Match steel, edge and handle to the services you actually deliver most.
Balanced convex blades for wet cutting, trims and finishing. Start with VG-10 value brands like Ichiro or Yasaka.
Value picks6.5–7.0" sword blades and dry-cut steel for barbers.
Best for barbersTooth counts from chunkers to blenders, matched to your cutting feel.
Thinning brandsSmooth convex edges in cobalt and powder steel reward slide cutting — see Juntetsu cobalt and Mizutani.
Why cobaltThe grade of steel drives feel and edge life more than anything.
Steel guides