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Power, reach and control for stylists and barbers who want one shear to move confidently through demanding work.
The Nova Elite pairs an assertive blade angle with a balanced straight-line handle, giving you a clean, controlled feel through thick, dense and highly textured hair. It is built for decisive cutting without turning the experience into a heavy or flashy tool.
Best for
- Scissor-over-comb and barbering
- Strong perimeter lines and long sections
- Thick, dense or coarse hair
- Stylists who prefer a straight, stable handle
The 7-inch option adds reach and a faster sweep across the comb; the shorter sizes retain the same Nova character with more compact control.
Elite construction
- Steel: VG10 cobalt stainless steel
- Hardness: 61–62 HRC
- Edge: Hollow-ground convex edge
- Heat treatment: Cryogenic treatment
- Build: Stamped steel blank, CNC-machined and hand-finished
- Finishing and QC: 47 hand-finishing steps and 5 quality-control inspections
- Country of manufacture: China
Matt’s real-world experience
I’ve used my Elite shears for years while filming FSE education, cutting clients and doing extensive mannequin work—including cutting through coarse mannequin hair. They still haven’t needed sharpening.
This is my personal experience, not a fixed sharpening interval. Edge life varies with cutting volume, technique, maintenance and the hair or materials being cut.
WHY NOVA ELITE?
Every professional hair shear we design starts with a story, something that connects how it feels in your hand to how it performs on the hair. The Nova Elite is that story for me: a dedication to dependable power and uncompromising precision.
The Origin Story: Power and Precision Inspired by the Classics
The name Nova Elite comes from my dad’s first car, a 1960s Nova SS. He loved that car and talked about it often throughout my childhood. In its day, the Nova was all about clean geometry, dependable power, and straightforward performance, no frills, just capability.
That same idea shaped the Nova Elite shear: strong, intentional, and built for people who take pride in their craft. It’s a tool that connects story, skill, and strength in every single cut.
Built for Elite Performance: Japanese Steel Meets Aggressive Design
The Nova Elite is forged from high-performance Japanese steel, engineered to glide through the thickest, densest hair textures with zero drag and no effort.
- Aggressive Blade Angle: This precision design delivers unmatched speed and accuracy, making every cut feel clean, controlled, and effortless.
- Torque-Responsive Tension System: The tension is finely tuned like a high-performance instrument. It keeps movement smooth and predictable, ensuring consistent power whether you're cutting wet, dry, long, or short.
This scissor was created for hairdressers and barbers alike, but it was perfected specifically for demanding techniques like scissor-over-comb work, the kind of cutting that requires maximum power and balance.
Introducing the 7-Inch Nova Elite Barber Shear
For the first time in our collection, we’ve introduced a 7-inch version of the Nova Elite.
This larger size is a game-changer for barbers and stylists who demand extra reach and sweep across the comb without sacrificing the critical comfort and control needed for detailed work.
Design with Purpose: A Tool That’s Meant to Work
The aesthetic of the Nova Elite is pure function. The straight-line handle gives it an exceptionally solid and balanced feel in the hand, minimizing drag and maximizing your control during long sessions.
Some have mentioned its resemblance to a finely crafted wrench, which feels fitting. My dad was a mechanic, and while the design wasn't planned this way, I appreciate the connection. It’s a powerful reminder that truly great tools are built, not just designed.
More Than a Name: What “Nova” Truly Means
The word “Nova” means new.
For me, that word represents both the past and the present, honoring where we came from while creating a tool that decisively moves us forward. The Nova Elite brings that balance to life, offering a blend of classic reliability and modern cutting technology.
This professional hair shear is built to perform and made to last a lifetime tool for the serious artist.