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Yoshioka Hamono Masamune Blue Paper Steel Tailor Scissors Black 190mm

$220.00

Compact 190mm Masamune scissors by Yoshioka Hamono with Blue Paper Steel blades for cloth, thread, paper, pattern trimming and light craft work. A maintainable Japanese scissor, not a disposable household pair.

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Product Care

Japanese carbon steel tools stay at their best when they are wiped dry, kept clean of sap, sharpened before they become blunt and oiled before storage. Read the full guide.

 

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Description

Compact Blue Paper Steel scissors for cloth and craft work

These 190mm Masamune scissors by Yoshioka Hamono sit between compact craft scissors and full-size tailor’s shears. They are made for controlled cutting through cloth, thread, paper, pattern trimming and light workshop tasks.

The Blue Paper Steel blades give a keen cutting feel and can be maintained over time. The compact size makes them easier to handle than large dressmaking shears, but they are still a serious carbon steel tool rather than a disposable household scissor.

Best suited to

  • Cloth, thread and pattern trimming
  • Paper, craft and light workshop use
  • Users who want compact control rather than long table-cutting reach
  • Buyers who want a maintainable Japanese scissor with carbon steel blades

190mm scissors vs full-size tailor’s shears

  • Choose these 190mm scissors for controlled hand cutting, detail work and smaller craft tasks.
  • Choose full-size tailor’s shears if you mainly make long sweeping cuts through large fabric panels.
  • These are not utility snips for wire, plastic, heavy card or gritty material.

Who should not buy this

  • Do not buy these if you need oversized dressmaking shears for long table cuts.
  • Do not use them on wire, abrasive material or heavy packaging.
  • Do not buy carbon steel scissors if you want to store them damp without care.

Carbon steel care expectations

Wipe the blades clean and dry after use. Store dry and apply a light coat of camellia oil to the blades and pivot when needed, especially before longer storage.

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Specifications
  • Maker: Yoshioka Hamono
  • Brand: Masamune
  • Model / product code: No. 321
  • Made in Japan
  • Overall length: 190mm
  • Blade length: 80mm
  • Width: 80mm
  • Blade thickness: 5mm
  • Weight: 130g
  • Blade steel: Blue paper steel
  • Finish: Black matte finish
  • Best suited to: cloth, thread, paper, and fine craft cutting
Maintenance

These scissors use carbon steel, so wipe the blades clean and dry after use. Store dry and apply a light coat of camellia oil to the blades and pivot before longer storage.

For oil, rust removal and sharpening supplies, browse the Japanese tool care and sharpening range.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are these full-size tailor’s shears?

No. These are a compact 190mm scissor. They are better described as a serious small cloth and craft scissor rather than a large dressmaker’s shear.

What steel is used in these scissors?

These scissors are made with blue paper steel, a Japanese carbon steel valued for edge retention, sharpenability, and cutting feel.

What are these best used for?

They are well suited to cloth, thread, paper, pattern cutting, and general craft or workshop tasks where a compact, precise scissor is more useful than a large heavy pair.

Are they stainless?

No. These are carbon steel scissors, so they should be kept clean, dry, and lightly oiled to prevent rust.

Can they be sharpened?

Yes. One of the advantages of blue paper steel is that it can be maintained and resharpened over time, unlike many cheap disposable scissors.

What does the black finish do?

The black matte finish gives the scissors a restrained look, but it does not change the fact that the blades are carbon steel and still need proper care.

Are these good for heavy upholstery or industrial cutting?

Not really. They are better suited to fine work and controlled cutting than to thick heavy-duty production cutting.

Who are these for?

They suit sewists, crafters, makers, and anyone who wants a compact Japanese scissor with better steel and longer service life than standard haberdashery scissors.

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