Blend20 Elite Series

Softens weight lines while preserving the shape you worked to build.The Blend20 Elite places the teeth in a reverse orientation for controlled blending rather than a visibly layered texturizing effect. Its approximate 20% cutting ratio makes it easy to soften transitions gradually while maintaining the integrity of the haircut.Best for Blending short hair, tapers and fades Softening fringes and weight lines Reducing bulk without creating obvious steps Controlled blending on short or long shapes 6.0-inch right-handed design.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 experienceI’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.