Hattori HanzoEighty-Eights Shears
An in-depth look at the Eighty-Eights high-carbon scissor family
Four different shear lengths.
Three amazing texturizers.
One incredible family of Eighty-Eights.
HH88 Eighty-Eights Series
New for 2020, the new Hanzo Eighty-Eights collection is a set of incredibly refined shears right out the gate.
Made from a specialized, high-carbon Japanese stainless steel, the Eighty-Eights are a great set of shears for both wet and dry cutting. This line features four shear lengths, dual removable tangs, straight handles, and a tried-and-true zero-offset ring configuration. And while the offset may be zero, the finger positioning for the HH88 series is still highly ergonomic with a ring shape that is distinctively molded for a much more comfortable finger placement. Cutters who are Vidal Sassoon trained will immediately recognize its style and feel right at home with this shear. This is the classic haircutting shear “with a twist” that you simply have to try for yourself.
Contact your local Hanzo rep or complete the Test Drive form below to try out a set of Eighty-Eights for yourself.
Book a test driveArtists behind the Eighty-Eights series
Wayne Tuggle brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the Hanzo Artist Team. While working in NYC, Wayne’s clientele included Cameron Diaz and Paris Hilton, and his work has been featured in TV shows including Ambush Makeover, Extreme Makeover, and American Idol. Wayne’s work has been seen in numerous magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, and Us Weekly, and he’s worked with renowned photographer David LaChapelle.Wayne has created and mastered a cutting system that is simple, methodical, and fast, allowing him to see 20+ clients a day, every day.
Full profile →Certified Japanese steel.
Hanzo shears have been independently analysed and certified as made from Japanese steel. Here is exactly what the certificate confirms.
- Origin
- Certified as Japanese steel
- Analysis
- Industrial Research Institute of Niigata Prefecture and Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd
- Steel supply
- Aichi Techno Metal Fukaumi Co., Ltd and Sanyo Special Steel Co., Ltd, via Osaka Clad Co., Ltd
- Grades
- Cobalt & molybdenum alloys · premium high-carbon Japanese stainless · nano powder steel
- Certificate
- Raw Material Certificate · TAKAYA Co., Ltd · 16 June 2020
Certified · Made in JapanLearn the Eighty-Eights
Learn more about the Hattori Hanzo Shears HH88 Eighty Eights High Carbon Shear
Eighty-Eights high carbon shear: Hattori Hanzo Shears scissor expert Sebastian Lightfoot talks about the Hattori Hanzo Shears HH88 Eighty-Eights high-carbon Japanese steel shear in Hanzo’s “Shear Knowledge Series” for hair stylists and barbers.
Learn more about the Hattori Hanzo's HH88 Eighty Eights High Carbon Texturizers
Eighty-Eights high carbon texturizers: Hattori Hanzo Shears scissor expert Sebastian Lightfoot talks about the Hattori Hanzo Shears HH88 Eighty-Eights high-carbon Japanese steel texturizer in Hanzo’s “Shear Knowledge Series” for hair stylists and barbers.
Not ready to buy? Test drive a Hanzo instead.
You’ll have 15 days to test a set of Hanzo’s for yourself before committing to your purchase. This is a serious in-chair trial for licensed cosmetologists and barbers only.