The Best Hepike Scissors for Hairdressers
Hepike is a professional hair shear brand distributed in the UK by Crewe Orlando, a salon and barber trade supplier established in 1978, with retail through Direct Hairdressing Scissors. The range uses Japanese Hitachi 440 steel hardened to HRC 59.5 across 13 models spanning cutting and thinning shears. Five picks here run from $75 to $95 at guide prices, covering straight and semi-offset cutting handles and three thinning options.
What are the best Hepike scissors?
The Regular AA, guide price around $90, is Hepike's classic even-handle cutting scissor in Hitachi 440 at HRC 59.5 with a razor-edge convex blade, available in 5.0 to 7.0 inch — the widest size run in the cutting range. The Semi Offset AB, around $95, uses the same steel in a semi-offset handle that lowers the thumb ring relative to the finger ring, reducing shoulder and wrist strain through a full day of cutting; it also runs 5.0 to 7.0 inch. The 30-Tooth Thinning, around $75, removes more weight per pass than higher tooth-count models and suits thick or coarse hair where aggressive bulk removal is needed first. The 40-Tooth Thinning, around $80, gives a finer blending result per pass — suited to softening finished edges and working through fine or medium hair. The Double Bladed Thinning, around $90, carries teeth on both blades rather than one, distributing removed weight more evenly across the section; available in 20-tooth and 30-tooth variants.
Hitachi 440 is a Japanese steel formulation used across the Hepike range, hardened to HRC 59.5. HRC 59.5 places the blades in the mid-upper hardness band for professional hairdressing scissors — hard enough for strong edge retention, with sufficient toughness for daily salon use. A razor edge is listed on the cutting models; the thinning models use a serrated stationary blade against a plain blade, except the Double Bladed Thinning which carries teeth on both. All Hepike models include a tension-regulating screw and a removable finger rest, and are supplied with a scissor case and presentation box. The brand is distributed through the trade rather than direct-to-consumer: Crewe Orlando handles UK distribution, with retail through Direct Hairdressing Scissors.
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Five Hepike picks from $75 to $95
| Attribute | Hepike Regular AA Cutting Scissors Hepike | Hepike Semi Offset AB Cutting Scissors Hepike | Hepike 30-Tooth Thinning Scissors Hepike | Hepike 40-Tooth Thinning Scissors Hepike | Hepike Double Bladed Thinning Scissors Hepike |
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| Price guide | US$90 | US$95 | US$75 | US$80 | US$90 |
| Price tier | Entry-level | Entry-level | Entry-level | Entry-level | Entry-level |
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| Handle | Classic (even) | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | 30-tooth thinning | 40-tooth thinning | Double-bladed thinning |
| Sizes (in) | 5.0" · 5.5" · 6.0" · 6.5" · 7.0" | 5.0" · 5.5" · 6.0" · 6.5" · 7.0" | |||
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All five in Japanese Hitachi 440 steel at HRC 59.5, distributed in the UK by Crewe Orlando. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page.
Hitachi 440 steel and UK trade distribution
Hepike is a professional hair shear brand distributed in the UK by Crewe Orlando, a salon and barber trade supplier established in 1978. Retail is through Direct Hairdressing Scissors. The brand does not sell direct to consumers and is not widely distributed outside the United Kingdom.
The constant across the 13-model range is Japanese Hitachi 440 steel hardened to HRC 59.5. HRC 59.5 sits in the mid-upper hardness band for professional scissors — firm enough for strong edge retention through a full cutting day, with enough toughness to withstand daily use without excessive brittleness. Cutting models carry a razor-edge convex blade; thinning models use a serrated stationary blade against a plain blade, except the Double Bladed Thinning which teeth both blades. Every Hepike model includes a tension-regulating screw, a removable finger rest, and is supplied in a scissor case and presentation box.
The five picks here cover the two main cutting handle geometries in the range — classic even handle (Regular AA) and semi-offset (Semi Offset AB) — plus the three thinning options in the catalogued line.
The five picks
1. Hepike Regular AA (guide price around $90). The classic even-handle cutting scissor in the Hepike range — Hitachi 440 at HRC 59.5, razor-edge convex blade, 5.0 to 7.0 inch. The even handle places both rings at the same angle, a neutral grip that suits stylists working long sections or those trained on traditional scissor positions. Tension-regulating screw and removable finger rest included. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors.
2. Hepike Semi Offset AB (around $95). The semi-offset cutting model — same Hitachi 440 at HRC 59.5 and convex blade as the Regular AA, in a handle where the thumb ring sits lower than the finger ring. The semi-offset geometry lowers the elbow during cutting, which reduces strain through the shoulder and wrist across a sustained cutting day. Runs 5.0 to 7.0 inch with a removable finger rest. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors.
3. Hepike 30-Tooth Thinning (around $75). A 30-tooth thinning scissor in Hitachi 440 at HRC 59.5 with an offset handle. Thirty teeth remove more weight per close than a 40- or 46-tooth model — suited to initial bulk removal from thick or coarse hair where a high tooth-count thinner would need too many passes. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors.
4. Hepike 40-Tooth Thinning (around $80). A 40-tooth thinning scissor in Hitachi 440 at HRC 59.5 with an offset handle. The higher tooth count gives a finer blending result per pass — less hair removed per close, suited to softening a blunt line, working through fine or medium hair, or detailing around the hairline and face framing after an initial pass with the 30-tooth. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors.
5. Hepike Double Bladed Thinning (around $90). A double-bladed thinning scissor in Hitachi 440 at HRC 59.5 — teeth on both blades rather than one. The double-bladed configuration removes weight from both sides of the section simultaneously, distributing cut hair more evenly than a conventional thinner. Available in 20-tooth (more aggressive) and 30-tooth (lighter) variants, both in an offset handle. Available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors.
How we chose
All five picks carry a price guide above zero and are in production through Direct Hairdressing Scissors. The Regular AA and Semi Offset AB cover the two main cutting handle geometries in the Hepike range. The three thinning picks represent the three distinct thinning mechanisms available: single-serrated 30-tooth, single-serrated 40-tooth, and double-bladed. Guide prices are estimates based on available UK retail data; confirm current figures — including GBP pricing and VAT — directly with Direct Hairdressing Scissors or Crewe Orlando before buying.
The wider Hepike catalogue
The Hepike range extends to 13 models in total, including left-handed cutting and thinning models not covered here. Full details are on the Hepike brand page and through Crewe Orlando and Direct Hairdressing Scissors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hepike uses Japanese Hitachi 440 steel across the range, hardened to HRC 59.5. Hitachi 440 is a well-regarded Japanese steel formulation for professional hairdressing scissors, used at a hardness level that balances edge retention with toughness for daily salon use.
In the UK, Hepike is distributed by Crewe Orlando (creweorlando.co.uk), a salon and barber trade supplier established in 1978, and available at retail through Direct Hairdressing Scissors (directhairdressingscissors.co.uk). The brand does not sell direct to consumers.
Both the Regular AA and Semi Offset AB use Hitachi 440 steel at HRC 59.5 with a convex edge and run 5.0 to 7.0 inch. The difference is the handle geometry. The Regular AA uses a classic even handle where both finger rings sit at the same angle — a neutral grip suited to stylists trained on traditional scissor positions. The Semi Offset AB uses a semi-offset handle where the thumb ring drops lower than the finger ring, which lowers the elbow during cutting and reduces strain through the shoulder and wrist over a full cutting day.
Both the 30-tooth and 40-tooth thinning models use Hitachi 440 steel at HRC 59.5 in an offset handle. The tooth count determines how much hair is removed per close: the 30-tooth removes more weight per pass and suits initial bulk removal from thick or coarse hair. The 40-tooth removes less hair per close and gives a finer, more blended result — better suited to softening finished edges, working through fine or medium hair, or detailing around the hairline.
The Hepike Double Bladed Thinning carries teeth on both blades rather than the standard single serrated blade against a plain blade. The double-bladed configuration removes weight from both sides of each section simultaneously, which distributes the cut hair more evenly than a conventional thinner. It is available in 20-tooth and 30-tooth variants — the 20-tooth for more aggressive weight removal, the 30-tooth for a lighter result.
Yes. The Hepike range includes a left-handed cutting model and a left-handed 30-tooth thinning model alongside the right-handed line. Check with Direct Hairdressing Scissors or Crewe Orlando for current stock of the left-handed models.