Backorder & Stock Update 2026

Stock arriving from Japan

Many models are in stock and ship as normal. The models below are on backorder while new shipments make their way from Japan. Updated October 16, 2026.

Find your model, open it and press Backorder. If there is no button, email us and we will reserve it.

Estimated windows. Shipping from Japan can move them.

Arriving late October

Closest to arriving. Backorders ship first when this stock lands.

  • Kids Gem5.5" and 6.0" cutting scissors
  • Classic PRO set4.5" or 5.0" cutting with a 30- or 40-tooth thinning scissor

Arriving late November to December

Further out. These depend on production and shipping from Japan, so treat the dates as a guide.

  • UmiLeft-handed cutting scissors in 5.5" and 6.0"
  • Umi setLeft-handed cutting and thinning sets with 5.5" or 6.0" cutting
  • Umi thinningLeft-handed thinning scissors
  • Umi master 3-piece setLeft-handed sets with two cutting scissors (5.5" or 6.0") and a thinning scissor

In stock now

Many models ship as normal. If an option shows Unavailable, email us for an arrival date.

How to backorder

On the product page

Choose your options and press Backorder. Backorders ship first when stock arrives.

By email

No Backorder button? Email hello@japanscissorshop.com with the model and size. We will reserve it for you.

What a backorder includes

First priority dispatch

Your order ships before general stock is listed.

Complimentary extras

A maintenance kit, Japanese carbon fibre combs and a travel case are included.

Price held

You pay the price listed when you order.

Full refund before dispatch

Changed your mind? Cancel your backorder for a full refund before it ships.

Common questions

When am I charged?

When you place the order. That secures your place in the queue and locks in the listed price.

I already have a backorder. When will it ship?

It ships when that model arrives, in the window listed above. Dates have moved since our earlier updates, so use these estimates in place of any earlier date. If your model or size is not listed, or the new date does not suit you, email hello@japanscissorshop.com with your order number. We will confirm your date, or cancel it for a full refund.

Can I cancel?

Yes. Cancel any time before dispatch for a full refund. Email us your order number.

Will the price change before my order ships?

No. You pay the price listed when you order.

The model I want has no Backorder button.

Not every model has backorders switched on. Email hello@japanscissorshop.com with the model, size and your details and we will reserve it for you.

How long does shipping take once stock arrives?

Backorders ship by express courier with tracking within 1 to 2 business days of stock arriving. Most deliveries in Canada take 2 to 6 business days after dispatch, and remote areas can take longer. Duties or taxes may apply: see our shipping policy.

Can I switch to a model that is in stock?

Yes. Email hello@japanscissorshop.com and we will switch your order and ship the in-stock model straight away. We will settle any price difference.

Why are these models on backorder?

New stock ships to us from Japan. Manufacturing lead times have stretched, and several of these models use steels such as VG10, ATS-314 and cobalt that need careful heat treatment and hand finishing.

Questions about stock or a backorder?

Email us or use the contact form. If you already have an order, include the order number.

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