The Best ELITE Scissors for Hairdressers
ELITE is an Australian brand founded in 2022 by Kylie and Mick Dwyer and headquartered in Gymea Bay, NSW. The range splits into two lines: Premium, built from 440C Japanese steel, and Signature, also 440C at a higher finishing grade. Five picks here run from US$406 to US$972, all with a 10-year warranty, all sold direct through the ELITE website.
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What are the best ELITE scissors?
The Premium General Purpose, around US$406, is ELITE's entry cutting scissor in 440C Japanese steel — a standard pair in 5.5 and 6.0 inch for everyday salon cutting. The Premium Slicer, also around US$406, runs the same steel with a convex edge for slicing and slide-cutting techniques. The Premium Barber, around US$406, steps to 6.5 and 7.0 inch for scissor-over-comb and barbering work. The Signature General Purpose, around US$972, is ELITE's flagship cutting scissor — 440C at the brand's top finishing grade in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The Signature Blunt Cutter, around US$972, applies that same Signature-grade finish to a blunt cutting geometry for precision line work.
Both ELITE lines use 440C Japanese steel with convex edges. The practical split between Premium and Signature is the finishing level and price point — the Signature series represents the top of ELITE’s output. Sizes across the cutting range run from 5.5 to 7.0 inch, with the barber model the only pair reaching 6.5 and 7.0. The 10-year warranty applies across both lines. ELITE sells direct through its own website rather than through independent retailers, so current pricing and availability sits at elitescissors.com.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Elite Premium General Purpose Elite | Pick 2 Elite Premium Slicer Elite | Pick 3 Elite Premium Barber Scissors Elite | Pick 4 Elite Signature General Purpose Elite | Pick 5 Elite Signature Blunt Cutter Elite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$406Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$406Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$406Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$972Price band US$800+ · Luxury | US$972Price band US$800+ · Luxury |
| Steel | 440C Japanese | 440C Japanese | 440C Japanese | 440C Japanese | 440C Japanese |
| Made in | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 6.5· 7.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 |
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Five ELITE picks from US$406 to US$972
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Elite Premium General Purpose
- 440C Japanese
- 5.5 · 6.0″
ELITE’s standard cutting scissor in 440C Japanese steel. The Premium General Purpose takes on everyday salon cutting in 5.5 and 6.0 inch, with a convex edge and 10-year warranty. Available through ELITE Scissors.
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Elite Premium Slicer
- 440C Japanese
- 5.5 · 6.0″
ELITE’s slide-cutting scissor in 440C Japanese steel with a convex edge for slicing strokes. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The same alloy and price as the General Purpose, with an edge geometry oriented toward slide cutting and texture techniques. Available through ELITE Scissors.
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Elite Premium Barber Scissors
- 440C Japanese
- 6.5 · 7.0″
ELITE’s Premium series scissor in 6.5 and 7.0 inch blade lengths for scissor-over-comb and barbering techniques. Uses the same 440C Japanese steel and convex edge as the rest of the Premium range. Available through ELITE Scissors.
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Elite Signature General Purpose
- 440C Japanese
- 5.5 · 6.0″
ELITE’s flagship cutting scissor — the Signature series general purpose model in 440C Japanese steel at the brand’s top finishing grade. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch with a 10-year warranty. Available through ELITE Scissors.
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Elite Signature Blunt Cutter
- 440C Japanese
- 5.5 · 6.0″
ELITE’s Signature-grade scissor in a blunt cutting geometry for precision line work — one-length cuts, bobs, and sharp-edged finishing. 440C Japanese steel, 5.5 and 6.0 inch, 10-year warranty. Available through ELITE Scissors.
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The ELITE range
ELITE is an Australian scissor brand founded in 2022 by Kylie and Mick Dwyer in Gymea Bay, NSW. Hair-cutting educator Kylie Dwyer led the design process. The range divides into Premium and Signature lines, both built on 440C Japanese steel with convex edges and a 10-year warranty. The Signature line is the top finishing grade in the ELITE range and is priced accordingly.
All ELITE scissors are sold direct through the brand’s own website. Guide prices run around US$406 for Premium individual models and around US$972 for Signature individual models. The five picks here cover both lines and the main cutting techniques the range addresses.
How we chose
The five picks cover the two ELITE lines and the main cutting techniques the range addresses: everyday general purpose cutting, slide cutting, barbering lengths, and precision blunt cutting. The swivel-handle models and the thinning scissor in the Premium range address specific needs not covered here. Confirm current prices and availability at elitescissors.com.
The wider ELITE catalogue
The ELITE range also includes swivel-handle versions of the Premium General Purpose and Premium Blunt Cutter, plus a Premium Thinner and two multi-scissor kits — a two-scissor starter kit at around US$644 and a five-scissor Premium kit at around US$1,949. A three-scissor Signature kit is available at around US$2,818. All are sold through the ELITE website.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWhat steel do ELITE scissors use?
The Premium and Signature lines both use 440C Japanese steel. The Signature series is finished to a higher grade within the same 440C base. Confirm the steel specification on each product page at elitescissors.com.
Where are ELITE scissors made?
ELITE scissors are made in Australia. The brand is headquartered in Gymea Bay, NSW, and was founded in 2022 by Kylie and Mick Dwyer.
What is the difference between ELITE Premium and Signature scissors?
Both lines use 440C Japanese steel. The Signature series is ELITE’s top-tier offering, priced higher than the Premium line and representing the brand’s highest finishing grade. Guide prices for individual Premium models sit around US$406; Signature models sit around US$972.
Do ELITE scissors come with a warranty?
Yes. ELITE states a 10-year warranty across the Premium and Signature ranges. Confirm warranty terms directly with ELITE at elitescissors.com.
What sizes do ELITE cutting scissors come in?
The Premium General Purpose, Premium Slicer, Signature General Purpose, and Signature Blunt Cutter are available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The Premium Barber steps to 6.5 and 7.0 inch for barbering and scissor-over-comb work.