Understanding the Mizutani Acro Collection
The Mizutani Acro Collection offers professional hairstylists and barbers a diverse range of handcrafted Japanese shears designed around precision, versatility, cutting power, wet and dry cutting, and advanced texturizing. Each Acro model offers a different combination of blade design, handle feel, material, and cutting performance.
Mizutani Acro Type-K
The Acro Type-K is Mizutani's versatile all-around professional shear and is especially well suited to precision work. Its lightweight feel and ergonomic semi-offset handle make it a strong choice for professionals looking for an everyday Acro cutting shear.
Mizutani Acro Type Z-1
The Acro Type Z-1 uses Mizutani Nano Powder Metal technology to create a strong, sharp professional cutting shear. It performs exceptionally well for both dry and wet haircutting and is especially useful for precision work and carving clean perimeter lines.
Mizutani Acro Type Z-2
The Acro Type Z-2 offers a heavier and more powerful cutting feel than the Z-1. Its Kengata-style convex blade features a built-up center ridge designed to increase cutting power while supporting blade durability and precise professional cutting.
Mizutani Acro Crossover 1
Developed in collaboration with Whitney Vermeer, the Acro Crossover was created for both blunt and dry cutting. The Crossover concept is designed to work for a wide range of professionals, including both hairstylists and barbers, while offering different handle configurations for personal fit.
Mizutani Acro Type ZD6
The Acro Type ZD6 is an advanced texturizing shear with teeth on both blades to create inner and outer texture, movement, and a more dynamic result. Its approximately 30% cutting ratio makes it a stronger weight-removal option within the Acro range.
Choose Acro Based on the Way You Cut
Precision and everyday versatility → Acro Type-K
Wet and dry precision cutting → Acro Type Z-1
Greater cutting power → Acro Type Z-2
Blunt and dry cutting versatility → Acro Crossover
Advanced texture and weight removal → Acro Type ZD6