The Best HIVE SCISSORS
HIVE SCISSORS is a South Korean brand based in Seoul, emphasising traditional hand craftsmanship and precision grinding in every production stage. The catalogue covers standard cutting, extended-length cutting, and thinning models. Pricing is available through the retailer.
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What are the best HIVE scissors?
The JBB600 is the standard 6.0-inch cutting model. The JLC675 is the extended-length option at 6.75 inches. The JTA303 is the 30-tooth thinning shear.
HIVE’s wider catalogue includes the JBC600 cutting model and the JTA1010Y thinning shear. The cutting models use stainless steel and the JTA303 thinning shear uses cobalt alloy steel; all share offset handles and convex edges.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 HIVE JBB600 Cutting Scissors HIVE SCISSORS | Pick 2 HIVE JLC675 Long Cutting Scissors HIVE SCISSORS | Pick 3 HIVE JTA303 Thinning Scissors HIVE SCISSORS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$357Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$391Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$391Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Made in | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Thinning — 30 teeth (inferred) |
| Sizes (in) | 6.0 | 6.75 | Not listed |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 HIVE picks handcrafted in South Korea
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HIVE JBB600 Cutting Scissors
- Stainless steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Available through the HIVE SCISSORS retailer network.
View HIVE JBB600 Cutting Scissors - 2HIVE SCISSORS
HIVE JLC675 Long Cutting Scissors
- Stainless steel
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The extended-length model in the HIVE cutting range, at 6.75 inches.
View HIVE JLC675 Long Cutting Scissors - 3HIVE SCISSORS
HIVE JTA303 Thinning Scissors
- Cobalt alloy
- Offset handle
- Thinning — 30 teeth (inferred) blade
The HIVE JTA303 is a cobalt alloy thinning shear in the JTA range. The 303 in the model code is interpreted as 30 teeth, 3rd variant — confirm the exact tooth count with HIVE Scissors before purchasing, as model codes can encode information differently across manufacturers.
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The HIVE SCISSORS range
HIVE SCISSORS is a South Korean brand based in Seoul, emphasising traditional hand craftsmanship and precision grinding in every production stage. The catalogue covers standard cutting, extended-length cutting, and thinning models. Pricing is available through the retailer.
HIVE’s wider catalogue includes the JBC600 cutting model and the JTA1010Y thinning shear. The cutting models use stainless steel and the JTA303 thinning shear uses cobalt alloy steel; all share offset handles and convex edges.
How we chose
The JBB600 is the standard 6.0-inch cutting model. The JLC675 is the extended-length option at 6.75 inches. The JTA303 is the 30-tooth thinning shear. HIVE’s wider catalogue includes the JBC600 cutting model and the JTA1010Y thinning shear. The cutting models use stainless steel and the JTA303 thinning shear uses cobalt alloy steel; all share offset handles and convex edges. Guide prices are at time of writing; confirm current figures and availability directly with the brand or its authorised retailers. Sets and left-handed models where listed separately are not included here.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are HIVE scissors made?
HIVE SCISSORS are made in Seoul, South Korea, with a focus on traditional hand craftsmanship and precision grinding.
What types of scissors does HIVE make?
HIVE makes cutting scissors (standard and extended length) and thinning shears.
What steel do HIVE scissors use?
The HIVE cutting models use stainless steel, and the JTA303 thinning shear uses cobalt alloy steel. All models use offset handles and convex edges.