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Selecting a Scissor

  // FIND YOUR HATCHET

Not sure where to start?

Four ranges. Multiple sizes. We get it — the choice can feel like a lot.
Answer a few simple questions and we'll point you in the right direction.

01 — WHAT'S YOUR BUDGET?

Your budget determines your range. Each one is a genuine step up in steel quality, feel and performance.

Range      Salon Price      Steel       Best For

Fervent    From $125       9Cr         Everyday performance, first serious pair

Prayer      From $195       440C       Smoother cut, all day comfort

Lourdes   From $295        VG-10    Long term investment, signature pair

Utopian   From $460       ATS-314  Maximum precision, the best we make

02 — WHAT SIZE?

Size               Best For

5" – 5.5"       Detail work, fringes, point cutting, smaller hands

6"                  The do-it-all size, most versatile

7"                  Barbers, scissor-over-comb, fast blunt cutting 

03 — WHAT HANDLE?

We've done the thinking on this one.

A decade of sales data tells us one thing clearly — ergonomic offset handles win every time. Better position for your hand, arm, neck and shoulder. Less fatigue. More control.

Range       Handle

Fervent     Offset Semi-Ergo

Prayer       Offset Ergo

Lourdes    Offset

Utopian    Offset

04 — WHAT'S YOUR AESTHETIC?

This is Hatchet. How your scissors look matters.

  • Silver — clean, classic, timeless

  • Hatchet Gold — Rose Gold finish, distinct and earned

  • Hatchet Black — Obsidian Black, dead serious

Still not sure?

We're easy to find. Get in touch and we'll sort it.

Selecting a Hatchet Scissor for you
Warranty
Mrs Scissor Hands our inhouse scissor technician

  // WARRANTY

FOREVER WARRANTY.

We've been making scissors since 2014. We know what we build. And we stand behind every single pair, unconditionally.

If it's a manufacturing fault, we'll replace it. No questions asked. No runaround. No fine print.

WHAT'S COVERED

Any manufacturing defect. For life. Simple as that.

Accidental damage, scratches and general wear aren't covered — but if something isn't right from the moment it leaves our hands, it's on us.

HOW TO CLAIM

Get in touch with us directly.

All we need is:

  • Where you bought them

  • When you bought them

  • Your contact details

Contact Us →

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

We'll be in touch fast. If it's covered, we'll sort a full replacement immediately. If it falls outside the warranty we'll be straight with you about your options.

No corporate runaround. Just a straight answer.

options.

Sharpening

  // SHARPENING / SERVICE

KEEP THE EDGE.

Even the best scissors need attention. It's not a flaw — it's the nature of a precision tool that works as hard as you do.

Send your Hatchets back to us. We'll restore them to exactly how they felt the day you first picked them up.

THE SERVICE

Sharpened and serviced by the same hands that built them. No shortcuts. No third parties.

Cost: $40
Turnaround: 2 – 4 weeks from receipt.
Loan Scissors: Available on request — just ask

Fill out and submit form here.

HOW IT WORKS

Two ways to get it done:

Through your Norris store
Return your scissors to your nearest Norris Hair & Beauty. They'll handle the rest.

Direct to us
Fill out the form below and send them straight to Hatchet.

Questions? hello@hatchetscissors.com.au

Hatchet Scissor Sharpening
Care
Hacthet Scissor Care

  // CARE

 

Look after your scissors and they'll return the favour.

A good pair should last. A great pair should keep performing. A little regular maintenance goes a long way.

THE BASICS

Clean them regularly
Wipe your scissors down with a soft, clean cloth after use, or at least daily. This removes loose hair, moisture and product build-up.

Oil the pivot
A drop of scissor oil on the pivot keeps the action smooth and reduces unnecessary wear. We recommend Hatchet Scissor Oil or another non-petroleum scissor oil. Avoid clipper or machine oils.

Check the tension
Too loose and the blades fold hair. Too tight and they create unnecessary friction. Keep the tension balanced so the scissors open and close smoothly with control. See the Tension Guide below.

Store them properly
When they're not in your hand, keep them in their case. It protects the blades, keeps out dust and helps avoid accidental damage.

Sharpen when needed
All Hatchet scissors are built for long-term performance, but every working tool needs servicing eventually. Professional sharpening keeps them cutting the way they should. We recommend using our in-house sharpening service.

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Handle with care
Don't drop them. Don't toss them in a drawer. Treat them like the precision tools they are.

  // TENSION GUIDE

Get the tension right and everything changes.

Tension is the single most overlooked part of scissor care. Too loose, the blades fold hair instead of cutting it. Too tight, you'll feel it in your hand, wrist and shoulder by lunch. Dialled in, the scissor disappears in your hand.

THE DROP TEST

The industry standard for checking tension. Takes five seconds.

01. Hold the scissors by the thumb ring with the blades pointing up.
02. Lift the finger ring blade to a full 90° open position.
03. Let it fall under its own weight.

What you're looking for:
The blade should fall smoothly and stop roughly halfway to 2 Thirds closed — leaving about 1 to 2 cm of opening at the tip.

HOW TO ADJUST

Each Hatchet range uses a different tension system. Adjust in small increments and re-test as you go.

  • Fervent — Recessed Tension Screw. Adjust with the included Tension Adjuster Keyring.

  • Prayer, Lourdes & Utopian — Adjustable Tension Knob. Finger adjustable, no tool needed.

A FEW THINGS WORTH KNOWING

  • Check tension daily. Scissors loosen with use. A quick drop test before your first client takes seconds.

  • Adjust in tiny movements. One or two clicks is usually enough.

  • If it doesn't feel right, it isn't. Trust your hand. Your scissors should feel effortless.

Result                                         What It Means            What To Do

Snaps Fully Closed                   To Loose                      Tighten Slightly

Falls most of the way                Slightly Loose              Tighten in small clicks

Stops halfway to 2/3 Closed    Balanced                      You're Set

Barely moves or sticks               Too tight                      Loosen Tightly

Tension Guide
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