Janome Soft N Sharp Sidebent 9in review
Japanese knife-edge blades
8.0/10 provisional Provisional
Made by Kai of Japan in stainless steel, with knife-edge blades and a side-bent design that keeps fabric flat on the table. Researched from retailer and maker listings; we have not tested it, and the score is provisional.
Pick it if
you want a sharp, light Japanese shear.
Skip it if
you are on a tight budget.
What owners and reviewers like
- Made by Kai
- Knife-edge blades
- Side-bent
What to watch for
- £28
Key specs
| Length | 9in |
|---|---|
| Maker | Kai, Japan |
| Blades | Knife edge |
How the score breaks down
| Core performance on paper | 2.6 / 3 |
|---|---|
| Ease for beginners | 1.7 / 2 |
| Value | 1.4 / 2 |
| Reliability reports | 1.3 / 1.5 |
| UK support and warranty | 1.0 / 1.5 |
Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.
Price and where to buy
£28 inc VAT (Sew Essential, checked 1 Nov 2026)
Sources
All checked 1 November 2026. We read these; we did not test the products ourselves.