The Best Apsun Scissors
Apsun is a South Korean professional hair shears brand by APSUN Corporation, founded in 1996. The range is made in Japanese stainless steel and carried in the US by Scissor Warrior. The catalogue covers standard and extended-length cutting models. Pricing is available through Scissor Warrior.
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What are the best Apsun scissors?
The Alpha 5.5 is a 5.5-inch cutting shear in Japanese stainless steel. The JTY 7-inch is an extended-length cutting option in the same steel family.
APSUN Corporation has produced professional shears since 1996. The brand uses Japanese stainless steel across its cutting range. Scissor Warrior distributes the brand in the US professional market.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Apsun Alpha 5.5 Cutting Scissors Apsun | Pick 2 Apsun JTY 7" Cutting Scissors Apsun |
|---|---|---|
| Price band | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Made in | South Korea | South Korea |
| Handle | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 | 7.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product |
2 Apsun picks in Japanese stainless steel via Scissor Warrior
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Apsun Alpha 5.5 Cutting Scissors
- 440C
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Built from Hitachi 440C stainless steel with a convex edge ground for slice cutting and point cutting work. APSUN Corporation publishes the steel grade as “finest Japanese stainless steel such as Hitachi 440C or ATS 314”; the Alpha line uses 440C.
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Apsun JTY 7" Cutting Scissors
- ATS-314
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The JTY line is built with ATS-314 stainless steel. APSUN Corporation specifies this grade for the JTY series; ATS-314 is a fine-carbide steel known for edge retention comparable to high-end 440 alloys.
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The Apsun range
Apsun is a South Korean professional hair shears brand by APSUN Corporation, founded in 1996. The range is made in Japanese stainless steel and carried in the US by Scissor Warrior. The catalogue covers standard and extended-length cutting models. Pricing is available through Scissor Warrior.
APSUN Corporation has produced professional shears since 1996. The brand uses Japanese stainless steel across its cutting range. Scissor Warrior distributes the brand in the US professional market.
How we chose
The Alpha 5.5 is a 5.5-inch cutting shear in Japanese stainless steel. The JTY 7-inch is an extended-length cutting option in the same steel family. APSUN Corporation has produced professional shears since 1996. The brand uses Japanese stainless steel across its cutting range. Scissor Warrior distributes the brand in the US professional market. 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 can I buy Apsun scissors?
Apsun scissors are carried in the US by Scissor Warrior, a specialty scissor retailer.
What steel do Apsun scissors use?
Apsun uses Japanese stainless steel across its professional cutting range.
What models are in the Apsun range?
The catalogue covers standard and extended-length cutting models, including the Alpha 5.5-inch shear and the JTY 7-inch shear.