About Joewell

About Joewell

Joewell - Handmade in Japan
The name Joewell is recognized by the professional hair stylists around the world as what represents the finest of Japanese-made high performance scissors. Since its establishment in 1917, Joewell has become the industry’s leader in both invention and utilisation of new technologies.

  • Material:
    The Japanese Stainless Steel as well as Cobalt alloy used for Joewell scissors belongs to the most suitable steel in the world and has the necessary degrees of hardness. Good material is the source for long lifetime and sharpness of scissors.

  • An additional Titanium coating is not only a very nice optical feature, but also gives the whole scissors solidity and protection and is perfect for hairdresssers suffering from allergic reactions.

  • Handle: (see picture 1 below)
    Symmetric Handle
    Offset Handle
    Semi offset

    Scissors with symmetric handle like the Classic series are still very popular. Scissors with offset or semi-offset, ergonomic handle ensure natural movement of thumb and fingers and therefore a relaxed handling. The handles of Joewell scissors are made from the best Stainless Steel with a with a minimized amount of nickel, an advantage for hairdressers that suffer from allergic reactions.

  • Blade Shape: (see picture 2 below)
  • Standard Blade
  • Convex Shape Blade
  • Sword Blade
  • Concave Blade

  • Screw: (see pictures below)
    Precision Flat Screw: (picture 3)
    This is an ultra-precise NC manufacturing screw with little looseness. Because this screw is flat, it does not hinder the comb when cutting and can be adjusted with a coin (with 1.7 mm less thickness).

  • Thin Adjustable Screw: (picture 4)
    The fine screw thread in the 0.3mm size makes fine-tuning possible, and the locking and tensions functions prevent loosening. By embedding the screw, a more compact design was achieved.

  • Dry Bearing Screw System: (picture 7)
    The dry bearing screw system is applied at the screw part to pursue opening/closing operation. The solid lubricated pivot point contact and the dry bearing are made of resin. The features are light, smooth opening / closing operation, maintenance free, lightweight and thin body.

  • Other specifications

  • Finger Insert: (picture 6)
    The finger inserts are available for all models. They are removable and can be changed to fit.

  • Removable Finger Rest:
    The scissors can be used either with or without the removable finger rest. The removable finger rest also has a washer which will prevent it from working loose.

  • Serial Number: (picture 5)
    Joewell scissors are identified by the product serial number, enabling us to provide you with more thorough, personalized customer care.

  • Grinding service:
    Joewell scissors are supposed to be grinded only by skilled craftsmen of the Joewell grinding service. Specially trained grinders guarantee a maximum of precision and sharpness. Information about scissors and grinding service can be obtained anytime from: