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Expert shear sharpening done right

Specializing in Japanese Convex Beauty, Barber, & Grooming Shears

At Sharpen by Mail, we offer expert shear sharpening services using the latest technology to ensure that your high-end Japanese convex shears are in top condition. 


We understand that a properly functioning sharp shear is essential for your business, which is why we strive to provide the best shear sharpening services in the industry.


With over 17 years of experience sharpening high-end Japanese convex shears we know how to get them working right so you can be at your best.

WHAT WE SHARPEN

Sharpen By Mail specializes in convex beauty, barber, and grooming shears but we also sharpen all types of other scissors including sewing, fabric, and industrial.  Short, long, curved, straight, convex, bevel, serrated, corrugated, thinners, chunkers, blenders, and pinking.  


We sharpen any brand of shears including Anvil USA, Shark Fin, Sensei, Kasho, Wolff, Kashi, Aussie Dog, Hikari, Yasaka, Lucky Hare, Fromm, Geib Buttercut, Rose Line, Shisato, Kansai, Jaguar, Heritage, KAI, Monk, Arius Eickert, Kenchii, Centrix, Oster, Joewell, Washi, Ookomi, RazorSharp, Sakura, Mitsuzaki, Cricket, Kamisori, Andis, Nina, and all others. 



HOW WE SHARPEN

We provide mail in scissor sharpening services using professional grade machines and tools that have been specifically designed for sharpening scissors. Sharpening by mail is a convenient and reliable way to get your scissors working again quickly.

Sharpen By Mail technicians have been certified by the National Sharpeners Guild (NSG) and multiple shear manufacturers.


Sharpening is performed using one of our professional sharpening systems depending on the type of scissors to be sharpened: Ez-Vex, Hira-To, Hamaguri USA, Katoku, or Twice As Sharp with the inside hone line on convex shears sharpened by hand using Japanese style whetstones, specialty equipment, and other advanced techniques. Corrugations and serrations are created using the Corru-gator system or by hand using special tooling jigs and diamond coated files. 


HAVE YOUR SCISSORS SHARPENED TODAY!

1 - Print and fill out the Mail In Service Form.  See below.

2 - Fill out the online form to create a USPS Priority Mail Shipping Label and print it out.

3 - Pack your scissors securely in a box along with the Mail In Service Form. 

4 - Attach the USPS Priority Mail Shipping Label to the package. 

5 - Give the package to your USPS mail carrier or drop it in a USPS mailbox.

6 - We will add the cost of the postage to your invoice.

Price List

Beauty, Barber, & Grooming Shear Sharpening

All shears are inspected, sharpened, lubricated, adjusted, and tested. Basic washers and silencers are replaced as needed at no additional charge. There is an additional charge for repairing someone else's substandard work based on the level of effort required. **To be eligible for quantity pricing all shears must be beauty, barber, or grooming shears only, they must all be received in the same package, listed on the same order form, and paid for in one transaction.**

1 Pair of Beauty, Barber, or Grooming Shears

30 ea

Price for one pair of beauty, barber, or grooming straight, curved, bevel, convex, shears, thinners, chunkers, or blenders.

2-3 Pair of Beauty, Barber, or Grooming Shears - 10% OFF

27 ea

SAVE $3 PER PAIR - Price for 2 to 3 pair of beauty, barber, or grooming shears (any combination of straight, curved, bevel, convex, shears, thinners, chunkers, or blenders). **To be eligible for quantity pricing all shears must be beauty, barber, or grooming shears only, they must all be received in the same package, listed on the same order form, and paid for in one transaction.** 

4-6 Pair of Beauty, Barber, or Grooming Shears - 15% OFF

25.50 ea

SAVE $4.50 PER PAIR - Price for four to six pair of beauty, barber, or grooming shears (any combination of straight, curved, bevel, convex, shears, thinners, chunkers, or blenders). **To be eligible for quantity pricing all shears must be beauty, barber, or grooming shears only, they must all be received in the same package, listed on the same order form, and paid for in one transaction.** 

7-9 Pair of Beauty, Barber, or Grooming Shears - 20% OFF

24 ea

SAVE $6 PER PAIR - Price for seven to nine pair of beauty, barber, or grooming shears (any combination of straight, curved, bevel, convex, shears, thinners, chunkers, or blenders). **To be eligible for quantity pricing all shears must be beauty, barber, or grooming shears only, they must all be received in the same package, listed on the same order form, and paid for in one transaction.** 

10 or More Pair of Beauty, Barber, or Grooming Shears - 25% OFF

22.50 ea

SAVE $7.50 PER PAIR - Price for ten or more pair of beauty, barber, or grooming shears (any combination of straight, curved, bevel, convex, shears, thinners, chunkers, or blenders). **To be eligible for quantity pricing all shears must be beauty, barber, or grooming shears only, they must all be received in the same package, listed on the same order form, and paid for in one transaction.** 

Repairing Substandard Work Surcharge (Reestablishing Set)

+10

If we have to fix what someone else messed up it takes more time so there may be a surcharge for the repair.

Repairing Substandard Work Surcharge (Reestablishing Hone Line)

+5

If we have to fix what someone else messed up it takes more time so there may be a surcharge for the repair. 

Repairing Substandard Work Surcharge (Reestablishing Convex Shape)

+5

If we have to fix what someone else messed up it takes more time so there may be a surcharge for the repair.

Repairing Substandard Work Surcharge (Angle Correction)

+5

If we have to fix what someone else messed up it takes more time so there may be a surcharge for the repair.


All Other Scissors & Shears Sharpening

All scissors and shears are inspected, sharpened, lubricated, adjusted, and tested. Basic washers and silencers are replaced as needed at no additional charge. There is an additional charge for repairing someone else's substandard work based on the level of effort required.

Industrial & Tailoring Scissors

12

Upholstery, composites, fiberglass, kevlar, poultry, leather, sails, commercial textile, etc. Any shears longer than 8 1/2 inches in total length.

Fabric, Sewing, Household, Utility, & Pinking Shears

10

Quilting & seamstress, kitchen, craft, paper, school, etc. Shears between 6 & 8 1/2 inches in total length.

Embroidery & other Small Scissors

8

Less than 6 inches total shear length.

Repairing Substandard Work Surcharge (Reestablishing Set)

+10

If we have to fix what someone else messed up it takes more time so there may be a surcharge for the repair.

Repairing Substandard Work Surcharge (Angle Correction)

+5

If we have to fix what someone else messed up it takes more time so there may be a surcharge for the repair. 


Clipper Blade Sharpening

All blades are inspected, sharpened, lubricated, adjusted, and tested. Replaced (old) parts are returned to the customer. There is an additional charge for cleaning based on the level of effort required (e.g. dander buildup, blood, or feces). There is an additional charge for repairing someone else's' substandard work based on the level of effort required (e.g. reestablishing the hollow due to being flat ground).

A5 Style Detachable Blades (Steel)

7

Steel cutter

A5 Style Detachable Wide Blades (Steel)

8

Steel cutter

Large Clipper Blade Sets

8

Horse, Cattle, & Sheep 

A5 Style Detachable Blades (Ceramic)

14/22/26

If ceramic cutter blades do not function properly after sharpening we will recommend the purchase of a new replacement cutter of your choice; Ceramic or Steel. Sharpening price of $14 will still apply.

Replacement Steel cutter +$8

Replacement Ceramic cutter +$12


A5 Style Detachable Wide Blades (Ceramic)

16/26/29

If ceramic cutter blades do not function properly after sharpening we will recommend the purchase of a new replacement cutter of your choice; Ceramic or Steel. Sharpening price of $16 will still apply.

Replacement Steel Wide cutter +$10

Replacement Ceramic Wide cutter +$13


Wahl ARCO 5-in-1 Blades

16

Sharpen comb and replace the cutter

Adjustable Clipper Blades

7

Andis Master, Oster Fast Feed, Wahl Senior, etc.

Repairing Substandard Work Surcharge

+8

If we have to fix what someone else messed up it takes more time so there may be a surcharge per blade set (e.g. reestablishing the hollow due to being flat ground)

Cleaning Surcharge - Dirty

+3

There is an additional charge for cleaning based on the level of effort required per blade set (e.g. dander buildup, blood, or feces). 

Dirty Clipper Blades +$3


Cleaning Surcharge - Nasty

+5

There is an additional charge for cleaning based on the level of effort required per blade set (e.g. dander buildup, blood, or feces).

Nasty Clipper Blades +$5


Cleaning Surcharge - Totally Gross

+13

There is an additional charge for cleaning based on the level of effort required per blade set (e.g. dander buildup, blood, or feces).

Totally Gross (Blood/Feces) Clipper Blades +$13


Clipper Repair

Most common Andis, & Oster parts are kept in stock for a quick turnaround.

Andis Clipper

20+

Plus the cost of parts

Oster Clippers

20+

Plus the cost of parts

All prices are for basic sharpening services. Cleaning, extensive repairs, and replacement parts will incur additional charges. Prices as of October 1, 2025. Prices are subject to change without notice.

MAIL IN SERVICE FORM

Download and Print the Mail In Service Form

Click on the picture to download the Mail In Service Form.

Priority Mail Shipping Label

Convenience Postage

Create and Print a USPS Priority Mail Return Label


Click on the picture to go to the online form.


NO MORE WAITING IN LINE AT THE POST OFFICE!

Our Convenience Postage service allows you to create a priority mail return label to use to send your package to us. Simply print it out, attach it to your package, and give the package to your mail carrier or deposit it into a USPS mailbox. The USPS will calculate the postage amount and charge our account when they deliver the package. We will then add the postage amount to your invoice. Size and weight of the package determines the cost.


This is NOT free shipping. You will be charged for postage if you use our Convenience Postage option to send your package to us.

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National Sharpeners Guild Sponsor

We Are Proud Sponsors and Members

The NSG is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit corporation owned by sharpeners, for the benefit of sharpeners.  Shear Precision Sharpening is proud to sponsor the NSG.  Jesse & Dawn Hockett have been members since 2012 and continue to participate and support the NSG.

Find out more

Mission Statement

The National Sharpeners Guild is an industry trade group established to advance the knowledge and skills of beauty tool sharpeners. The organization certifies sharpeners of shears, scissors, thinning shears, and clipper blades so that there is a fair and unbiased evaluation of the sharpening ability and provides resources for best business practices, training, and the advancement of the sharpening industry. 

Vision Statement

To become the preeminent source of knowledge and training for the beauty tool sharpening industry by hosting fun, effective, and welcoming conventions and certification events. To provide an atmosphere in which sharpeners of all experience levels can gather and learn from each other and to advance the cause of certified sharpeners and their usefulness and benefit to other industries.

Goals

  • Foster participation in the guild and continuous improvement within our industry. 
  • Be a positive and respected influence within the sharpening community. 
  • Set the standards for professional sharpeners. 

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