The Best bmac Scissors for Hairdressers
bmac is a Japanese scissor brand manufactured in Niigata, Japan, founded in 2002. The cutting range uses VG-10 steel at entry and mid tiers, Carbon Steel on the Aiko, and Super Gold 2 powder metal steel across the upper range. Three pivot system types run through the catalogue — Flat (FLT), ESP, and Spinning contact point (SPN). Five picks span US$390 to US$1,000, all manufactured in Niigata, Japan.
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The Love, around US$390, is bmac's entry VG-10 cutting shear available in straight, offset, and left-handed offset in two sizes. The Raijin, around US$550, is the VG-10 semi-offset shear in four sizes from 5.5 to 7.0 inch. The Aiko, around US$600, is the Carbon Steel shear with anatomically shaped handles in five sizes from 5.0 to 7.0 inch. The Stiletto, around US$970, is the Super Gold 2 shear with an ESP pivot in three sizes. The DEA, around US$1,000, is the Super Gold 2 shear with a spinning contact point pivot and both straight and offset handle options in five sizes.
All five are made in Niigata, Japan. The Love and Raijin are both VG-10 picks — the Love in two sizes with multiple handle options, the Raijin in four sizes on a semi-offset anatomic handle. The Aiko is the only Carbon Steel pick in this roundup, in five sizes with a flat contact point pivot. The Stiletto and DEA are both Super Gold 2 powder metal picks, separated by pivot type (ESP versus Spinning) and handle configuration.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 bmac Love Cutting Scissors bmac | Pick 2 bmac Raijin Cutting Scissors bmac | Pick 3 bmac Aiko Cutting Scissors bmac | Pick 4 bmac Stiletto Cutting Scissors bmac | Pick 5 bmac DEA Cutting Scissors bmac |
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| Price band | US$390Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$550Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$600Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$970Price band US$800+ · Luxury | US$1,000Price band US$800+ · Luxury |
| Steel | VG-10 | VG-10 | Carbon Steel | Super Gold 2 (Powder Metal) | Super Gold 2 (Powder Metal) |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Straight / Offset | Semi-offset | Straight / Semi-offset | Straight | Straight / Offset |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5· 7.0 | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0· 6.5· 7.0 | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0· 6.5· 7.0 |
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Five bmac picks from US$390 to US$1,000
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bmac Love Cutting Scissors
- VG-10
- Straight / Offset handle
- 5.5 · 6.0″
bmac’s entry VG-10 cutting shear: convex edge, a flat contact point pivot, and a choice of straight, offset, and left-handed offset handles on the same model — the most handle-flexible pick on this page. Two sizes, 5.5 and 6.0 inch. Available through Begley Schmit and Refun.
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bmac Raijin Cutting Scissors
- VG-10
- Semi-offset handle
- 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5 · 7.0″
The Series 2 shear: VG-10 steel with a slight-offset anatomic handle shaped for a natural grip, and a flat contact point pivot. Four sizes from 5.5 to 7.0 inch — the widest run among the VG-10 picks here, covering standard salon through barber cutting lengths. Available through Begley Schmit and Refun.
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bmac Aiko Cutting Scissors
- Carbon Steel
- Straight / Semi-offset handle
- 5.0 · 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5 · 7.0″
The Series 3 shear, and the only Carbon Steel pick in this roundup: anatomically shaped handles in straight and semi-offset options, flat contact point pivot, and five sizes from 5.0 to 7.0 inch — tied with the DEA for the widest run on this page, from close detail lengths through barber lengths.
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bmac Stiletto Cutting Scissors
- Super Gold 2 (Powder Metal)
- Straight handle
- 5.0 · 5.5 · 6.0″
The ESP pivot pick: Super Gold 2 powder metal steel on a straight handle with a single detachable and interchangeable finger rest. The product page notes the Stiletto is built for precision and point cutting. Three sizes: 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch.
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bmac DEA Cutting Scissors
- Super Gold 2 (Powder Metal)
- Straight / Offset handle
- 5.0 · 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5 · 7.0″
The Series 4 shear: Super Gold 2 powder metal steel, the brand’s most anatomically designed handles, and the spinning contact point pivot — the SPN designation, distinct from the Flat and ESP types. Two handle types on the same model: straight in 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 inch, offset in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch.
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bmac’s Niigata-made range
bmac is a Japanese scissor brand manufactured in Niigata, Japan, founded in 2002. The cutting range uses VG-10 steel at the entry and mid tiers, Carbon Steel on the Aiko, and Super Gold 2 powder metal steel across the upper range. Three pivot systems divide the catalogue: Flat (FLT) on entry and mid-range models, ESP on the Stiletto, and Spinning contact point (SPN) on upper-range models including the DEA. Cutting prices run from US$390 at entry to above US$3,000 at the top; the five picks cover US$390 to US$1,000.
How we chose
All five are made in Niigata, Japan. The Love is the handle-flexible entry VG-10 pick; the Raijin is the VG-10 wide-size-run pick with a semi-offset anatomic handle. The Aiko is the Carbon Steel pick at five sizes. The Stiletto and DEA are both Super Gold 2 picks, split by pivot type — ESP on the Stiletto, Spinning (SPN) on the DEA — and by handle range. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider bmac range
The bmac BC (around US$490) is the straight-handle VG-10 shear in three sizes from 5.0 to 6.0 inch — an alternative to the Love and Raijin at the VG-10 tier. The bmac KC-60 (around US$720) is the VG-10 straight-handle shear in a single 6.0 inch size — the mid-price VG-10 pick for stylists who want one length. The bmac Shinkansen (around US$990) is the Super Gold 2 offset shear in a single 6.55 inch size with a spinning contact point pivot. The bmac Ginza (around US$1,300) and bmac Aquarama (around US$1,400) are the upper Super Gold 2 offset models in two non-standard sizes each. The bmac Genex (around US$3,200) is the top of the cutting range — Super Gold 2 offset in 6.3 and 6.8 inch. Thinning and texturizing scissors are on the bmac brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is bmac made and what are its pivot systems?
bmac scissors are manufactured in Niigata, Japan. The brand was founded in 2002, and the parent company is 株式会社マック. Three pivot system types appear on bmac product pages — Flat (FLT), ESP, and Spinning contact point (SPN). The Flat pivot is used on the entry and mid-range models including the Love, Raijin, and Aiko; the ESP pivot on the Stiletto; and the Spinning contact point pivot on the DEA and other upper-range models. For full technical details on each pivot system, consult the bmac brand website.
What is Super Gold 2 powder metal steel in bmac scissors?
Super Gold 2 is a powder metal steel grade listed on bmac product pages including the Stiletto, DEA, Aquarama, Genex, and Ginza. Powder metal steel — also called powder metallurgy or sintered steel — is produced by pressing and heating fine powdered metal rather than casting from molten stock, which gives a finer, more consistent grain structure in the finished blade. Super Gold 2 is the premium steel tier in the bmac cutting range. For full Super Gold 2 specifications, consult the product page or the bmac brand website.
What is the semi-offset anatomic handle on the bmac Raijin?
The Raijin product page describes a slight-offset anatomic handle — a handle designed around the natural resting position of the hand, with a slight offset angle between the finger and thumb rings rather than a full ergonomic offset. This positions the hand in a natural grip without the full elbow-lowering effect of a conventional offset handle. The Raijin uses VG-10 steel with a flat contact point pivot and is available in 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 inch — the widest size run among the VG-10 picks in this roundup.
What is the ESP pivot on the bmac Stiletto?
The Stiletto product page lists an ESP pivot system alongside Super Gold 2 powder metal steel and a straight handle. bmac uses three pivot designations across the cutting range — Flat (FLT), ESP, and Spinning (SPN) — and the Stiletto also carries a single detachable and interchangeable finger rest. For full technical details on the ESP pivot mechanism, consult the product page or the bmac brand website.
Does bmac make thinning scissors?
Yes. bmac makes thinning and texturizing scissors including the GT-2031, GT-3027, Cut Ratio 21, Cut Ratio 31, Ratio 27, Love 25 Texturizer, Ratio 23, Ratio 47, and Ratio 70. This roundup covers cutting scissors only. The full thinning and texturizing range is on the bmac brand page.