The Best K5 International Scissors for Hairdressers
K5 International is an Australian scissor brand based in Wollert, Victoria. The catalog covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed models, with model-specific material statements and several convex-edge options. Five picks here run from US$60 to US$70 at guide prices, across lengths from 5.5 to 7.0 inch, available direct from the brand's Australian site and through Scissor City in New Zealand.
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What are the best K5 International scissors?
The Silver, guide price around US$60, is K5 International's core cutting model in Japanese 440C stainless with a convex edge and silver chrome finish, available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The Golden, also US$60, uses the same size run in a gold polished finish with curved edge blades; the finish and blade shape are the distinguishing differences from the Silver. The Classic Silver Chrome, at US$60, has a retained 6.5-inch record with stainless steel, a convex edge and a silver chrome finish; its exact grade remains unconfirmed. The Curved, at US$60, is K5's curved-blade model in 6.0 inch; a different geometry suited to contour and layered cutting work. The Royal Class, at US$70, is the only step up in price, running 6.5 and 7.0 inch in a polished silver and gold-plated finish with convex blades for longer-section and scissor-over-comb work.
K5’s current Silver listing names Japanese 440C. The Classic Silver Chrome exact link was unavailable, so the collection’s broad alloy wording cannot establish its grade. Compare each model’s specification independently. The brand lists its production as supervised and products as passing multiple quality tests before release. Eco-friendly packaging is a noted brand characteristic across the line. Beyond the five models cataloged here, K5 International also offers custom ordering; size, structure, and packaging can be specified directly with the brand.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 K5 International Silver Hairdressing Scissors K5 International | Pick 2 K5 International Golden Hairdressing Scissors K5 International | Pick 3 K5 International Classic Silver Chrome Hairdressing Scissors K5 International | Pick 4 K5 International Professional Curved Hairdressing Scissors K5 International | Pick 5 K5 International Royal Class Hairdressing Scissors K5 International |
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| Price band | US$60Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$60Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$60Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$60Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$70Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | Japanese 440C Stainless Steel | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Made in | Not listed | Australia | Not listed | Australia | Australia |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex edge | Curved edge | Convex edge | Curved | Convex edge |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.5· 7.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Five K5 International picks from US$60 to US$70
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K5 International Silver Hairdressing Scissors
- Japanese 440C Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
K5’s current Silver listing names Japanese 440C, three sizes and a silver chrome finish. The older Elegant Silver URL leads to that matching size family. This is a brand specification; it does not establish Australian manufacture. Retained retailer links remain on the product page.
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K5 International Golden Hairdressing Scissors
- Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Curved edge blade
The same size run as the Silver (5.5, 6.0, 6.5 inch) in a gold polished finish with curved edge blades. The finish and blade shape are the distinguishing points from the Silver — the curved edge geometry suits stylists who prefer a curved blade for certain cutting approaches. Available direct from K5 International and through Scissor City.
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K5 International Classic Silver Chrome Hairdressing Scissors
- Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
The retained Classic Silver Chrome entry is a 6.5-inch stainless cutter with a silver chrome finish. Its exact listing could not be verified. Keep it separate from the current Silver size family and confirm its grade and offered version with K5 International or Scissor City.
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K5 International Professional Curved Hairdressing Scissors
- Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Curved blade
K5 International’s curved-blade cutting scissor in 6.0 inch. The curved blade design gives a different cutting angle through contour and layered sections compared to a straight blade — suited to stylists who do extensive angled and layered cutting work. Available direct from K5 International and through Scissor City.
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K5 International Royal Class Hairdressing Scissors
- Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
The top model in the K5 International cutting range in 6.5 and 7.0 inch — the longer lengths in the catalog. Long convex blades in a polished silver finish with gold-plated handles, offset handle. The 7.0 inch length suits scissor-over-comb work, long-section cutting, and stylists who work with thick or heavy hair where a longer blade covers more ground per close. Available direct from K5 International and through Scissor City.
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The K5 International range
K5 International is an Australian company headquartered in Wollert, Victoria, supplying hairdressing and barber scissors, thinning shears, left-handed models, and salon capes. The catalog is positioned at the budget end of the professional range; four of the five models here share a US$60 guide price, with the Royal Class at US$70 the only step up. Material certainty varies by model: the current Silver has a direct brand specification; the older Classic Silver Chrome remains source-limited.
The brand describes its production as supervised by professionals, with multiple quality checks before release. Eco-friendly packaging is used across the range. K5 also takes custom orders where size, structure, and packaging can be specified directly.
Distribution is through the brand’s own site at k5international.com.au and through Scissor City in New Zealand.
How we chose
All five K5 International models carry a price guide above zero, are in production, and are available through at least one confirmed retailer. The picks cover each distinct model in the current K5 International cutting catalog — the Silver and Classic Silver Chrome share a finish but differ in size availability, the Golden introduces a curved edge and gold finish, the Curved offers a different blade geometry, and the Royal Class extends the range into longer lengths. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider K5 International catalog
K5 International also carries thinning scissors and left-handed models not listed here. Custom ordering is available for size, structure, and packaging specifications. Full details are on the K5 International brand page and the brand’s official site at k5international.com.au.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is K5 International based?
K5 International is an Australian brand headquartered in Wollert, Victoria (8 Burley St, Wollert VIC 3750). It supplies hairdressing and barber scissors, thinning shears, left-handed models, and salon capes.
What steel do K5 International scissors use?
The current Silver listing specifies Japanese 440C. Classic Silver Chrome remains unconfirmed after an unavailable exact listing; a general collection claim does not establish that older model’s alloy. Check the exact product before extending a range statement to it.
Does K5 International make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Left-handed models are part of the K5 International catalog alongside the right-handed cutting and thinning ranges. Check the brand’s site at k5international.com.au for current left-handed options.
Where can I buy K5 International scissors?
K5 International sells direct through its official site at k5international.com.au. The range is also stocked by Scissor City in New Zealand. For stylists outside Australia and New Zealand, ordering direct from the Australian site is the primary option.
What sizes do K5 International scissors come in?
Size availability varies by model. The Silver and Golden run 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The Classic Silver Chrome comes in 6.5 inch. The Curved comes in 6.0 inch. The Royal Class comes in 6.5 and 7.0 inch — the longest option in the range.
Can K5 International scissors be custom ordered?
Yes. K5 International offers custom ordering where size, structure, and packaging can be specified. Contact the brand directly through k5international.com.au for details on lead times and specifications.
Sources
- K5 Silver: direct brand listing (manufacturer product listing)
- K5 hairdressing collection: range wording only (manufacturer product listing)