UK

Janome Soft N Sharp Sidebent 9 in review

Japanese knife-edge blades

ResearchedSewSift editorialChecked Nov 1, 2026
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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

What to watch for

Key specs

Length9in
MakerKai, Japan
BladesKnife edge

How the score breaks down

Core performance on paper2.6 / 3
Ease for beginners1.7 / 2
Value1.4 / 2
Reliability reports1.3 / 1.5
Local support and warranty1.0 / 1.5

Weights from how we score. Scores are provisional and based on cited sources, not a test.

Price and where to buy

No US price found

No pay-to-rank

Makers and shops can't buy a score or a place in a list.

Researched, sources cited

Specs, manuals, maker pages and owner reports, each with a checked date.

US prices and stores

US dollars before sales tax, with the store and the date we checked.

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