BMAC Product Guide by Greg Robins

Celebrate your craft and artistry Honed from years of experience and expertise, every pair or Bmac scissors are made with extreme attention to detail. The perfect balance. The strongest metals. The smoothest movement. Bmac scissors deliver the best performance of any professional scissor on the planet. Your craft is honored by the Chairman of Bmac, Shigeru Fujita. He puts your artistry, skills and comfort as the main goal of every design - from achieving the perfect ergonomics to slicing through hair with the sharpest and longest lasting

edge possible. Bmac scissors are created with the express goal of durability, cutting speed and precision as top priorities. Nothing will stand in the way of your creativity. Your scissors are the most important tool you will ever own - we understand the importance of your investment and stand behind your choice. The Japan-based studio where Bmac scissors are created, strict attention is paid to the smallest details, from the source of raw materials to the final packaging. Niigata is home to well respected

precision tool makers and the local Japanese team members have precision in their way of life and work experience. You can own these as a badge of honor and pride in your career as a stylist. These prestige tools will open the doors to your creativity and unleash the artist in you. Bmac scissors are developed to give you the most freedom to design day in and day out. Durable movement, smooth action, incredible comfort and long-lasting edges is the reward of owning a pair of Bmac scissors.

AIKO

• Anatomic designed handles provide a natural fit for most hand sizes.

• FLT® Contact Point System

• Handle: Straight

• Highest-grade carbon steel provides the longest lasting sharpness for a traditionally made scissor.

• Pivot: FLT

• The 3 Series offer an affordable entry price.

• Traditional single adjustable contact point mechanism with a “micro” sized ball bearing system built into the bolt for a very smooth cutting movement. • The highest performing adjustable system available, which will not loosen through extended use.

• Finger rest: Double Detachable • Stock Sizes: 5.0” 5.5” 6.0” 6.5” 7.0”

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All Bmac shears are guaranteed to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for the life of the shear. Shears are to receive one free sharpening & service, in the first year of ownership. Warranty void if shear has been abused, neglected or if has been serviced by a non-authorized Bmac service centre USA: 1415 West 22nd Street, Tower Floor, Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523 T: 630-279-5500 Toll Free: 855-279-5500 www.bmacscissorsusa.com Canada: 100 King Street West, Suite 5600, Toronto, Ontario, M5X 1C9 T: 416-644-5084 Toll Free: 800-641-7936 www.bmacscissors.ca

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AIKO semi offset

AIKO

semi offset

• Slight offset anatomic designed handles provide a natural fit for your hand.

• FLT® Contact Point System

• Handle: Semi offset

• Highest-grade carbon steel provides the longest lasting sharpness for a traditionally made scissor.

• Pivot: FLT

• The 3 Series offer an affordable entry price.

• Finger rest: Single Detachable • Stock Sizes: 5.0” 5.5” 6.0”

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RATIO 31

• Handle: Straight • Pivot: KMBB • Finger rest: Double detachable

• 31 asymmetrical “U” shaped teeth blends hair by exactly 31%

• KMBB® Contact Point System

• Our most popular blending shear removes heaviness leaving the hair looking full.

• A superior ball bearing mechanism integrated into the “flat” bolt then locked into a secure nut system, provides a very sleek design and smooth feel.

• Highest-grade carbon steel provides the longest lasting sharpness for a traditionally made scissor. • The 3 Series offer an affordable entry price.

• This unique system combines for a traditional “pivot” and “ride” design scissor, with the a pre-adjusted tension flat control system. The best of both worlds!

• Stock Sizes: 6”

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STILETTO

3 R

STILETTO

• Traditional sleek design built for precision and point cutting.

• Handle: Straight

• High-grade Super Gold II powder steel gives each scissor equal placement of metal molecules. Provides a more balanced hardness; soft feel, incredibly sharp

• Pivot: ESP

• The 3R Series provides premium strength with forward designs

• ESP Contact Point System • An enclosed split screw pivot provides a similar style to traditionally designed scissors. • The bolt with a mini bearing system is encased into the back of the scissor with fine oil and metal spring, allowing for unprecedented smoothness.

• Finger rest: Single detachable/ Interchangeable • Stock Sizes: 5.0” 5.5” 6.0”

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SHINKANSEN

3 R

SHINKANSEN

• Handle: Offset • Pivot: KMBB • Finger rest: Single detachable

• Unique offset handles and longer blades provide powerful leverage for bulk cutting.

• KMBB® Contact Point System • A superior ball bearing mechanism integrated into the “flat” bolt then locked into a secure nut system, provides a very sleek design and smooth feel.

• High-grade Super Gold II powder steel gives each scissor equal placement of metal molecules. Provides a more balanced hardness; soft feel, incredibly sharp • The 3R Series provides premium strength with forward thinking designs

• This unique system combines for a traditional “pivot” and “ride” design scissor, with the a pre-adjusted tension flat control system. The best of both worlds!

• Stock Sizes: 6.55”

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DEA

• Handle: Straight • Pivot: SPN • Finger rest: Single detachable

• Our most anatomically designed scissor with handles that offer the best fit for a traditional shear.

• SPN® Contact Point System • Disc-shaped contact point between the blades reduces wear with no exposure to the traditional “ride” area.

• High-grade Super Gold II powder steel gives each scissor equal placement of metal molecules. Provides a more balanced hardness; soft feel, incredibly sharp. • The 4 Series provides the ultimate versatility with largest model selection in the Bmac line.

• High-precision ball bearing enclosed ring between the split nut and top blade for the smoothest cutting movement.

• Stock Sizes: 5.0” 5.5” 6.0” 6.5” 7.0”

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DEA OFFSET

• Handle: Offset • Pivot: SPN • Finger rest: Single detachable

• Ergonomic offset finger hole design provides a natural fit for most hand sizes.

• SPN® Contact Point System

• High-grade Super Gold II powder steel gives each scissor equal placement of metal molecules. Provides a more balanced hardness; soft feel, incredibly sharp.

• Disc-shaped contact point between the blades reduces wear with no exposure to the traditional “ride” area.

• The 4 Series provides the ultimate versatility with largest model selection in the Bmac line.

• High-precision ball bearing enclosed ring between the split nut and top blade for the smoothest cutting movement.

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DEA PLUS

• Handle: Straight • Pivot: SPN • Finger rest: Molded fixed

• The antomically designed handles have slightly more fitted finger holes with a molded finger fixed rest for ultimate comfort

• SPN® Contact Point System • Disc-shaped contact point between the blades reduces wear with no exposure to the traditional “ride” area.

• High-precision ball bearing enclosed ring between the split nut and top blade for the smoothest cutting movement.

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DEA GO SLOW!!

• Handle: Straight

• Uniquely designed “bamboo” shaped scissors are narrower near the contact point and wider in the middle of the blades. Designed specifically for “slide” cutting on both wet and dry hair.

• Pivot: SPN

• High-grade Super Gold II powder steel gives each scissor equal placement of metal molecules. Provides a more balanced hardness; soft feel, incredibly sharp.

• Finger rest: Double detached

• The 4 Series provides the ultimate versatility with largest model selection in the Bmac line.

• SPN® Contact Point System • Disc-shaped contact point between the blades reduces wear with no exposure to the traditional “ride” area. • High-precision ball bearing enclosed ring between the split nut and top blade for the smoothest cutting movement.

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RATIO 23

• Handle: Straight • Pivot: SPN • Finger rest: Double detachable

• 27 “Reverse T” shaped Teeth texturizes hair by exactly 23%.

• SPN® Contact Point System

• Removes bulk evenly leaving the hair with amazing volume.

• Disc-shaped contact point between the blades reduces wear with no exposure to the traditional “ride” area.

• High-precision ball bearing enclosed ring between the split nut and top blade for the smoothest cutting movement.

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RATIO 27

• Handle: Straight • Pivot: SPN • Finger rest: Double detachable

• 43 “V shaped” teeth thins hair by exactly 27%.

• SPN® Contact Point System

• Blends with no lines left in the hair.

• Disc-shaped contact point between the blades reduces wear with no exposure to the traditional “ride” area.

• High-precision ball bearing enclosed ring between the split nut and top blade for the smoothest cutting movement.

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RATIO 47

• 17 “triple notch” teeth cuts hair by exactly 47%.

• Handle: Straight

• Creates an evenly textured style by removing most of the bulk in one cutting movement.

• Pivot: SPN

• High-grade Super Gold II powder steel gives each scissor equal placement of metal molecules. Provides a more balanced hardness; soft feel, incredibly sharp.

• Finger rest: Double detachable

• The 4 Series provides the ultimate versatility with largest model selection in the Bmac line.

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GINZA

• Handle:Semi Straight

• The ultimate scissor with wider handle and very slight offset design offers more control for most hand sizes. The saber shaped blade provides additional strength for cutting thick hair.

• Pivot: SPN

• High-grade Super Gold II powder steel gives each scissor equal placement of metal molecules. Provides a more balanced hardness; soft feel, incredibly sharp.

• Finger rest: Molded fixed

• The 5 Series provides Bmac users with luxury comfort and cutting performance in both models.

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AQUARAMA

• Handle:Offset • Pivot: SPN • Finger rest: Molded fixed

• The ergonomic offset designed scissor with ultimate hand made workmanship, provides the most comfortable molded scissor for most hand types.

• SPN® Contact Point System • Disc-shaped contact point between the blades reduces wear with no exposure to the traditional “ride” area.

• High-grade Super Gold II powder steel gives each scissor equal placement of metal molecules. Provides a more balanced hardness; soft feel, incredibly sharp. • The 5 Series provides you with luxury comfort and cutting performance..

• High-precision ball bearing enclosed ring between the split nut and top blade for the smoothest cutting movement.

• Stock Sizes: 5.5” 6.2”

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RATIO 21 DOUBLE T

• 29 “Tri-step” shaped Teeth on both blades blends hair by an exact 21%

• SPN® Contact Point System

• Handle: Straight

• Our most technically designed thinning shear provides the unparalleled smoothness.

• Pivot: SPN

• High-grade Super Gold II powder steel gives each scissor equal placement of metal molecules. Provides a more balanced hardness; soft feel, incredibly sharp.

• Finger rest: Double detachable

• Disc-shaped contact point between the blades reduces wear with no exposure to the traditional “ride” area. • High-precision ball bearing enclosed ring between the split nut and top blade for the smoothest cutting movement.

• The 5 Series provides you with luxury comfort and cutting performance.

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