Curved Dog Grooming Thinning Shears, 7.25 Inch Japanese 440C

Straight shears struggle with the rounded shapes that make a groom look finished: teddy bear heads, full topknots, tidy round feet, and soft leg columns. These curved dog grooming thinning shears are built for exactly that work. A 20 to 25 degree curve follows the natural contours of the dog, and you can choose a V-tooth blade for gentle blending or a fishbone chunker that removes bulk fast. Both are made from Japanese 440C steel, hardened to 62 HRC.

Choose Your Thinning Style

The two blade options handle very different jobs, and many groomers keep both on the table.

The V-tooth takes off a little hair with each cut, so it's forgiving for blending scissor marks and finishing a smooth, natural look. The fishbone chunker takes off much more, which speeds up shaping on thick or curly coats.

Why the Curve Matters

A 20 to 25 degree arc is the most common curvature in professional grooming, and for good reason. It lets the blade sit along rounded areas instead of cutting flat spots into them. That makes it easier to sculpt round heads, bevel feet, shape tails, and blend the transitions between body and legs.

Key Features

• Japanese 440C steel: Hardened to 62 HRC for a sharp, lasting edge.
• 20 to 25 degree curve: Follows rounded areas like heads, feet, and topknots.
• Two tooth styles: 25% V-tooth for blending or 70% fishbone for bulk removal.
• Adjustable tension screw: Fine-tune the blade tightness for a smooth, stable cut.
• Hand-ground blades: Finished by hand for close, even contact along the curve.
• Finger rest: Adds control and reduces hand strain during long sessions.
• Titanium color plating: Available in black, gold, or rainbow.

Specifications

• Size: 7.25 in
• Blade length: 8.8 cm (about 3.5 in)
• Overall length: 19.6 cm (about 7.7 in)
• Steel: Japanese 440C, 62 HRC
• Curvature: 20 to 25 degrees
• Brand: Fenice

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I choose the V-tooth or the fishbone chunker shears?

If you groom at home or mainly finish and blend, start with the 25% V-tooth. It's more forgiving. If you work on thick, curly coats and want to remove bulk quickly, the 70% fishbone chunker saves time.

Can I adjust the tension on these thinning shears?

Yes. The adjustable screw at the pivot lets you tighten or loosen the blades. Keep it snug enough that the blades close cleanly without folding hair, but loose enough to open and close smoothly.

Always keep the blade tips pointed away from your dog's eyes and skin, and work slowly around the face and paws. For clipper work before scissoring, browse our dog hair trimmers, and find more tools in our grooming shears collection.