The Above NOVA is a 6.0-inch offset hair cutting shear, handcrafted for wet and dry cutting.
Blades are TAKEFU VG10/ZDF AG16 Cobalt steel (or equivalent) with a listed hardness of 60-61, paired with a Japan NMB or equivalent tension system.
The NOVA series features a booster balance finger tang, a quieter pin-pointed silencer, and a low-profile dial for easier finger positioning and added stability. Above states 800 cutting hours per sharpening, backed by cryogenic treatment.