The Best Excellent Edges Scissors
Excellent Edges is an Australian scissor company founded in 1988 and based in Ringwood, Victoria. The brand sources steel from Japan and hand-finishes every pair in Australia. Four picks here run from US$150 to US$400, covering cutting and texturising models in 440B steel at the entry and mid tiers, and a partial-mountain-blade cutter at the premium end.
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What are the best Excellent Edges scissors?
The EEGO, around US$150, is Excellent Edges' entry-level all-round cutting scissor — a 440B clamshell-edge pair in an offset handle available in 5.75 and 6.0 inch. The King, around US$200, is the step up from the EEGO: the same 440B steel in a convex-edge cutter with a refined blade geometry in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The EEGO Texturiser, also around US$150, is the thinning companion to the EEGO cutting scissor — 440B steel with a texturising teeth design in 5.75 and 6.0 inch. The Glider Viper, around US$400, is the premium cutter: a partial mountain blade with angular blade lines suited to chipping, in 5.5 and 6.0 inch using Japanese steel.
Excellent Edges builds the line around specific techniques rather than a single do-everything model. The EEGO and EEGO Texturiser are paired entry-level models, both in 440B, for stylists starting out or building a first kit. The King adds a convex edge and a more refined blade profile, keeping the same 440B steel but stepping up the cut geometry. The Glider Viper uses a different blade form — a partial mountain blade — chosen for chipping and angular detail work, and moves to Japanese steel rather than the 440B used in the entry and mid tier. Sizes across all four are 5.5 to 6.0 inch.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Excellent Edges EEGO Cutting Scissors Excellent Edges | Pick 2 Excellent Edges King Cutting Scissors Excellent Edges | Pick 3 Excellent Edges EEGO Texturiser Excellent Edges | Pick 4 Excellent Edges Glider Viper Cutting Scissors Excellent Edges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$150Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$150Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Made in | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Clamshell edge | Convex edge | Thinning teeth | Partial mountain blade |
| Sizes (in) | 5.75· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.75· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Four Excellent Edges picks from US$150 to US$400
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Excellent Edges EEGO Cutting Scissors
- 440B Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Clamshell edge blade
Excellent Edges’ entry-level all-round cutting scissor in 440B stainless steel with a clamshell edge and offset handle. Available in 5.75 and 6.0 inch. The EEGO is the starting model in the Excellent Edges cutting range, aimed at apprentices and experienced stylists looking for a pair at the lower end of the catalogue. Available through Excellent Edges and Spencer Scissors.
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Excellent Edges King Cutting Scissors
- 440B Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Excellent Edges’ mid-range cutter, a step up from the EEGO in 440B stainless steel with a convex edge and offset handle. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The King moves from the EEGO’s clamshell edge to a convex edge, and carries a left-handed version in the lineup alongside the standard pair. Available through Excellent Edges and Spencer Scissors.
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Excellent Edges EEGO Texturiser
- 440B Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Thinning teeth blade
Excellent Edges’ entry-level texturising scissor — the thinning companion to the EEGO cutting scissor. 440B steel with a texturising teeth design and an ergonomic handle. Available in 5.75 and 6.0 inch. Positioned alongside the EEGO cutting model for stylists building an entry-level cutting and thinning pair. Available through Excellent Edges and Spencer Scissors.
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Excellent Edges Glider Viper Cutting Scissors
- Japanese Steel
- Offset handle
- Partial mountain blade blade
Excellent Edges’ premium cutter, featuring a partial mountain blade with angular blade lines. The brand describes this design as giving it strong chipping attributes. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch, using Japanese steel. The step-up pick for stylists who work primarily with chipping and angular detail techniques. Available through Excellent Edges and Spencer Scissors.
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Excellent Edges — made in Australia, Japanese steel
Excellent Edges has operated from Ringwood, Victoria since 1988. The brand describes itself as hand-finishing every pair in its Australian workshop, sourcing the steel materials from Japan. The lineup is built around specific cutting techniques rather than a single general-purpose model — most pairs target a particular style of work.
Four models are catalogued here: two at the US$150 entry tier, one at US$200, and the Glider Viper at US$400. Three use 440B stainless steel; the Glider Viper moves to Japanese steel with a different blade geometry. Sizes run 5.5 to 6.0 inch across all four.
How we chose
The four picks cover the full Excellent Edges catalogued range: two at US$150 (the EEGO cutting and texturising pair), one at US$200 (the King), and one at US$400 (the Glider Viper). The EEGO models are the entry-level set for stylists starting a kit. The King is the mid-range convex-edge step up. The Glider Viper is the premium model with a distinct blade form. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider Excellent Edges catalogue
Excellent Edges also stocks accessories including combs, cases, and pouches. For the full current range including any new models, the Excellent Edges website carries the authoritative listing. The Excellent Edges brand page on ScissorPedia covers the full catalogue context.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Excellent Edges scissors made?
Every Excellent Edges pair is hand-finished in Australia. The company has operated from Ringwood, Victoria since 1988, sourcing its steel materials from Japan.
What steel do Excellent Edges scissors use?
The EEGO, King, and EEGO Texturiser use 440B stainless steel. The Glider Viper uses Japanese steel — the product page and the Excellent Edges website are the authoritative sources for the specific grade.
What is the EEGO series in Excellent Edges?
The EEGO is the entry-level pair in the Excellent Edges range, covering both a cutting scissor and a texturising thinning model. Both use 440B steel and offset handles, and both come in 5.75 and 6.0 inch. The EEGO Cutting Scissors use a clamshell edge; the EEGO Texturiser uses a teeth design.
What is the Glider Viper?
The Glider Viper is Excellent Edges’ premium cutting scissor, using a partial mountain blade with angular blade lines. The brand describes it as suited to chipping. It is available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch and is priced around US$400 at guide price.
Where can I buy Excellent Edges scissors?
Through the Excellent Edges official website at excellentedges.com, and through Spencer Scissors in the UK. The official site carries the full current range.