The Best Infinity Scissors for Hairdressers
Infinity is a UK scissor brand run by Scissors Craft, based in Northolt, Middlesex. The range uses stainless steel across cutting and thinning models, covering offset handles and an entry-to-upper price ladder from £40 to £150. Five picks here cover entry cutting, mid-range cutting and thinning, and the upper-tier Eagle from $51 to $190, all sold through Scissors Craft.
What are the best Infinity scissors?
The Academy Cutting, around $51, is Infinity's entry shear — a stainless steel offset pair in 5.5 or 6.0 inch for stylists starting out or looking for a low-cost everyday option. The Cutlass Cutting, around $120, steps up to the mid-entry tier at the same two lengths. The Rapier Cutting, around $165, is a mid-range offset cutting shear that pairs with the Rapier Thinning at the same price. The Rapier Thinning, also around $165, adds bulk removal and blending capability alongside the cutting pair. The Eagle Cutting, around $190, is the upper-tier model in the Infinity catalogue, available in four lengths from 5.5 to 7.0 inch.
Infinity lists stainless steel across the range without specifying a named grade — the practical data on exact steel composition is not confirmed in current Scissors Craft product listings, so guide prices and handle geometry are the primary differentiators between models. The price ladder runs from £40 (Academy) through £95 (Cutlass), £130 (Rapier, Barracuda, Piranha), and £150 (Eagle). All models use an offset handle that positions the thumb lower than the finger ring, reducing the degree of wrist rotation needed per cutting stroke. Scissors Craft recommends sharpening every six months.
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Five Infinity picks from $51 to $190
| Attribute | Infinity Academy Cutting Infinity | Infinity Cutlass Cutting Infinity | Infinity Rapier Cutting Infinity | Infinity Rapier Thinning Infinity | Infinity Eagle Cutting Infinity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$51 | US$120 | US$165 | US$165 | US$190 |
| Price tier | Budget | Entry-level | Entry-level | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Made in | — | — | — | — | — |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex | Thinning | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 · 6.0 | — | — | — | 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5 · 7.0 |
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All five use stainless steel construction and offset handles. Guide prices converted from GBP at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page or at scissorscraft.co.uk.
The Infinity range
Infinity is a scissor brand run by Scissors Craft, based in Northolt, Middlesex. The catalogue covers cutting and thinning shears for professional hairdressers and barbers, sold through Scissors Craft at scissorscraft.co.uk.
The price ladder is straightforward: Academy (£40) at entry, Cutlass (£95) at the next step, then Rapier, Barracuda, and Piranha (£130 each) in the mid tier, and Eagle (£150) at the upper end. Cutting and thinning models are paired at each level — the Academy Cutting pairs with the Academy Thinning, the Cutlass Cutting with the Cutlass Thinning, and so on. The Piranha is a cutting-only model at the £130 tier.
All Infinity models use offset handle geometry and stainless steel blades. Scissors Craft lists the brand’s recommended sharpening interval as every six months. Prices are in GBP; USD conversions below are based on rates at time of writing.
The five picks
1. Infinity Academy Cutting (guide price around $51). Infinity’s entry cutting shear in stainless steel with an offset handle, available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The Academy Cutting is the lowest-priced model in the Infinity cutting range and an option for stylists or students who want a working shear at the entry price tier. The Academy Thinning is available at the same price if a thinning companion is needed. Available through Scissors Craft.
2. Infinity Cutlass Cutting (around $120). A stainless steel offset cutting shear at the mid-entry tier, priced at £95 — a step up from the Academy without reaching the £130 Barracuda or Rapier tier. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch, with the Cutlass Thinning available at the same price for stylists who want a matched pair at this level. Available through Scissors Craft.
3. Infinity Rapier Cutting (around $165). A mid-range offset cutting shear in stainless steel, priced at £130. The Rapier sits in the same price tier as the Barracuda and Piranha, and pairs with the Rapier Thinning at the same price. Infinity describes the offset handle across this tier as reducing wrist deviation during cutting. Available through Scissors Craft.
4. Infinity Rapier Thinning (around $165). The thinning companion to the Rapier Cutting, at the same £130 price point. A toothed blade for weight removal and blending alongside the cutting shear — removes bulk in thick sections, softens blunt cut lines, and blends graduation without a visible reduction in length. Uses the same stainless steel and offset handle construction as the cutting model. Available through Scissors Craft.
5. Infinity Eagle Cutting (around $190). Infinity’s upper-tier cutting shear at £150, available in four blade lengths — 5.5, 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 inch — which is the widest size run in the Infinity cutting catalogue. Stainless steel with an offset handle. The Eagle Thinning is available at the same price for stylists who want an upper-tier matched pair. Available through Scissors Craft.
How we chose
Each pick covers a distinct step in the Infinity price ladder. The Academy Cutting covers the entry tier; the Cutlass Cutting covers the mid-entry step at £95; the Rapier Cutting and Rapier Thinning cover the mid tier at £130 and show both cutting and thinning options at that level; the Eagle Cutting covers the upper-tier at £150 with the widest size run. Guide prices move with GBP/USD fluctuations — confirm current figures before buying.
The wider Infinity catalogue
The Infinity Barracuda Cutting and Infinity Barracuda Thinning (both around $165) offer an alternative matched pair at the £130 tier alongside the Rapier. The Infinity Piranha Cutting (around $165) is the cutting-only mid-tier model for stylists who do not need a thinning companion at that price. The Infinity Eagle Thinning (around $190) pairs with the Eagle Cutting for a matched upper-tier set. Full model listings and retailer links are on the Infinity brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Infinity lists stainless steel across the range. The brand does not confirm a specific grade in current product listings — for full steel specifications, refer to Scissors Craft at scissorscraft.co.uk.
Infinity is a brand run by Scissors Craft, a UK retailer based in Northolt, Middlesex. Scissors Craft sells the Infinity range through its own site at scissorscraft.co.uk. The brand covers cutting scissors and thinning scissors for professional hairdressers and barbers.
The Infinity price ladder runs from £40 (Academy) through £95 (Cutlass), £130 (Rapier, Barracuda, Piranha), and £150 (Eagle). Prices convert to approximately $51 to $190 USD depending on the exchange rate at time of purchase.
Yes. Infinity produces thinning shears under the Academy, Cutlass, Rapier, Barracuda, and Eagle names — each paired with a cutting shear at the same price. The thinning models use offset handles and stainless steel construction.
Infinity shears are sold through Scissors Craft at scissorscraft.co.uk. Confirm current availability and pricing there before purchasing; the five models on this page each link to the relevant Scissors Craft product page.