The Best eBlade Scissors for Hairdressers
eBlade is a UK scissor brand founded in 2017 and based in Surbiton, designed around a multi-grip system that accommodates classic, Eastern, and inverted ergonomic grips in a single scissor. The cutting range uses Hitachi VG-10 steel throughout with Hamaguri sharpening and convex blades, made in the UK. The four cutting models differ by thumb design and stabilising hardware rather than steel grade or size: all three sizes (5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch) are available across the full range. Four picks span $578 to $621, available through Chris & Sons and the eBlade website.
What are the best eBlade scissors for professional hairdressers?
The Master, around $578, is eBlade's ambidextrous multi-grip shear with a patented stabilising bar optimised for scissors-over-comb work. The T1000, around $580, is the multi-grip shear designed for a relaxed hand position when switching between grip styles. The TX, around $606, is the open-thumb Eastern grip shear with a patented stabilising bar. The X, around $621, is the open-thumb Eastern grip shear with a stabilising ring instead of the patented bar.
All four carry Hitachi VG-10 steel, Hamaguri sharpening, UK manufacture, and a lifetime warranty. The Master and T1000 have a standard thumb ring alongside the multi-grip body; the TX and X have an open thumb ring designed primarily for the Eastern grip. The TX and X differ in stabilising hardware: the TX has the patented stabilising bar shared with the Master and T1000; the X has a stabilising ring. All four are available in 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch.
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Four eBlade picks from $578 to $621
| Attribute | eBlade Master Cutting Scissors eBlade | eBlade T1000 Cutting Scissors eBlade | eBlade TX Cutting Scissors eBlade | eBlade X Cutting Scissors eBlade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$578 | US$580 | US$606 | US$621 |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium |
| Steel | VG-10 (Hitachi, Japan) | VG-10 (Hitachi, Japan) | VG-10 (Hitachi, Japan) | VG-10 (Hitachi, Japan) |
| Made in | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Handle | Multi-grip (Classic, Eastern, Inverted) | Multi-grip (Classic, Eastern, Inverted) | Multi-grip (Classic, Eastern, Inverted) | Multi-grip (Classic, Eastern, Inverted) |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0· 7.0 | 5.5· 6.0· 7.0 | 5.5· 6.0· 7.0 | 5.5· 6.0· 7.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product |
All four made in the UK. Steel grade from product pages. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page.
eBlade’s UK-made multi-grip range
eBlade is a UK scissor brand founded in 2017 and based in Surbiton. The cutting range is designed around a multi-grip system: each model accommodates classic, Eastern, and inverted ergonomic grips in the same handle. All four cutting models use Hitachi VG-10 steel with Hamaguri sharpening and convex blades, made in the UK, with a lifetime warranty and three sizes: 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch.
The four picks below span $578 to $621. The models differ by thumb design (standard ring or open thumb) and stabilising hardware (patented stabilising bar or stabilising ring) rather than steel grade, country, or size run.
The four picks
1. eBlade Master (guide price around $578). eBlade’s foundational multi-grip shear. Hitachi VG-10 steel, Hamaguri sharpening, convex blade, ambidextrous multi-grip design, patented stabilising bar, in 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch. The product page describes an ambidextrous design optimised for classic, Eastern, and inverted ergonomic grips, with the stabilising bar there specifically for scissors-over-comb work, plus a weight calibration leverage handle system. The lowest guide price in the eBlade cutting range at $578. Available through Chris & Sons and the eBlade website.
2. eBlade T1000 (around $580). eBlade’s multi-grip shear for a relaxed hand position across grip styles. Hitachi VG-10 steel, Hamaguri sharpening, convex blade, patented stabilising bar, in 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch. The product page describes a cutting scissor built for precision work, designed for a relaxed hand position when switching between classic, Eastern, and inverted grips. It shares the Master’s stabilising bar and weight calibration leverage handle, and suits stylists who move between grip styles often. $2 above the Master at $580. Available through the eBlade website.
3. eBlade TX (around $606). eBlade’s open-thumb Eastern grip shear with the patented bar. Hitachi VG-10 steel, Hamaguri sharpening, convex blade, open thumb, in 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch. The product page describes an open thumb designed for the Eastern grip, compatible with classic and inverted grips, with a weight-calibrated leverage handle and the same patented stabilising bar found on the Master and T1000. An open thumb ring allows a different thumb-to-handle contact point suited to the Eastern grip orientation.
4. eBlade X (around $621). eBlade’s open-thumb Eastern grip shear with the stabilising ring. Hitachi VG-10 steel, Hamaguri sharpening, convex blade, open thumb, in 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch. The product page describes an open thumb created for the Eastern grip (also usable with classic and inverted grips) with a stabilising ring and weight-calibrated leverage handle system. The stabilising ring is the X’s distinguishing hardware against the TX’s patented bar. The highest guide price in the eBlade cutting range at $621. Available through Chris & Sons and the eBlade website.
How we chose
All four carry Hitachi VG-10 steel, Hamaguri sharpening, UK manufacture, and a lifetime warranty. The Master is the ambidextrous scissors-over-comb pick with the patented stabilising bar. The T1000 is the relaxed-hand-position multi-grip pick with the same bar. The TX is the open-thumb Eastern grip pick with the patented bar. The X is the open-thumb Eastern grip pick with the stabilising ring, the hardware alternative to the TX at the top of the price range. All four come in 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch; the $43 spread between lowest and highest reflects hardware differences rather than steel or size. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider eBlade range
The eBlade TX Texturiser (around $619) is the open-thumb Eastern grip texturising scissor on the TX platform: Hitachi VG-10 steel, Hamaguri sharpening, patented stabilising bar, in 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch. It is the only thinning-scissors model in the eBlade range and uses the same open-thumb Eastern grip design as the TX cutting shear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is eBlade based and what is the multi-grip system?
eBlade is a UK brand founded in 2017 and based in Surbiton. The brand’s scissors are designed around a multi-grip system that allows the same shear to be held in classic, Eastern, and inverted ergonomic grips. The classic grip positions both rings at a standard scissor angle; the Eastern grip rotates the wrist so the thumb points upward; the inverted grip rotates the hand so the thumb points down. eBlade’s ambidextrous handle geometry is designed to support all three without requiring a separate scissor for each. All four cutting models use Hitachi VG-10 steel with Hamaguri sharpening and are made in the UK.
What is Hamaguri sharpening on the eBlade scissors?
The eBlade product pages list convex blades with Hamaguri sharpening. Hamaguri is a convex blade profile used in traditional Japanese blade-making: the blade cross-section curves outward like a clam shell, producing a blade that cuts through hair with minimal resistance and holds its edge well. Hamaguri sharpening is typically associated with handcrafted blades rather than factory-ground convex edges. For full blade specification details, consult the eBlade product pages or the eBlade website.
What is the patented stabilising bar on the Master, T1000, and TX?
The Master, T1000, and TX product pages list a patented stabilising bar. On the Master, the product page describes it as designed for scissors-over-comb work specifically: a fixed contact point between the thumb ring and the lower blade that reduces blade flex during the combing stroke. The TX product page lists the same bar in the open-thumb Eastern grip configuration. The X uses a stabilising ring rather than the patented bar, and that hardware choice is the primary difference between the TX and the X.
What is the difference between the eBlade TX and eBlade X?
Both the TX and X are open-thumb cutting shears designed primarily for the Eastern grip and compatible with classic and inverted grips. Both use Hitachi VG-10 steel with Hamaguri sharpening, are made in the UK, and come in 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch. The TX product page lists a patented stabilising bar and a weight-calibrated leverage handle; the X product page lists a stabilising ring and a weight-calibrated leverage handle system. The patented stabilising bar is the same feature found on the Master and T1000; the stabilising ring is specific to the X. The X is the higher-priced model at $621 versus $606 for the TX.
Does eBlade make thinning scissors?
Yes. eBlade makes the TX Texturiser, a thinning scissor with an open thumb on the Eastern grip platform, using Hitachi VG-10 steel with Hamaguri sharpening. This roundup covers cutting scissors only. The TX Texturiser and the full eBlade range are on the eBlade brand page.