte, Stufenschnitte, längere Stufen, Formgebung, Volumenreduzierung und weichere Konturen auf nassem wie trockenem Haar. Eine Spezialwahl für Friseure und Barbiere, die mit Gleit- und Stufenschnitten arbeiten.
Key features
Key features
- Handmade by master craftsmen. Every K-9 is handcrafted by master craftsmen and specialist engineers, combining generations of expertise with precision manufacturing to deliver exceptional quality, consistency and long-term professional performance.
- Ultra-wide curved blade. The K-9’s ultra-wide curved blade is built specifically for sliding and slicing techniques, allowing the scissor to glide smoothly through the hair while creating soft lines, fluid movement and seamless shape.
- 440C Japanese steel. Manufactured from high-quality 440C Japanese steel and cryogenically tempered to 60 HRC, the K-9 delivers excellent sharpness, strong edge retention and reliable professional performance.
- Smooth sliding and slicing. The Japanese convex edge and wide curved blade work together to create a smooth cutting path through the hair, making it ideal for slide cutting, slicing, longer layers and removing weight through the cut.
- Comfortable offset handle. The ergonomic offset handle supports a natural hand position, providing excellent comfort, balance and control during longer cutting sessions and repeated sliding or slicing work.
- Adjustable flat tension system. The adjustable flat tension system keeps blade movement smooth and consistent, helping maintain controlled performance throughout the working day.
Specifications
Specifications
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product code | K-9 |
| Steel | 440C Japanese steel |
| Scissor type | Cutting |
| Handle type | Offset |
| Handle design | Ergonomic |
| Finish | Mirror polished |
| Tension system | Adjustable flat tension system |
| Rockwell hardness | 60 HRC |
| Cryogenically tempered | Yes |
| Blade shape | Wide curved |
| Cutting edge | Japanese convex edge |
| Finger rest | Fixed |
| Bumper | Screw-in bumper |
| Hand fit | All hand sizes |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty |
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Ultimate sliding and slicing
The K-9 is the ultimate sliding and slicing scissor. Its ultra-wide convex blade glides smoothly through the hair, creating soft lines, fluid movement and seamless shape while removing weight through the cut.
It performs exceptionally well for slide cutting, slicing, longer layers, shape building, weight removal and creating softer outlines on wet or dry hair. A specialist choice for hairdressers and barbers who build shape through sliding and slicing techniques.
The K-9 is a specialist sliding and slicing scissor built for creating soft lines, fluid movement and seamless shape. Its ultra-wide curved convex blade glides smoothly through the hair, allowing you to remove weight and build shape directly through the cut.
Best suited to
- Slide cutting
- Slicing
- Longer layers
- Shape building
- Removing weight through the cut
- Creating softer outlines
- Wet and dry cutting
Why choose the K-9?
If sliding and slicing techniques are a major part of the way you cut, the K-9 gives you a specialist blade designed specifically for them. Its ultra-wide curved blade creates a smooth cutting path through the hair, making it ideal for removing weight, creating movement and building softer, more fluid shapes without relying on a traditional straight-blade cutting technique.
What's in the box
We include everything needed to keep your scissors sharp, smooth, and performing at their best.
- Akito box
- Finger ring inserts (multiple sizes)
- Universal tension key
- Leather chamois cloth
- Oil pen
- Cleaning cloths
FAQs
Is the K-9 suitable as a main everyday scissor?
Is the K-9 suitable as a main everyday scissor?
The K-9 is best viewed as a specialist cutting scissor rather than a traditional all-rounder. Choose it if sliding, slicing and building shape through longer sections are an important part of your cutting style.
Is the K-9 suitable for wet and dry cutting?
Is the K-9 suitable for wet and dry cutting?
Yes. The K-9 can be used on both wet and dry hair, giving you flexibility across a wide range of sliding, slicing and shape-building techniques.
What cutting techniques is the K-9 best suited to?
What cutting techniques is the K-9 best suited to?
The K-9 is built specifically for slide cutting and slicing, making it ideal for longer layers, shape building, removing weight and creating softer outlines through the hair.
How often will the K-9 need sharpening?
How often will the K-9 need sharpening?
Sharpening frequency depends on how often you use it, your cutting technique and how well the scissor is maintained. With correct care, its 440C Japanese steel and convex edge are designed to retain their cutting performance for professional use.
What makes the K-9 different from a standard cutting scissor?
What makes the K-9 different from a standard cutting scissor?
The K-9 features an ultra-wide, curved blade designed specifically for sliding and slicing techniques. Compared with a traditional cutting scissor, it provides a broader cutting surface that helps create softer lines and remove weight as you work through the hair.
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