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The technology behind what makes our shears so precise

The technology behind what makes our shears so precise

By supporting those who make up the fashion industry, create beauty standards, and inspire trends, ABOVE Shears stand behind every stylist, hairdresser, and barber who wants to spark ones imagination. It allows Above Shears to be user-focused for a long time period. Above Shears believes in the power of a partnership with all clients that together it can leave perpetual marks in the beauty industry.
Above shears features a powerful wide sword blade, and it is designed for dry cutting, condensed cutting, and wet cutting techniques. The shear is crafted by hand from premium AG16 Cobalt alloy which is exclusively developed for Above Shears for strength and durability.

The ergonomic handle design provides particular comfort and control. Moreover, most Above Shears is powered by ball-bearing tension system, which was designed specifically for Above Shears. Add to the adjustable flat screw support and you are in for a comfy cut. It is the ultimate expression of quality, ergonomics and value. Above, beyond your shears.

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Handcrafted from Premium Cobalt Steel

Handcrafted from Premium Cobalt Steel

The level of Above’s craftsmanship is not just rare, but simply beyond measure. Above shears is inspired and crafted by our highly talented and skilled craftsmen, and it believes in the magic of handcrafting, for each shear turns out with a different edge to fit the hairdresser for a different cutting technique.
However, it is no surprise that a majority of hairdressers put more value on the metal of their shears. The truth is that craftsmanship goes hand in hand with the metal to form a masterpiece. This is the reason why Above is working with world-class steel companies to customize the steel for hair-cutting shears that generate significant amount of benefits.

Above Shears is made from AG16 (ABOVE GOLD 16) metal, which contains 1.6% cobalt and many other elements to maintain the steel’s hardness and longevity. AG16 is considered a superior scissoring steel used for higher end hair-cutting shears, which translates to better haircutting performance. Furthermore, it has a higher hardness (HRC) that results in a two times higher edge retention rate than the regular Japanese 440C steel.

SteelsRegular 440CAG 16
COUNTS (approx.)150,000300,000
Hardness (HRC)
Before forging		55-5660-61