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HH3L Kenta
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HH3L Kenta

37 reviews

$805.00

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$107.33

/mo with Easy Pay

Swivel

  • Single
  • Double

Shear Size

  • HH3L-5.5
  • HH3L-6.0
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  • Proprietary Blend Including Cobalt & Molybdenum Alloys
  • Ergonomic Left Handed Swivel Handle
  • Available in Both Single or Double Swivel
  • Extreme Versatility Ideal for both Wet and Dry Hair
  • Countersunk Locking Tension Control
  • Screw-in Bumper
  • Lifetime Warranty
Anatomy

Every detail of the HH3L Kenta.

Hover or tap a numbered point to see what it does and why it is there.

0101 / 05The bladeExtreme versatility ideal for both wet and dry hair. Made from a proprietary blend including cobalt & molybdenum alloys.
0202 / 05Locking tension controlCountersunk so the screw sits flush and never snags hair. Set your tension with a Hanzo tension key and it holds through the day.
0303 / 05Swivel thumbThe thumb ring turns with your hand, keeping the wrist and shoulder in a natural line. Available as single or double swivel.
0404 / 05Screw-in bumperCushions every close so the handles meet softly instead of metal on metal.
0505 / 05Finger restGives your little finger a fixed place to sit, steadying control and taking load off the hand.
01The bladeExtreme versatility ideal for both wet and dry hair. Made from a proprietary blend including cobalt & molybdenum alloys.
02Locking tension controlCountersunk so the screw sits flush and never snags hair. Set your tension with a Hanzo tension key and it holds through the day.
03Swivel thumbThe thumb ring turns with your hand, keeping the wrist and shoulder in a natural line. Available as single or double swivel.
04Screw-in bumperCushions every close so the handles meet softly instead of metal on metal.
05Finger restGives your little finger a fixed place to sit, steadying control and taking load off the hand.
About

About the HH3L Kenta

The Hattori Hanzo HH3L Kenta is one of the mainstays of the Hanzo line of swivel shears. We developed our swivels with a focus on ergonomics along with an emphasis on technique. A swivel shear allows the stylist independence in the thumb, which relieves pressure on the wrist. As the stylist opens the shear, the thumb is permitted to swing outward and keep the top of the hand still and the rest of the arm in a much more straight and neutral position. The swivel focuses on making the thumb the primary moving muscle. Since the thumb swivels, it also allows the user to rotate the shear 180 degrees to promote channel cutting and creative shear techniques with more comfortable pointing with ergonomic control.

Not only does this left-handed shear come in a single swivel, but we also offer this in a double swivel configuration. The double swivel extends even more independence to the thumb to further encourage ergonomics in the wrist and hand while allowing complete mobility for the thumb. This shear comes in two lengths, from 5.5” to 6.0” inches. Because the versatility of this scissor is so broad, the Kenta can accommodate almost any cutting style.

And for our right-handed swivel cutters, the HH3L also comes in a lefty configuration called the HH3 Ayako. We offer the HH3 in five different lengths: 5.0” through 7.0” inches in half-inch increments.

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Hattori Hanzo HH3L Kenta Alloy Blend Swivel Shear

with Christopher Samuels & Daniel Bacon

Hanzo shear resting on a lock of hair
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Reviews

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LS
07/09/2026
Leah S.
US

I love the light weight and precision

They work well for more detailed or high texture styles, and keep my hands from giving out at the end of the day I have noticed a difference in my hands using these.

MB
01/04/2021
Mark B.
United States

Go to shear

I bought this shear over a year ago and since that day I’ve only put it down when I’m not at the shop. This shear is my go-to be it dry or wet hair. The double swivel allows for comfort and angles that would twist/contort your wrists. This shear makes point cutting a quick process. I would highly recommend this!

JL
06/05/2020
Jason L.
US

Purchased for my daughter

The staff was amazing and very helpful. I ordered this for my daughter and she loves them.

SG
11/10/2017
Sharon G.

Excellent shear, very comfortable while

Excellent shear, very comfortable while cutting.

KH
08/23/2017
keith h.

Excellent shears!

I recently purchased a pair of these shears, and I must say that they are the best hair cutting shears I have used!

MD
05/27/2017
Melissa D.

Love my new shears

These shears are super comfortable and cut beautifully. I don't think I've ever been more comfortable cutting with any other shear.

BA
04/06/2017
Briana A.

OUTSTANDING

I am left handed and I am always finding myself bend my wrist uncomfortably when I have to cut at different angles, with the double swivel thumb I am able to cut from every angle with out breaking my wrist! I love these.

DM
03/29/2017
Dana M.

Amazing

Being a lefty, I'm a little picky about my shears; but these a top notch. Plus the costumer service I was given really made a difference. Thank you!

CS
03/22/2017
Christina S.

I really like them!

I really like them! These scissors make my job easier, and my clients love the results!

SC
03/17/2017
Samantha C.

I love them!!

I love them!!

Quality assurance

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
Raw Material Certificate from TAKAYA Co., Ltd, 16 June 2020Certified · Made in Japan
Raw Material Certificate · click to enlarge