The Best Cricket Scissors for Hairdressers
Cricket is a family-owned American brand from Novato, California, founded in 1979 and now in its third generation. The catalogue covers cutting, thinning, and texturizing shears in Swedish steel and Japanese stainless steel, from 5.0 to 6.5 inches, at guide prices of US$18 to US$330. Five picks here cover the full range of the Cricket professional cutting lineup from US$105 to US$330.
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What are the best Cricket scissors?
The S1 Pro, around US$105, is the top model in Cricket's Swedish steel S-line — hand-polished, convex edge, available in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch. The Centrix Flash, around US$200, is a Japanese steel cutting shear in the Centrix professional series for precise everyday salon use. The Centrix Metamorphosis, around US$250, is a compact 5.25-inch precision-ground Japanese steel cutter suited to detail and close-work cutting. The Centrix Q Series, around US$252, is a forged Japanese 440A steel shear with Maximum Convex Power Step blades and a crane-style leaf spring tension system in a 5.0-inch format. The Centrix V2 Revolving Thumb, around US$330, is Cricket's flagship 6.5-inch revolving-thumb shear in VG-10 steel.
Cricket’s cutting shear range divides across two primary steel families. The S-line (S3 Premium, S2 Elite, S1 Pro) uses Swedish steel with a forged, hand-polished construction, and the S1 Pro is the top model in that family. The Centrix professional series uses Japanese steel — the Flash, Metamorphosis, Q Series, and Classic C lines all draw from this family, while the V2 Revolving Thumb steps to VG-10 at the top. Handle options include standard offset, swivel, and revolving-thumb; compare an exact pair in the same task because the label alone does not establish fit or control.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Cricket S1 Pro Series Cutting Scissors Cricket | Pick 2 Cricket Centrix Flash Shear Cricket | Pick 3 Cricket Centrix Metamorphosis Shear Cricket | Pick 4 Cricket Centrix Q Series Shear Cricket | Pick 5 Cricket Centrix V2 Revolving Thumb Cricket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$105Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$252Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$330Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | VG-10 |
| Made in | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Blade type | Convex edge | Not listed | Not listed | Convex edge | Not listed |
| Sizes (in) | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0· T-14 Texturizing· T-30 Thinning | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.25 | 5.0 | 6.5 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Five Cricket picks from US$105 to US$330
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Cricket S1 Pro Series Cutting Scissors
- Swedish Steel
- Convex edge blade
- 5.0 · 5.5 · 6.0 · T-14 Texturizing · T-30 Thinning″
Cricket’s top Swedish steel cutting shear, available in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch. The S1 Pro is hand-polished, forged to a balanced hardness for longer edge life, and carries a convex edge. It is the highest model in Cricket’s S-line and sits at the accessible end of Cricket’s professional range in price. For stylists who want a solid forged Swedish steel shear at an entry professional price point. Available through Cricket Company and SalonCentric.
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Cricket Centrix Flash Shear
- Japanese Steel
- 5.5 · 6.0″
Cricket’s Japanese steel cutting shear for everyday salon precision, available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The Centrix Flash is built for consistent, controlled everyday cutting in Japanese stainless steel — a direct step up from the S-line in steel specification. Available through Cricket Company.
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Cricket Centrix Metamorphosis Shear
- Japanese Steel
- 5.25″
Cricket’s compact 5.25-inch Japanese steel cutter from the Centrix professional range. The Metamorphosis is precision-ground and suited to detail cuts and close-work where a shorter blade length gives the stylist more control. The compact format separates it from the standard 5.5 and 6.0 inch cutting models in the Centrix line. Available through Cricket Company.
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Cricket Centrix Q Series Shear
- Japanese Steel
- Convex edge blade
- 5.0″
Cricket’s forged Japanese 440A steel cutting shear in a 5.0-inch format. The Q Series carries Maximum Convex Power Step blades, cryogenic treatment, and a crane-style leaf spring tension system with a hand-finished polish. The 5.0-inch build and convex power-step blades make this the technically detailed short-format pick in the Centrix range. Available through Cricket Company.
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Cricket Centrix V2 Revolving Thumb
- VG-10
- 6.5″
Cricket’s flagship revolving-thumb shear in VG-10 steel at 6.5 inch. Its pivoting thumb ring distinguishes it from the fixed offset Centrix models. VG-10 places this model above the Japanese steel Centrix models in steel grade. Compare its ring travel and control with a fixed-handle pair in the same task before choosing. Available through Cricket Company.
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The Cricket cutting range
Cricket is the Cricket Company’s professional scissor brand, made in Novato, California by a family business founded in 1979. The scissor catalogue sits alongside Cricket’s styling tools — combs, brushes, and accessories — and draws on two steel families for its cutting shears: Swedish steel in the S-line and Japanese stainless steel across the Centrix professional series.
The S-line (S3 Premium, S2 Elite, S1 Pro) is a forged and hand-polished Swedish steel range across standard professional lengths. The Centrix series is the more technically detailed family, with specific models for precision cutting (Metamorphosis), five-inch format work (Q Series), and a revolving-thumb mechanism (V2 Revolving Thumb). Cricket scissors are available directly through cricketco.com and at SalonCentric.
How we chose
The five picks cover the breadth of the Cricket cutting scissor range. The S1 Pro represents the Swedish steel S-line at its best. The Flash and Metamorphosis cover the Japanese steel Centrix range at two price points and two different use-cases — general cutting and compact precision work. The Q Series adds the highest-specification short-format option with its forged 440A and convex power-step blades. The V2 Revolving Thumb is the top of the Centrix range in steel grade (VG-10) and adds its distinct ring mechanism. Thinning and texturizing shears, sets, and the left-handed range are not included here but are covered on the Cricket brand page.
The wider Cricket catalogue
Cricket’s thinning range includes the Centrix Classic C 3560 (35-tooth Japanese steel, around US$225), the Centrix M Series thinner (around US$170), and the Centrix V2 39-tooth thinner (VG-10, around US$330). The Centrix Koi (around US$150) is a trimming and outlining shear. The Roc-It Dog 360 (around US$142) is Cricket’s pet grooming model. The full range with current handle and size options is listed on the Cricket brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Cricket an American brand?
Yes. Cricket is based in Novato, California, and has been run by the Clark family since founder Wayne Clark started the company in 1979. It is family-owned and into its third generation.
What steel do Cricket scissors use?
Cricket cutting shears use either Swedish steel (the S-line) or Japanese stainless steel (the Centrix professional range). The Centrix V2 Revolving Thumb uses VG-10. The steel type for each model is listed on its product page. For current specifications see the Cricket website at cricketco.com.
What handle types does Cricket offer?
Cricket scissors come in offset, swivel, and revolving (pivoting) thumb designs. The S1 Pro and Flash use a standard offset handle. The V2 Revolving Thumb has a ring that pivots during use. The Koi and several other Centrix models offer swivel configurations; confirm the exact mechanism on the current model page.
Where can I buy Cricket scissors?
Cricket sells direct through cricketco.com, and the range is also stocked at SalonCentric. The Centrix professional models are available through both channels.
What size range do Cricket scissors come in?
Catalogued Cricket cutting shears run from 5.0 to 6.5 inches. The S1 Pro covers 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch. The Q Series is 5.0 inch only. The Metamorphosis is 5.25 inch. The Flash is 5.5 and 6.0. The V2 Revolving Thumb is 6.5 inch. Full size information is on each product page.