The Best Figaro Scissors
Figaro is a Canadian professional cutting scissors line by Takano Canada, a specialty scissor retailer based in Laval, Quebec. The Figaro VR series uses cobalt steel and is available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch blade lengths. The VR-600 is the primary series model at US$295. Pricing is available at takanocanada.com.
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What are the best Figaro scissors?
The Figaro VR-600 is the 6.0-inch primary model in the Figaro VR cobalt steel series, at around US$295 through Takano Canada.
Takano Canada produces the Figaro line alongside its Kimari and Cutman ranges. The Figaro VR series runs in 5.5 and 6.0 inch blade lengths, both in cobalt steel. The VR-600 is the primary series page for the Figaro VR range.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Figaro VR-600 Cutting Scissor Figaro |
|---|---|
| Price band | US$295Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Made in | Japan |
| Handle | Offset |
| Sizes (in) | 6.0 |
| Product links | View product |
Figaro VR-600 in cobalt steel from Takano Canada at US$295
- 1Figaro
Figaro VR-600 Cutting Scissor
- Cobalt Alloy
- Offset handle
- 6.0″
The Figaro VR-600 is the 6.0 inch model in the Figaro VR cobalt steel series from Takano Canada. Cobalt steel at this specification raises edge retention above standard 440C stainless, useful for stylists cutting dense or coarser hair types. The 5.5 inch VR-550 shares the same construction for stylists who prefer a shorter blade. Available through Takano Canada.
View Figaro VR-600 Cutting Scissor
The Figaro range
Figaro is a Canadian professional scissor line produced by Takano Canada, a specialty retailer based in Laval, Quebec. The Figaro VR series uses cobalt steel and runs across 5.5 inch (VR-550) and 6.0 inch (VR-600) blade lengths, both at around US$290 to US$295 through the Takano Canada catalogue.
Takano Canada produces the Figaro line alongside its Kimari and Cutman ranges. The VR designation covers the cobalt-steel series; cobalt additions raise hardness and edge retention beyond standard stainless steel grades, making the Figaro VR a step up from entry-level Canadian market scissors at the same price tier. The series parent page is the VR-600 at 6.0 inches.
How we chose
The Figaro VR-600 is the primary series model in the Figaro VR range, at 6.0 inches in cobalt steel. The VR-550 at 5.5 inches is the shorter-blade alternative at a US$5 lower guide price. Confirm current pricing and availability directly through Takano Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Figaro scissors?
Figaro is a scissors line by Takano Canada, a specialty retailer based in Laval, Quebec.
What steel does Figaro use?
The Figaro VR series uses cobalt steel across 5.5 and 6.0 inch blade lengths.
What sizes does the Figaro VR series come in?
The Figaro VR series runs in 5.5 inch (VR-550) and 6.0 inch (VR-600) blade lengths, both in cobalt steel. The VR-600 at 6.0 inches is the primary series model, at around US$295 through Takano Canada.