This is a set of thinning shears and a regular pair. Made entirely in Japan. From the screws to everything else, these are completely made in Japan. High-speed steel High-speed steel Powdered steel Super Gold Steel SG2 steel These are considered to be the highest-grade materials among the current scissor steels. With other manufacturers, this steel would definitely cost over 100,000 yen. By the way, even with the same material, there are brands, and there are high-end SG and low-end SG semi-finished products. This is a high-quality material that several well-known Japanese scissor manufacturers use. It's the same level of steel as the ones used by N**to and Hi-N**ter. ※ Not non-contact. What's different about the highest-grade steel? Many people misunderstand that it cuts even better, so I'll explain. The material of scissors is rated by hardness, which is expressed as a number. The harder it is, the more resistant it is to wear, and the longer the sharpness lasts. The lifespan of scissors depends on how many times they can be maintained. Maintenance means reducing the number of times they need to be sharpened, which extends their lifespan. You need to be careful because if the sharpener isn't skilled, they will remove a lot of the blade. If you choose a sharpener just because they're cheap, the blades will wear down like teeth and eventually disappear. Some people say that the disadvantage of high-speed steel is that it cuts hard. Some people say it cuts cleanly, so preferences vary. ※Therefore, please understand that the highest-grade material doesn't necessarily mean it cuts the best in the world. There's no doubt that it's high-level quality for professional use. Cutting feel For hairdressers and barbers, it's not about whether it cuts or not. Some people judge based on the feeling of how it cuts, which is a higher level of perception. Those who prefer a soft cut will judge that the scissors that cut that way are the best. The cutting feel is often described as having "stickiness" or "cutting softly." V Gold 10 is made of cobalt steel called ATS. ※You need to be careful if it just says "cobalt steel." There are many people on Mercari who sell Chinese-made 9CR steel with a small amount of cobalt added and display it. Even if it says V Gold 10, there are people who manufacture it in China and import and sell it. It's hard to tell the difference just by using it a little, so it's recommended to buy from a trustworthy source. Normal type ※ Not wide 63g Total length 19.3 cm Blade length 8.3 cm Length to the finger rest 18.0 cm Steel material: High-speed steel SG2