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"Yeah, It's Weird To Say
You Sell Scissors."

Just how does someone get into selling scissors?

It’s a niche job, no doubt—but that doesn’t mean it’s a small industry. Hattori Hanzo Shears is the largest provider of Japanese steel scissors in the world. And with more than 120 sales territories across the U.S., Hattori Hanzo employs hundreds of field reps and professional educators who work seven days a week to keep America’s 500,000+ barbers and stylists equipped with the best tools in the industry.

That kind of sales force requires constant recruitment. And what better way to staff an untraditional team than with an untraditional commercial?

Filmed with Santa Monica Field Rep Chris Gillis, this spot highlights what makes Hanzo such a compelling place to work—from base salary and commission to medical coverage and profit sharing. It’s straightforward, authentic, and just a little unexpected—a lot like Hanzo itself.

Think you know someone who might make a great fit as a Hanzo Field Rep in your area? Send them to hanzocareers.com and see what happens.

And if you want to watch the spot, click the link below. You never know—after seeing it, you might just want to apply yourself.

Overview

Creation of an untraditional commercial spot for Hattori Hanzo Shears—filmed on a RED EPIC Mysterium-X 5K Digital Cinema Camera—designed to capture the excitement, independence, and earning potential of a Hanzo Field Rep.

Project Notes

120

The number of United States-based sales territories that Hattori Hanzo Shears actively recruits for throughout the year.

60

60 seconds of runtime. Designed for both television and social media, the commercial balances cinematic storytelling with clear, purpose-driven recruitment messaging.

2

The number of Happy Meals paid to the CEO's son for his role in the commercial. He stepped in at the last minute to play the "young caddy."
Client
Hattori Hanzo Shears
Role
Director
Producer
Screenwriter
Cinematographer
Editor
Services
Film Direction & Production
Cinematography
Script Creation
Video & Audio Editing
Camera Platform
RED EPIC Mysterium-X 5K Digital Cinema Camera

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