The Best Akito Scissors for Hairdressers
Akito is a UK-based scissor brand founded in 2016 by hairdressers John and Katy Allen, based in Yeadon, West Yorkshire. The range covers cutting, thinning, and left-handed scissors sold direct to professional stylists, with the steel grade published per model. The company donates 5 percent of profits to charitable causes. Five picks here run from US$180 to US$372 across cutting and thinning.
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What are the best Akito scissors?
The Omega, around US$180, is Akito's entry-point cutting scissor — Japanese stainless steel, offset handle, convex blade. The Kaito, around US$222, is the all-round salon cutting model in Japanese stainless with offset handle and convex edge. The Katana, around US$247, puts a slim knife blade profile on the same steel for precision point-cutting work. The Misaki, around US$270, steps up to Japanese 440C steel with a weighted slim-pointed blade and a 3D thumb design that allows multiple grip positions. The TXSF Master Thinning, around US$372, is a 23-tooth thinning scissor in Japanese stainless with an offset handle for blending and controlled texturising.
Akito publishes the steel grade for each model — Japanese stainless across the Omega, Kaito, Katana, and TXSF, and 440C for the Misaki. The higher-end Takara uses Japanese Hitachi steel with a ball bearing tension system; the F-2 Black uses Japanese cobalt steel. Country of manufacture is not stated on the product pages — confirm with Akito directly or at akitoscissors.com for the current specification. Akito sells direct through akitoscissors.com with no third-party retailers listed in current records. Prices are USD-converted from the GBP-denominated prices at akitoscissors.com.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Akito Omega Professional Cutting Scissors Akito | Pick 2 Akito Kaito All-Round Cutting Scissors Akito | Pick 3 Akito Katana Slim Point Cutting Scissors Akito | Pick 4 Akito Misaki Hair Cutting Scissors Akito | Pick 5 Akito TXSF Master Thinning Scissors Akito |
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| Price band | US$180Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$222Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$247Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$270Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$372Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Japanese 440C Stainless Steel | Not listed |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex edge | Not listed |
| Sizes (in) | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | 5.5· 6.0 | Not listed |
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Five Akito picks from US$180 to US$372
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Akito Omega Professional Cutting Scissors
- Japanese stainless steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Akito’s entry-point cutting scissor — Japanese stainless steel, offset handle, convex blade. The Omega is the starting point for stylists coming into the Akito range who want a professional convex edge at the lower end of the price band. Available direct from Akito Scissors.
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Akito Kaito All-Round Cutting Scissors
- Japanese stainless steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Akito’s all-round salon cutting scissor in Japanese stainless steel with an offset handle and convex edge. The Kaito covers general everyday hairdressing work across a standard range of hair types — the mid-tier cutting model in the Akito range, suited to stylists who need a reliable daily scissor without the specialist blade profile of the Katana or the stepped steel of the Misaki. Available direct from Akito Scissors.
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Akito Katana Slim Point Cutting Scissors
- Japanese stainless steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Akito’s point-cutting specialist — Japanese stainless steel with a slim knife blade profile and offset handle. The slim profile is narrower than a standard scissor blade, which reduces visual obstruction during detailed point cutting and scissor-over-comb work. Suited to stylists who do significant point cutting or close-in detail work as part of their daily cut. Available direct from Akito Scissors.
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Akito Misaki Hair Cutting Scissors
- Japanese 440C Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Akito’s 440C steel cutting scissor with a slim pointed blade, weighted blade profile, and 3D thumb design. The 440C steel is a step up in hardness from Japanese stainless, and the 3D thumb allows multiple grip positions without switching scissors — useful across blunt, point, and freehand technique in the same session. Available in 5.5" and 6.0". Available direct from Akito Scissors.
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Akito TXSF Master Thinning Scissors
- Japanese stainless steel
- Offset handle
Akito’s 23-tooth master thinning scissor in Japanese stainless steel with an offset handle. The 23-tooth count removes a controlled amount of hair per pass — a mid-range tooth count suited to blending and weight removal where both control and reasonable speed matter. The thinning pick across the Akito range. Available direct from Akito Scissors.
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Akito scissors
Akito was founded in 2016 by hairdressers John and Katy Allen in Yeadon, West Yorkshire. The brand sells scissors direct to professional stylists from the UK, publishing the steel grade on each product page and offering a lifetime warranty across the range. The company donates 5 percent of profits to charitable causes.
The range spans cutting, thinning, and left-handed scissors. Steel grades run from Japanese stainless at entry to 440C, Hitachi steel, and cobalt at higher price points. Akito sells through akitoscissors.com — no third-party stockists are listed in current records.
Prices shown here are guide prices in USD at time of writing. Akito lists prices in GBP; check the current price at akitoscissors.com before buying.
How we chose
The five picks cover the entry to mid range of the Akito catalogue and include both cutting and thinning. The Omega and Kaito give two price points in Japanese stainless for stylists deciding where to enter the range. The Katana adds a specialist blade geometry for point-cutting without a steel change. The Misaki steps up to 440C with the additional 3D thumb feature. The TXSF covers the thinning category. All five have confirmed guide prices from akitoscissors.com.
The wider Akito catalogue
The full Akito range also includes the Akito F-2 Black (around US$371) — Japanese cobalt steel with a Rockwell hardness of 59, one of the brand’s most recognised designs since its 2016 launch — and the Akito Takara (around US$429), which uses Japanese Hitachi steel with a weighted curved blade and a 4th generation sealed counter lock ball bearing tension system. The brand also offers left-handed cutting scissors. Current pricing and models are at akitoscissors.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs Akito a UK scissor brand?
Yes. Akito was founded in 2016 by hairdressers John and Katy Allen in Yeadon, West Yorkshire. The company sells scissors direct to professional stylists from the UK.
Where can I buy Akito scissors?
Akito sells direct through its own website at akitoscissors.com. No third-party retailers are listed in current records — check the Akito website for current purchasing options.
What steel do Akito scissors use?
Akito publishes the steel grade per model. The Omega, Kaito, Katana, and TXSF use Japanese stainless steel. The Misaki uses Japanese 440C. The Takara uses Japanese Hitachi steel. The F-2 uses Japanese cobalt steel. Confirm the specific grade on the product page before buying.
Does Akito make thinning scissors?
Yes. The TXSF Master Thinning is a 23-tooth offset thinning scissor in Japanese stainless steel, suited to blending and controlled texturising. The full Akito thinning range is at akitoscissors.com.
Does Akito make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Akito offers left-handed scissors built for stylists who cut with their left hand. See akitoscissors.com for current left-handed models.
What is special about the Akito Misaki?
The Misaki is built from Japanese 440C steel with a slightly weighted, slim, pointed blade and a 3D thumb design. The 3D thumb allows multiple grip positions and hand angles, which gives the stylist flexibility across different cutting techniques without swapping scissors.