Beard Scissors - 4.5 inch / 11.4 cm

Many people consider beard scissors to be strictly professional equipment that isn't found outside of a barber shop. However, that couldn't be further from the truth. If you value a handsome beard, there is no way around cutting or trimming it with scissors. We’ll reveal what you should look for when buying beard scissors and why they are absolutely essential for optimal beard care.

What material is the short Störtebekker beard scissor made of?

In our Störtebekker shop, there are two beard scissors to choose from: a long beard scissor and a small one. Both are made of stainless steel. We have them manufactured in Solingen, the premier and highest-quality address for steel. One side of the blade is micro-serrated, while the other is sharply honed. The serration prevents the hair from slipping away during cutting and ensures the hair structure is not damaged. Our short beard scissor has a total length of 102mm, a blade length of 29mm, and weighs approx. 18g. Since it also features rounded tips, it is also suitable for trimming nose hair. In our opinion, you should definitely pay attention to quality if you want to buy a short beard scissor. Only when the steel and blades are high-quality and the scissors themselves feel good in the hand can you achieve a satisfactory result. Besides stainless steel, which we use, there are also cheaper scissors made of chrome. However, with those, you have to be prepared for the fact that they will begin to rust sooner or later.

Which type of beard is the short Störtebekker beard scissor suitable for?

Whenever you want to trim, i.e., cut, your beard, you should use beard scissors for this purpose. Our product is the ideal mustache scissor as well as the best beard scissor for a full beard. It doesn't matter whether you want to trim a full beard, a mustache, or a goatee. In combination with a beard comb and a steady hand, it is your tool of choice. Due to its size, you can also manage difficult areas cleanly and neatly.

Is the short scissor intended for professional use or home use?

Our short Störtebekker beard scissor is of professional quality but is manufactured for home use. You are purchasing an absolute professional beard scissor for your bathroom. Because that is where beard scissors and a comb should never be missing for any beard wearer. If you want to equip yourself sensibly and with high quality, you can purchase the beard scissors together with shaving and beard care sets. We have put together a few fantastic sets for you in the shop.

How comfortable and ergonomic is the grip shape of the beard scissors, and are they suitable for left-handers?

Our Störtebekker beard scissors are also suitable for left-handers. Whether right- or left-handed, the short beard scissor sits comfortably in the hand and is very maneuverable. You can also perform delicate work with it. This ensures your beard always looks perfectly groomed. Due to the sharp blade and micro-serration, the beard scissors cut particularly accurately and precisely, enabling you to achieve a clean result. Regardless of whether you wear a mustache or a full beard. Always pay attention to the adjustment screw on beard scissors as well. This should be as tight as possible so that the scissors do not become loose and wobbly during handling. With lower-quality models, the screw can loosen, making precise trimming unnecessarily difficult. Since these screws often start to rust, we recommend choosing beard scissors with a ring-lock system—just like our Störtebekker beard scissors.

How often can the scissors be used and how often do they need to be sharpened?

Even the best beard scissors become dull over time. You can easily sharpen our short beard scissors at home. This can be done with a suitable whetstone or a sharpening tool available from specialty retailers. However, sharpening is even easier and guaranteed professional when done by a specialist. Have the beard scissors professionally sharpened by a barber. That way, you can be sure everything has been done correctly. You can also find plenty of DIY tips on the internet under the search term "sharpening beard scissors": it is supposedly done wonderfully with a glass pane or aluminum foil. We would be cautious. When in doubt, let a professional handle it so you can be sure your scissors will continue to cut your beard cleanly afterward. How often you need to resharpen depends somewhat on how frequently you use the scissors. Generally, however, our scissors last comparatively long.

How & how often must the short beard scissor be cleaned?

You should clean your beard scissors after every use. Rinse them thoroughly under lukewarm running water until all hair and skin flakes are removed. Then let the scissors air dry before storing them away again. You don't need anything else for cleaning. Do not dry the scissors with a towel, as the sharp blade could become dull from doing so. Anyone who values a well-groomed beard should also invest in appropriate grooming equipment. If you use cheap beard scissors or even normal scissors, you will make your beard hairs split and damaged. Aside from the fact that you won't get an accurate cut, the beard hairs will be damaged by them. The result is that your beard looks unkempt, brittle, and frizzy. When cutting, it's just like shaving—if the blades are dull, you won't get a clean result. In that sense: take a look at the shaving products in our shop right now.