The Best Artero Scissors for Hairdressers
Artero is a family-owned Spanish brand founded in 1909, now in its fourth generation, manufacturing professional hairdressing scissors from Vilassar de Dalt near Barcelona. The cutting range uses Japanese Steel at entry, 440C across the mid range, and VG-10 at mid-to-upper. All catalogued cutting models document Spain as country of manufacture, offset handle, and convex edge. Five picks span $119 to $375, available through Chris & Sons and the Artero brand website.
What are the best Artero scissors for professional hairdressers?
The One, around $119, is Artero's entry Japanese Steel offset shear in four sizes from 5.5 to 7.0 inch — the widest size run in the range. The Excalibur, around $250, is the 440C mid-range offset shear in two sizes. The Exakta, around $217, is the VG-10 offset shear with a thin blade profile documented for contours, fringes, and soft outlines in 6.0 inch. The Radiant, around $325, is the premium VG-10 offset shear in three sizes from 5.5 to 6.5 inch. The Majestic, around $375, is the top-priced VG-10 offset shear in 6.0 inch.
All five document Spain as country of manufacture, offset handle, and convex edge. The One is the four-size entry Japanese Steel pick. The Excalibur is the 440C mid-range pick in two sizes. The Exakta, Radiant, and Majestic are all VG-10, differentiated by blade profile (thin on the Exakta), size run (three sizes on the Radiant), and documented use (texturising and sectioning on the Majestic). The Exakta sits below the Radiant on price despite the same steel grade because it specialises in detail work at a single 6.0 inch size.
Verified Jun 2026
Five Artero picks from $119 to $375
| Attribute | Artero One Shears Artero | Artero Excalibur Shears Artero | Artero Exakta Shears Artero | Artero Radiant Shears Artero | Artero Majestic Shears Artero |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$119 | US$250 | US$217 | US$325 | US$375 |
| Price tier | Entry-level | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Steel | Unknown | 440C | VG-10 | VG-10 | VG-10 |
| Made in | Spain | Spain | Spain | Spain | Spain |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5 · 7.0 | 5.5 · 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5 | 6.0 |
| View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
All five made in Spain. Steel grades from product pages. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page.
Artero’s Spain-made range
Artero is a family-owned Spanish brand founded in 1909 and now in its fourth generation, manufacturing from Vilassar de Dalt near Barcelona. The cutting range uses Japanese Steel at the entry tier, 440C across the mid range, and VG-10 at the mid-to-upper tier. All catalogued cutting models document Spain as country of manufacture, offset handle, and convex edge — the range is consistent on construction, with steel grade, blade profile, and intended use as the primary differentiators between models.
The five picks below span $119 to $375, covering all three steel tiers, the widest size run in the range at the entry, and the specialist thin-blade VG-10 model alongside the premium workhorse and top-priced VG-10.
The five picks
1. Artero One (guide price around $119). Artero’s entry Japanese Steel offset shear in four sizes. Japanese Steel, convex edge, offset handle. Available in 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 inch — the widest size run in the catalogued Artero cutting range. The One is the entry and most size-flexible pick: the product page documents it as an affordable all-rounder for stylists and barbers including students and new professionals, with Japanese Steel in four sizes from a standard salon 5.5 to a barber 7.0 inch. The only four-size pick in this roundup. Available through Chris & Sons and the Artero website.
2. Artero Excalibur (around $250). Artero’s 440C mid-range offset shear in two sizes. 440C steel, convex edge, offset handle. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch — two standard salon lengths. The Excalibur is the 440C mid-range pick: the product page positions it as a versatile mid-range professional option with a 440C blade on a classic offset handle. The Excalibur is the step up from the Japanese Steel One into the 440C tier, in two standard sizes. Available through Chris & Sons and the Artero website.
3. Artero Exakta (around $217). Artero’s VG-10 thin-blade offset shear for contours and detail. VG-10 steel, thin blade profile, convex edge, offset handle. Available in 6.0 inch. The Exakta is the specialist VG-10 thin-blade pick: the product page describes a thin blade profile designed for contours, fringes, and soft outlines. A narrow blade reduces contact during the cutting stroke and allows access into tighter sections around hairlines and ears. The Exakta sits at a lower guide price than the Radiant despite using the same VG-10 steel grade, because its single-size build and specialist brief position it as a detail-focused rather than all-round shear. Available through Chris & Sons and the Artero website.
4. Artero Radiant (around $325). Artero’s premium VG-10 offset shear in three sizes. VG-10 steel, convex edge, offset handle. Available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch — three sizes, the widest size run among the VG-10 picks. The Radiant is the VG-10 workhorse pick: the product page describes it as a premium VG-10 shear for precision cutting and slide cutting, with a refined convex edge for smooth, effortless cuts. Three sizes cover the full salon range from detail 5.5 to panel-cutting 6.5 inch. The widest size run among the VG-10 models in this roundup. Available through Chris & Sons and the Artero website.
5. Artero Majestic (around $375). Artero’s top-priced VG-10 offset shear for texturising and sectioning. VG-10 steel, convex edge, offset handle. Available in 6.0 inch. The Majestic is the top-priced VG-10 pick: the product page positions it as a multi-purpose model that texturises and defines sections — a different use description than the precision and slide-cutting focus of the Radiant. The Majestic is the highest price in this roundup at $375 in a single 6.0 inch size. Available through Chris & Sons and the Artero website.
How we chose
All five picks document Spain as country of manufacture, offset handle, and convex edge. The One is the entry Japanese Steel pick with four sizes. The Excalibur is the 440C mid-range pick in two sizes. The Exakta, Radiant, and Majestic are all VG-10, differentiated by blade profile (thin on the Exakta for detail work), size run (three sizes on the Radiant), and documented use case (texturising and sectioning on the Majestic). Three steel grades (Japanese Steel, 440C, VG-10) from $119 to $375. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider Artero range
The Artero Queen Plus (around $81) and Artero Queen (around $72) are the two lowest-priced cutting models in the Artero range, both in Japanese Steel with two sizes. The Artero Epika (around $97) is the Japanese Steel model between the Queen Plus and the One in price. The Artero Vintage (around $200) is the 440C model with a vintage-finish design in 5.5 and 6.0 inch — the retro-styled 440C alternative to the Excalibur. The Artero Black (from around $208) is the 440C colour-series model available in silver, gold, and bronze finish at 6.0 inch. The Artero Heritage (around $256) is the VG-10 model with a classic-styled profile in 6.0 inch. The Artero Nebula (around $280) is the VG-10 model in a cosmic-inspired finish at 6.0 inch. Thinning scissors are on the Artero brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Artero is a family-owned Spanish brand founded in 1909, now run by the fourth generation from Vilassar de Dalt near Barcelona. The brand manufactures its own tools in Spain, and all cutting scissors in the catalogued range document Spain as country of manufacture. The brand also makes razors and pet grooming tools alongside the hairdressing scissors range.
The catalogued Artero cutting range uses three steel grades: Japanese Steel on the entry One and Epika models; 440C on the mid-range models including the Excalibur, Mystery, Vintage, and Black series; and VG-10 on the upper range including the Exakta, Heritage, Nebula, Radiant, and Majestic. All models document convex edge and offset handle. For the full steel details on any specific model, consult the individual product page or the Artero brand website.
The Exakta product page documents a thin blade profile alongside VG-10 steel and an offset handle, and describes the model as designed for contours, fringes, and soft outlines. A thin blade profile has a narrower blade cross-section than a standard width shear, reducing the amount of blade contact during the cutting stroke and improving access to tight sections near hairlines and ears. The Exakta is available in 6.0 inch only.
Both the Radiant and Majestic use VG-10 steel with an offset handle and convex edge, made in Spain. The Radiant is documented for precision cutting and slide cutting across three sizes — 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The Majestic is documented as a multi-purpose shear suited to texturising and defining sections, available in 6.0 inch only, at a higher guide price. The Radiant covers a wider size run; the Majestic is the higher-priced single-size VG-10 model positioned for versatile technique work. For full specification differences, consult the product pages or the Artero brand website.
Yes. Artero makes thinning scissors including the Space Thinning and Back Intense Thinning, as well as the Alp 29T texturizer. This roundup covers cutting scissors only. The full range is on the Artero brand page.