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HHCW Karu
High CarbonStraight BladeRight Hand

HHCW Karu

1 review

$1,095.00

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$146.00

/mo with Easy Pay

Shear Size

  • HHCW-6.5
  • HHCW-7.0
  • HHCW-7.5
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  • Premium High-Carbon Japanese Stainless Steel
  • Barber’s Choice for Scissor-Over-Comb
  • Excels Cutting One Lengths and Deep Point Cutting
  • Reduced Radius to Minimize Pushing
  • Wider Blade to Maximize Blade Contact
  • Countersunk Locking Tension Control
  • Screw-in Bumper
  • Lifetime warranty
Anatomy

Every detail of the HHCW Karu.

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

HHCW Karu - 7.0 Inches Right Handed Shears for Deep Point Cutting - Wet/Dry Hair
0101 / 04The bladeBarber’s choice for scissor-over-comb. Excels cutting one lengths and deep point cutting. Made from premium high-carbon Japanese stainless steel.
0202 / 04Locking 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 / 04Screw-in bumperCushions every close so the handles meet softly instead of metal on metal.
0404 / 04Finger restGives your little finger a fixed place to sit, steadying control and taking load off the hand.
01The bladeBarber’s choice for scissor-over-comb. Excels cutting one lengths and deep point cutting. Made from premium high-carbon Japanese stainless steel.
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.
03Screw-in bumperCushions every close so the handles meet softly instead of metal on metal.
04Finger restGives your little finger a fixed place to sit, steadying control and taking load off the hand.
About

About the HHCW Karu

The HHCW is one of the most recent additions to the Hattori Hanzo Shears high-carbon shear family. Designed with the barber in mind, the shear features a reduced blade radius, making it easier to cut straight lines and minimize pushing. As a high-carbon shear, it can be used for both wet and dry cutting. It also features a thicker blade with a sword-like ridge that helps maximize cutting through even the densest hair types. Available in both 7.0″ and 7.5″ lengths, the HHCW is ideal for techniques like shear-over-comb, blunt cutting, and deep point cutting. The ergonomic handle is equipped with ring holes that are slightly smaller, reducing the need for sizers. With the ability to tackle anything thrown its way, the HHCW will make short work of significant transformations and always performs when time is of the essence.

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Reviews

Customer Reviews
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KB
04/08/2026
Kevin B.
US

no to happy

I am really disappointed with my shears rite now. They are not closing all the way and my clients started complaining rite away that they were biting

JA
11/25/2025
Jen A.
US

Perfect

These shears are a game-changer for any stylist. The moment they touch hair, you feel the precision. Each cut is crisp, clean, and effortless. The blades glide through strands, leaving no split ends or uneven edges behind. These shears elevate the craft of hairdressing. They’ve added so much confidence to create any style needed and I find myself opting for these more than my other shears. Totally in love with them.

KK
08/20/2025
Kim K.
US

Flawless Cut

the HHCW Karu 7.5” shears are straight up beast mode in the barber game. The weight? Perfectly balanced, sits just right in your hand for that smooth, controlled grip. One clean pass, and you’re cuttin’ crisp, straight lines. Hands down, these Karu 7.5s are one of my all time favorite tools in the shop pure precision! ✂️💪

09/04/2025

Hanzo

Hi Kim! Thank you so much for the amazing feedback! We're thrilled to hear your shears are delivering top-tier performance in your shop.

CC
07/08/2025
Carlos C.
US

In love

Im in love 😍 .. cut so smooth even the client notice.

RV
12/21/2024
Robert V.
US

Best in the game

These are top notch and worth every penny. Cuts are smooth. It's a big purchase and I was going back and forth myself on whether or not to get them. Glad I committed !

JY
03/08/2024
Julia Y.
US

Great!

Very good, great quality, really like the heaviness of the scissors.

KC
09/20/2023
Kat C.
United States

Hands down my face Hanzo

As a barber I have numerous Hanzo shears and these blow everything out of the water. Love love 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