The Best First Edges Scissors for Hairdressers
First Edges is the apprentice scissor line from Excellent Edges, a Melbourne, Australia maker that has supplied hairdressing scissors since 1988. The range uses 440B steel with a matte satin finish, offset handle, and bevel edge — a straightforward setup for hairdressers starting out. Four picks from $40 to $50, with left-handed options available on the cutting and texturising models.
What are the best First Edges scissors?
The First Edge 53, around $40, is the shortest cutting scissor in the range at 5.3 inch — the standard apprentice starter in the First Edge line. The First Edge 58, around $45, is a 5.8-inch version suited to stylists who prefer a slightly longer blade for blunt cutting. The First Edge Texturiser, around $40, is a 5.5-inch, 30-tooth thinning scissor available in a left-handed version — the texturising complement to the cutting range. The First Edge 65, around $50, is the longest cutting scissor in the range at 6.5 inch, suited to stylists who prefer a longer blade for bulk cutting and scissor-over-comb.
First Edges is a product line, not a standalone company — it is the entry-level range from Excellent Edges. All four catalogued models use 440B steel with a matte satin finish and an offset handle with a bevel edge, consistent across the line. The bevel edge is the standard finish for apprentice and student scissors rather than a convex edge. Left-handed versions are available for the 53, the 58, the Texturiser, and kit bundles; confirm left-hand availability directly with the retailer for current stock. In Australia, SalonEdges distributes and supports the First Edge range across South Australia and the Northern Territory. In the UK, Spencer Scissors stocks the range. For current pricing in AUD, check the Excellent Edges site at excellentedges.com or SalonEdges.
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Four First Edges picks from $40 to $50
| Attribute | First Edge 53 Apprentice Cutting Scissors First Edges | First Edge 58 Apprentice Cutting Scissors First Edges | First Edge Texturiser Thinning Scissors First Edges | First Edge 65 Professional Cutting Scissors First Edges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$40 | US$45 | US$40 | US$50 |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget | Budget | Budget |
| Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Made in | — | — | — | — |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Bevel edge | Bevel edge | 30-tooth thinning | Bevel edge |
| Sizes (in) | 5.3" | 5.8" | 5.5" | 6.5" |
| View product | View product | View product | View product |
All four in 440B steel, matte satin finish, offset handle and bevel edge. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page.
The First Edges apprentice range
First Edges is the entry-level scissor line from Excellent Edges, a Melbourne, Australia maker established in 1988. The range is built as a practical first scissor for hairdressing apprentices and students: 440B steel, matte satin finish, offset handle, bevel edge — consistent across all four models.
The size run covers 5.3, 5.8, and 6.5 inch in cutting scissors, joined by a 5.5-inch 30-tooth Texturiser, all at guide prices between $40 and $50. Left-handed versions are available for the two shorter cutters and the Texturiser. In Australia, SalonEdges distributes the range; Spencer Scissors carries it in the UK.
The four picks
1. First Edge 53 (guide price around $40). First Edges’ 5.3-inch apprentice cutting scissor in 440B steel with a matte satin finish, offset handle, and bevel edge. The shortest cutting length in the First Edge range and the standard starter. Left-handed version available. Available through Excellent Edges and SalonEdges in Australia, and Spencer Scissors in the UK.
2. First Edge 58 (around $45). First Edges’ 5.8-inch apprentice cutting scissor in 440B steel with a matte satin finish, offset handle, and bevel edge. A slightly longer blade than the 53 — suited to apprentices who prefer a longer scissor for blunt cutting and sectioning. Left-handed version available. Available through Excellent Edges and SalonEdges in Australia, and Spencer Scissors in the UK.
3. First Edge Texturiser (around $40). First Edges’ 5.5-inch, 30-tooth thinning scissor in 440B steel with a matte satin finish and offset handle. Suited to adding texture and movement to blunt cuts and removing weight from medium to coarse hair. Left-handed version available — the texturising complement to the First Edge cutting range for students setting up their first scissors kit. Available through Excellent Edges and SalonEdges in Australia, and Spencer Scissors in the UK.
4. First Edge 65 (around $50). First Edges’ 6.5-inch cutting scissor in 440B steel with a matte satin finish, offset handle, and bevel edge. The longest cutting scissor in the First Edge range — suited to stylists who prefer a longer blade for bulk cutting, scissor-over-comb on men’s styles, and working on longer hair lengths. Available through Excellent Edges and SalonEdges in Australia, and Spencer Scissors in the UK.
How we chose
Each pick covers a distinct position in the First Edge range by blade length and type. The 53 is the short standard cutter; the 58 adds half an inch for blunt work; the Texturiser covers thinning and texturising alongside the cutters; and the 65 is the long cutter for bulk work and scissor-over-comb. All four share the same 440B steel, finish, and offset bevel-edge setup. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider First Edges catalogue
The First Edges brand page covers the full range including kit bundles that pair a cutting scissor with the Texturiser. Excellent Edges at excellentedges.com lists full AUD pricing and current stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
First Edges is the entry-level apprentice line from Excellent Edges, a Melbourne, Australia maker established in 1988. First Edge is a product range, not a standalone company.
All catalogued First Edge models use 440B stainless steel with a matte satin finish. 440B is a standard stainless steel grade used in entry-level professional scissors.
Yes. Left-handed options are available for the First Edge 53, First Edge 58, and the First Edge Texturiser, as well as kit bundles. Confirm current left-hand stock with the retailer.
In Australia, SalonEdges distributes and supports the First Edge range across South Australia and the Northern Territory. The Excellent Edges site at excellentedges.com lists the full range with Australian pricing.
Spencer Scissors carries the First Edge range in the UK. Check spencerscissors.co.uk for current UK stock and pricing.