The Best Aichi Scissors
Aichi is a South Korean scissor brand founded in Busan in 2015 by Aichi International Co., Ltd. The range covers cutting, thinning, and curved shears in 440C stainless steel. Guide prices for catalogued models range from US$280 to US$290 where available.
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What are the best Aichi scissors?
The VX Gold Handle (US$280) is the standard cutting model with a gold-accent handle. The Curve-7 (US$290) is the dedicated curved scissor for techniques requiring a bent blade. The Elite AM is the core cutting model in the Elite series.
Aichi International Co., Ltd. produces an extensive Elite series — AM, AL, AMB, AMG, AN, VX — covering different length and weight profiles in 440C stainless steel. Thinning models include the AM-30B, AMD-25, and XCB-26. A left-handed model is also in the catalogue.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Aichi VX Gold Handle Cutting Scissors Aichi | Pick 2 Aichi Curve 7 Inch Curved Scissors Aichi | Pick 3 Aichi Elite AM Aichi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$280Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$290Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | 440C Stainless Steel | 440C Stainless Steel | Not listed |
| Made in | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Handle | Offset | Even | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Curved convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0· 6.5· 7.0 | 7.0 | 5.5· 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 Aichi picks from US$280 to US$290
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Aichi VX Gold Handle Cutting Scissors
- 440C Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Available through the Aichi retailer network.
View Aichi VX Gold Handle Cutting Scissors - 2Aichi
Aichi Curve 7 Inch Curved Scissors
- 440C Stainless Steel
- Even handle
- Curved convex blade
Available through the Aichi retailer network.
View Aichi Curve 7 Inch Curved Scissors - 3Aichi
Aichi Elite AM
- 440C Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Available through the Aichi retailer network.
View Aichi Elite AM
The Aichi range
Aichi is a South Korean scissor brand founded in Busan in 2015 by Aichi International Co., Ltd. The range covers cutting, thinning, and curved shears in 440C stainless steel. Guide prices for catalogued models range from US$280 to US$290 where available.
Aichi International Co., Ltd. produces an extensive Elite series — AM, AL, AMB, AMG, AN, VX — covering different length and weight profiles in 440C stainless steel. Thinning models include the AM-30B, AMD-25, and XCB-26. A left-handed model is also in the catalogue.
How we chose
The VX Gold Handle (US$280) is the standard cutting model with a gold-accent handle. The Curve-7 (US$290) is the dedicated curved scissor for techniques requiring a bent blade. The Elite AM is the core cutting model in the Elite series. Aichi International Co., Ltd. produces an extensive Elite series — AM, AL, AMB, AMG, AN, VX — covering different length and weight profiles in 440C stainless steel. Thinning models include the AM-30B, AMD-25, and XCB-26. A left-handed model is also in the catalogue. Guide prices are at time of writing; confirm current figures and availability directly with the brand or its authorised retailers. Sets and left-handed models where listed separately are not included here.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Aichi based?
Aichi International Co., Ltd. is based in Busan, South Korea, and was founded in 2015.
What steel do Aichi scissors use?
Aichi scissors are built in 440C stainless steel with convex edges across the cutting and thinning range.
What models are in the Aichi range?
The Elite series covers the AM, AL, AMB, AMG, AN, and VX cutting models in 440C stainless steel, with thinning models including the AM-30B, AMD-25, and XCB-26. A left-handed model is also in the catalogue.