The Best Haito Scissors for Students and Stylists
Haito is a UK scissor brand owned by Hair Tools Ltd, based in Yorkshire. The range uses Japanese stainless steel and stainless steel with convex or semi-convex blades, at guide prices from $32 to $75. The line is aimed at students and entry-level stylists building a first kit. Five picks here cover the range from $32 to $75, all available through UK specialist retailers.
What are the best Haito scissors?
The Yoru, around $32, is Haito's black Teflon-coated entry model — a handmade stainless offset with a convex edge, available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch including a left-handed option. The Basix Classic, around $38, is the most accessible Haito cutting scissor — a semi-convex even-handle model in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch, built for student kits. The Kinzoku, around $42, is a satin copper titanium-coated offset with a convex edge, available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The Kishi, around $60, is a black Teflon offset in 6.0 inch with a convex edge and quilted wallet, the mid-to-upper practical pick. The Ekubo, around $75, is Haito's highest-priced model — handmade from Japanese stainless steel with a convex hollow-ground blade and a semi-offset handle with curved thumb.
Most Haito models use stainless steel; the Kobura and Ekubo specify Japanese stainless steel. Blade construction is convex or semi-convex across the range — the Basix Classic uses semi-convex; the Yoru, Kinzoku, Kishi, Kuro, Kobura, Kizamu, Rozu, Sukai Titan, Kyandi, and Ekubo all use convex edges. Hollow-ground construction appears on the Kobura and Ekubo. Offset handles are the norm across all models except the Basix Classic, which uses an even (straight) handle suited to student kits where standard geometry is preferred. Left-handed options are available on the Yoru (6.0 inch) and Kuro (5.5 inch). Haito is sold primarily to the UK market; international availability is limited.
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Five Haito picks from $32 to $75
| Attribute | Haito Yoru Offset Scissors Haito | Haito Basix Classic Cutting Scissors Haito | Haito Kinzoku Offset Scissors Haito | Haito Kishi Offset Scissors Haito | Haito Ekubo Offset Scissors Haito |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$32 | US$38 | US$42 | US$60 | US$75 |
| Price tier | Budget | Budget | Budget | Budget | Budget |
| Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Made in | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Handle | Offset | Even | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Semi-convex | Convex | Convex | Convex, hollow-ground |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 · 6.0 | 5.0 · 5.5 · 6.0 | 5.5 · 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
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All five sold through UK specialist retailers. Guide prices at time of writing in USD equivalent; UK RRP in GBP varies by model. Confirm current figures on each product page.
Haito scissors
Haito is a scissor brand from Hair Tools Ltd, a Yorkshire-based salon equipment company that also produces Head Jog and distributes Parlux in the UK. The Haito range uses Japanese stainless steel and stainless steel with convex blade construction across most models, at guide prices from $32 to $75. It is aimed at students and early-career stylists who want a convex-edge scissor without the outlay of the Japanese professional mid-range.
All 12 catalogued models carry offset handles except the Basix Classic, which uses an even handle suited to student kit requirements. Left-handed options appear on the Yoru and Kuro. The range sells primarily through UK specialist retailers.
The five picks
1. Haito Yoru (guide price around $32). Haito’s entry offset scissor — handmade from stainless steel with a black Teflon coating, a convex cutting edge, and a rubberised handle. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch, with a left-handed 6.0 inch option. The Yoru is the lowest guide price in the catalogued Haito range and ships with a quilted wallet, removable finger rest, and finger rings. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and YOI Scissors UK.
2. Haito Basix Classic (around $38). Haito’s most accessible cutting scissor — stainless steel with a semi-convex blade in an even (standard) handle. Available in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch, the widest size run in the Haito cutting range. The even handle and three-size availability make the Basix Classic the practical starting point for student kits where a traditional geometry is required. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and YOI Scissors UK.
3. Haito Kinzoku (around $42). Haito’s satin copper titanium-coated offset scissor — handmade from stainless steel with a convex cutting edge, available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The Kinzoku sits just above the Yoru and Kuro in price and adds a copper titanium finish with a removable finger rest. Supplied with a quilted wallet and finger rings. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and specialist Haito stockists.
4. Haito Kishi (around $60). Haito’s mid-range black Teflon offset scissor — handmade from stainless steel with a convex edge in 6.0 inch. The Kishi is the first model in the Haito range to pass $50 and sits at the practical upper-mid tier, with a black Teflon coating for durability and a quilted wallet included. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and YOI Scissors UK.
5. Haito Ekubo (around $75). Haito’s top model — handmade from Japanese stainless steel with convex hollow-ground blades and a semi-offset handle with curved thumb. Available in 6.0 inch with an engraved scales design and a navy blue scissor wallet. The Ekubo is the only Haito model that specifies Japanese stainless steel and hollow-ground blade construction, placing it at the top of the range in both material and edge specification. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors and YOI Scissors UK.
How we chose
Each pick covers a distinct tier or purpose in the Haito range. The Yoru is the lowest-price offset entry with a left-handed option; the Basix Classic is the even-handle student pick in the widest size run; the Kinzoku is the step-up at titanium-coated offset for $42; the Kishi sits at the upper-mid practical tier; and the Ekubo is the top model in Japanese stainless with hollow-ground blades. Guide prices are USD equivalents of UK retail; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider Haito catalogue
The Haito Kuro (around $35) is a black Teflon offset with lime-green accents in 5.5 and 7.0 inch — the 7.0 inch option makes it the only catalogued Haito cutting model in that length, suited to scissor-over-comb and barbering. The Haito Kizamu (around $58) adds a purple rainbow titanium coating and an engraved crane-design handle in 5.0 and 5.5 inch. The Haito Rozu (around $69) is a rose-gold titanium offset with a feather-design handle and a convex edge — a matching thinning shear is also available. The Haito Basix Thinner (around $38) is the student thinning model with 27 or 30 teeth depending on size. Full range on the Haito brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Haito is an own-label brand of Hair Tools Ltd, based in Yorkshire, UK. Hair Tools also produces the Head Jog brand and distributes Parlux in the UK. Haito is positioned at the student and entry-level stylist end of the market.
Haito is explicitly aimed at students and entry-level stylists. The Basix Classic (around $38) is the most affordable and uses a semi-convex blade in an even handle — a practical starting point. The Yoru (around $32) is the lowest-priced offset option. Most models in the range use convex edges, which support slide cutting and point cutting techniques useful to learn early.
Catalogued Haito models cover 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 7.0 inch. The Basix Classic runs 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch; the Yoru runs 5.5 and 6.0 inch; the Kuro includes a 7.0 inch option for scissor-over-comb and barbering work.
Yes. Left-handed options are confirmed on the Yoru (6.0 inch) and the Kuro (5.5 inch). Check individual product pages and current retailer stock for left-hand availability on other models.