I’m Kenji Thompson—20 years behind the chair and on the floor—sharing the facts Australian stylists need without the sales pitch.
Trusted by Australian pros
“Kenji’s steel library and maintenance logs helped us standardise kits across four chairs.” — Sasha, Melbourne salon lead
700+
Stylists using the maintenance cadence templates
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Average rating from in-salon ergonomic workshops
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Japanese brands covered with unbiased dossiers
After two decades cutting in Sydney and Melbourne, I built JapanShears.com.au so you can make confident, career-safe tool choices. Every article breaks down steel grades, edge geometry, and ergonomic fit in plain language you can act on during tomorrow’s appointments.
You’ll see Japanese-source citations, maintenance logs, and sharpening data woven through the site. The aim is simple: independent guidance that keeps Australian stylists and barbers working pain-free while stretching every sharpening cycle.
Four playbooks covering buying decisions, care, technique, and wellness—all written from the floor, not a sales desk.
Map value, professional, and premium tiers to your technique and budget before you invest.
Read the frameworkLock in daily rituals, sharpening cadence, and technician vetting so every edge stays true.
Lock in maintenanceSlide, point, and scissor-over-comb drills with tooling notes and practice ladders.
Sharpen your techniqueErgonomics, RSI prevention, stretching, and ROI tracking to keep you behind the chair.
Protect your bodyUnbiased breakdowns of Japan’s 12 core professional makers—heritage, metallurgy, flagship models, and who each tier truly serves in the Australian market.
Explore brand profilesHandle design, steel, and blade geometry explained so you can match shears to technique, volume, and spend without guesswork or buyer’s remorse.
Read tool profilesWeekly digests of precision cutting drills, maintenance rituals, and hand-health protocols tuned for Australian humidity, workloads, and salon realities.
Browse the knowledge hubSend through your current set-up, pain points, and budget. I’ll point you to the guides, upgrade paths, or sharpening pros that fit—no fluff, just the next move.