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. Every catalogued cutting model is made in Spain with an offset handle and a 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 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 are made in Spain with an offset handle and a 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, separated by blade profile (thin on the Exakta), size run (three sizes on the Radiant), and stated 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 | Not listed | 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 |
| Product links | 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. Every catalogued cutting model is made in Spain with an offset handle and a convex edge — construction is consistent across the range, so steel grade, blade profile, and intended use do the differentiating.
The five picks below span $119 to $375: all three steel tiers, the widest size run in the range at the entry, the specialist thin-blade VG-10 model, the premium workhorse, and the top-priced VG-10.
The five picks
1. Artero One (guide price around $119). Artero’s entry Japanese Steel offset shear in four sizes: 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 inch — the widest size run in the catalogued Artero cutting range, from a standard salon 5.5 to a barber 7.0. The product page describes it as an affordable all-rounder for stylists and barbers, students and new professionals included. The only four-size pick in this roundup. Available through Chris & Sons and the Artero website.
2. Artero Excalibur (around $250). The step up from the Japanese Steel One into the 440C tier: a versatile mid-range professional option with a 440C blade on a classic offset handle, in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. Available through Chris & Sons and the Artero website.
3. Artero Exakta (around $217). The specialist VG-10 thin-blade pick: a narrow blade profile designed for contours, fringes, and soft outlines. A thinner blade means less contact during the cutting stroke and easier access into tight sections around hairlines and ears. One size, 6.0 inch. It sits below the Radiant on price despite sharing the VG-10 grade, because the single-size specialist build briefs it for detail work rather than all-round cutting.
4. Artero Radiant (around $325). The VG-10 workhorse: a premium shear for precision cutting and slide cutting, with a refined convex edge for smooth, effortless cuts. Three sizes — 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch — the widest run among the VG-10 picks, covering detail length through panel-cutting length.
5. Artero Majestic (around $375). The top-priced VG-10 pick, positioned as a multi-purpose model that texturises and defines sections — a different brief from the precision and slide-cutting focus of the Radiant. One size, 6.0 inch, at the highest guide price on this page.
How we chose
All five picks are made in Spain with an offset handle and a 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, split by blade profile (thin on the Exakta for detail work), size run (three sizes on the Radiant), and stated use case (texturising and sectioning on the Majestic). Three steel grades 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
Where is Artero based and how long has it been making scissors?
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 list Spain as country of manufacture. The brand also makes razors and pet grooming tools alongside the hairdressing scissors range.
What steel grades does Artero use?
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 carry a convex edge and an offset handle. For the full steel details on any specific model, consult the individual product page or the Artero brand website.
What are the thin blades on the Artero Exakta?
The Exakta product page lists 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.
What is the difference between the Artero Radiant and Majestic?
Both the Radiant and Majestic use VG-10 steel with an offset handle and convex edge, made in Spain. The Radiant is built for precision cutting and slide cutting across three sizes — 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The Majestic is 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.
Does Artero make thinning scissors?
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.