The Best Aikyo Scissors for Hairdressers
Aikyo is a South Korean shear line distributed in the United States by Nina Inc. of Newark, Delaware. The range works in V10 cobalt and Hitachi ATS-314, with convex and super-convex blade geometries, offset handles, and a pricing band that holds tight across all five catalogued models — from US$345 to US$350. Five picks cover the full SSA, ADBK, AFR, SKL, and ADT40 range.
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What are the best Aikyo scissors?
The SSA, around US$345, is Aikyo's versatile cutter in V10 cobalt with a super-convex blade and inner click tension across 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 inch. The ADBK, also around US$345, is a convex V10 cobalt cutter in offset handle across 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The AFR, around US$350, puts a convex V10 cobalt blade into an anatomic offset handle with slim tips for everyday blunt cutting, covering 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The SKL, around US$349, is a 7.0 inch V10 cobalt cutter with a wide-offset handle and thumb-adjustable pivot for outlining and fringe detail. The ADT40, around US$345, is the 40-tooth V10 cobalt thinner in 6.0 inch for controlled texturising. All five are made in South Korea and distributed through Nina Inc.
Aikyo pricing runs unusually flat: all five catalogued models sit between US$345 and US$350, with the SSA, ADBK, and ADT40 at US$345, the SKL at US$349, and the AFR at US$350. The SSA is the widest size run in the Aikyo cutting range — available across all four lengths from 5.5 to 7.0 inch. The AFR stops at 6.5 inch and carries slim blade tips suited to detail and finishing work. The SKL is 7.0 inch only, with a wide-offset handle and thumb-adjustable pivot designed for outlining. The ADT40 is the only thinner in the catalogued range, a 40-tooth 6.0 inch tool for weight removal and blending. Nina Inc. also offers titanium-coated finishes and left-handed builds on parts of the Aikyo range; the Aikyo brand page carries current model listings.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Aikyo Model SSA Cutting Scissors Aikyo | Pick 2 Aikyo Model ADBK Cutting Scissors Aikyo | Pick 3 Aikyo Model AFR Cutting Scissors Aikyo | Pick 4 Aikyo Model SKL Cutting Scissors Aikyo | Pick 5 Aikyo Model ADT40 Thinning Scissors Aikyo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$345Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$345Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$349Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$345Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Made in | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Super-convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge | Thinning teeth |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5· 7.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 | 7.0 | 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Five Aikyo picks from US$345 to US$350
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Aikyo Model SSA Cutting Scissors
- V10 Cobalt
- Offset handle
- Super-convex edge blade
Aikyo’s super-convex V10 cobalt cutter with inner click tension adjustment and a bent offset thumb. The SSA is the widest size run in the catalogued Aikyo cutting range — 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 inch — and suits stylists who want the same model across different lengths. The inner click tension lets stylists adjust pivot feel without tools. Available through Precision Shears and Shear Integrity.
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Aikyo Model ADBK Cutting Scissors
- V10 Cobalt
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Aikyo’s convex V10 cobalt cutter in an offset handle across 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The ADBK pairs the same cobalt grade as the SSA with a conventional convex edge for stylists who prefer a standard convex profile over super-convex geometry. Available through Precision Shears and Shear Integrity.
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Aikyo Model AFR Cutting Scissors
- V10 Cobalt
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Aikyo’s everyday cutting scissor in convex V10 cobalt with an anatomic offset handle and slim blade tips. The AFR covers 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch, with the slim tip geometry suited to detail finishing and blunt cutting where tip control matters. The anatomic offset keeps the handle ergonomic across a full day of cuts. Available through Precision Shears and Shear Integrity.
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Aikyo Model SKL Cutting Scissors
- V10 Cobalt
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Aikyo’s 7.0 inch V10 cobalt cutter with a wide-offset handle and thumb-adjustable pivot. The SKL is available in 7.0 inch only, matched to outlining, fringe work, and long-stroke detail passes where blade length and handle width give additional stability. The thumb-adjustable pivot lets the stylist fine-tune tension by hand. Available through Precision Shears and Shear Integrity.
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Aikyo Model ADT40 Thinning Scissors
- V10 Cobalt
- Offset handle
- Thinning teeth blade
Aikyo’s 40-tooth V10 cobalt thinner in 6.0 inch. The 40-tooth count removes a controlled proportion of hair per pass, suited to debulking and texturising without leaving a hard line. Offset handle, same cobalt steel used across the Aikyo cutting range. Available through Precision Shears and Shear Integrity.
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Aikyo — South Korean cobalt shears, flat pricing
Aikyo is a South Korean professional shear line distributed in the United States by Nina Inc. of Newark, Delaware. The line works primarily in V10 cobalt and Hitachi ATS-314, with convex and super-convex blade geometries, offset and anatomic-offset handles, and a pricing band that barely moves across the five catalogued models — US$345 to US$350. Nina Inc. also offers titanium-coated finishes and left-handed builds, with Precision Shears and Shear Integrity acting as additional US distributors.
The five picks cover the full catalogued Aikyo range: four cutting models across different sizes and handle geometries, and the 40-tooth ADT40 thinner.
How we chose
The five picks cover every catalogued Aikyo model with a confirmed guide price. The SSA and ADBK share a grade and similar price but differ in blade geometry — super-convex versus convex — and size range. The AFR adds an anatomic handle and a slimmer tip for detail cutting. The SKL is the one 7.0 inch model in the Aikyo cutting line, and the ADT40 covers the thinner segment. Price variation across all five is under US$6, making the choice primarily one of size, blade profile, and handle shape rather than budget.
The wider Aikyo catalogue
Titanium-coated finishes and left-handed builds are offered on parts of the Aikyo range. Current model listings, including any titanium and left-hand variants, are covered on the Aikyo brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Aikyo scissors made?
Aikyo scissors are made in South Korea. The range is distributed in the United States by Nina Inc. of Newark, Delaware, with Precision Shears and Shear Integrity also stocking the line.
What steel does Aikyo use?
The five catalogued Aikyo models use V10 cobalt. The brand also works with Hitachi ATS-314 cobalt steel and Japanese stainless on other models in the range. Check the product page for the confirmed grade on any specific model.
What is the Aikyo SSA?
The SSA is Aikyo’s super-convex V10 cobalt cutter with inner click tension adjustment and a bent offset thumb. It is the widest size run in the Aikyo cutting range, available in 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 inch. Guide price is around US$345.
What is the difference between the Aikyo SSA and AFR?
Both use V10 cobalt with an offset handle, but the SSA has a super-convex blade geometry with inner click tension across four sizes, while the AFR uses a standard convex blade with an anatomic offset and slimmer tips suited to everyday blunt cutting and detail finishing across three sizes (5.5, 6.0, 6.5 inch). The AFR is priced around US$350, the SSA around US$345.
Does Aikyo make thinning scissors?
Yes. The ADT40 is Aikyo’s catalogued thinning model — a 40-tooth V10 cobalt thinner in 6.0 inch for controlled texturising and debulking. Guide price is around US$345.
Where can I buy Aikyo scissors?
Aikyo is distributed in the United States by Nina Inc. of Newark, Delaware, and is available through Precision Shears (precisionshears.com) and Shear Integrity (shearintegrity.com).