WHAT MAKES THE CUT?

Craftmanship is key when choosing the right scissors for you, here we explore the industry’s finest on the market right now

AKIRO 5.75’’ SCISSOR -PRO COLLECTION

The Matakki Akiro 5.75” scissors ensure superior performance. Incorporating these into your toolkit means investing in a blend of ergonomic excellence, ensuring both your comfort and the satisfaction of your clients.

Price: £115 www.matakki.com/the-akiro-575-haircutting-scissor

HAZUKI SCISSORS

The sculpted handles give optimum comfort and the Japanese 440C Aichi steel blades make for extreme cutting power. Comes with lifetime guarantee and accidental 12 month drop warranty.

Price: £295 (matching set): £465

Available in 5.5’’, 6.0’’, 6.5’’ & 7.0’’ www.matakki.com/matakki-hazukiprofessional-hair-cutting-scissors

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RYOMA MK2 SCISSORS

The Ryoma MK2’s VG10 steel blades allow barbers and hairdressers to glide effortlessly through all hair types. The result is smooth, clean cuts with minimal effort, reducing strain on the hands and arms. Professionals can trust it to maintain performance.

Price: £395 www.matakki.com/matakki-ryoma-professional-hair-cutting-scissors

PASSION KOKAJI FAT

The polished beauty of the naturally occurring Damascus swirls is enhanced against the textured grain of acid treated Damascus on the handle. It features a weighted blade to create unrivalled cutting power which is counterbalanced with an ergonomic grip for comfort.

Price: £510 (inc. VAT)

Available in 6.0” www.dowa-international.com

PASSION COBALT AQUA

What truly sets the Passion Cobalt Aqua apart is its sharpness. Precision-honed to a level that surpasses industry standards, Aqua effortlessly slices through hair with ease. The wide mid-section of the blade will assist when slide cutting – perfect for a natural looking finish when dry cutting.

Price: £180 (inc. VAT)

Available in 5.5”/6.0”/6.5” www.dowa-international.com

PASSION COBALT REX

For those who demand the absolute highest in cut quality, the COBALT REX features a slim sword blade and ergonomic handle, ball bearing screw system packed into a lightweight frame. The hardened cobalt alloy delivers a powerful precise cut that would satisfy the most demanding stylists.

Price: £288 (inc. VAT)

Available in 5.0”/5.5”/6.0” www.dowa-international.com

PASSION PHANTOM

Phantom features razor sharp blades with shortened handles so that they don’t feel clumsy in the larger sizes and instead give excellent blade control. Forged from 440c high carbon steel core with a titanium finish.

Price: £180 (inc. VAT)

Available in 5.5”/6.0”/6.5”/7.0” www.dowa-international.com

OSAKA COBALT MASTER

The hollow ground VG10 cobalt blades deliver an incredibly sharp cut that is always under your control thanks to the extra wide dovetail finger rest. An all-round scissor for those who aim higher.

Price: £165 (inc. VAT)

Available in 6.0”/6.5”/7.0” Right Hand & Left Hand www.dowa-international.com

OSAKA SUPER ERGO

The Super Ergo is built for comfort and quick response. The blade generates extra power for effortless cutting and the weight balance makes it the most complete scissor for those who seek perfect all-round scissors.

Price: £132 (inc. VAT).

Available in Right Hand 5.0”/5.5”/6.0”/6.5”/7.0”/ Thinning 6.0” 30 teeth Left Hand 5.0”/5.5”/6.0” www.dowa-international.com

KYOTO PHOENIX SAPPHIRE

The short Phoenix handles bring the blades closer to your hand for close control whilst the overall design is accommodating for fingers of all sizes. Razor sharp crisp edges suitable for all round precision cutting.

Price: 108 (inc. VAT).

Available in 5.5”/6.0”/6.5”/7.0”/Thinning 6.0” 40 teeth www.dowa-international.com

KYOTO SPRINT

Kyoto Sprint is forged from high carbon steel and guarantees a quality cut so that you can get on with improving your skills. Super value scissors ideal for all types of cutting.

  Price: £72 (inc. VAT).

 Available in Right Hand 5.0”/5.5”/6.0”/6.5”/7.0”/ Thinning 5.5” 40 teeth. Left Hand 5.0”/5.5”/6.0”/6.5”/Thinning 5.5” 40 teeth www.dowa-international.com

HAITO PANSA

The Haito Pansa is a handcrafted stainlesssteel scissor with a black Teflon coating. Its long, classic design features a convex cutting edge for precision cutting. Equipped with a traditional flat screw system, it comes with a charcoal grey wallet for safe storage. Available in 5.5” and 6”.

Price: £42 (inc. VAT) www.hairtools.co.uk

HAITO KOBURA

This scissor features an engraved snake design, semi-offset handle, and curved thumb for optimal comfort. Designed to reduce strain, it has a convex cutting edge, hollow-ground blades, and a durable screw with a built-in ball-bearing.

Price: £65.46 (inc. VAT) www.hairtools.co.uk

HAITO ROZU

This is a handcrafted stainless-steel scissor with a rose gold titanium coating. The offset design and curved thumb provide optimal comfort. A hand-adjustment screw and a convex cutting edge ensures smooth, professional cutting and slicing.

  Price: £81.54 www.hairtools.co.uk

MIGIWA SWIVEL OFFSET

Available in 5.5” and 6” blade sizes, the Migiwa Swivel Offset scissors feature a rotating thumb ring, ensuring a comfortable thumb positioning, which promotes a more natural and flexible cutting motion and prevents wrist, finger, and shoulder strain.

  Price: £175+VAT www.kashoscissors.co.uk