The Best Kamisori Scissors for Hairdressers
Kamisori is a professional scissor brand founded in 2005 in Markham, Ontario, with scissors manufactured in Japan. The range spans from 440C entry models to ATS-314 cobalt and cobalt alloy at the premium tier. Five picks here cover $214 to $580, all Japan-made, across three steel grades and four handle configurations including a double-swivel model.
What are the best Kamisori scissors?
The Diablo II, around $214, is the accessible entry in 440C at 59 HRC with an offset handle. The Jewel III, around $358, steps to a higher finishing standard in 440C at 59 HRC — the same steel grade and hardness as the Diablo II in a more refined build. The Revolver III, around $454, moves to ATS-314 cobalt at 62 HRC in a double-swivel handle — Kamisori's ergonomic flagship. The Shadow, around $510, uses ATS-314 cobalt in a black-coated offset design. The Excalibur, around $580, applies cobalt Japanese stainless steel with a gun-metal titanium coating and Kamisori's 3D convex edge in the premium tier.
Two of the five picks use 440C (Diablo II and Jewel III, both at 59 HRC); two use ATS-314 cobalt (Revolver III at 62 HRC and Shadow); and the Excalibur uses cobalt alloy. The step between Diablo II and Jewel III is the production standard and finish rather than the steel grade — the same hardness bracket at a higher price reflects build refinement. The step to Revolver III and Shadow is the alloy change to ATS-314 cobalt and a hardness increase to 62 HRC.
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Five Kamisori picks from $214 to $580
| Attribute | Kamisori Diablo II Hair Cutting Scissors Kamisori | Kamisori Jewel III Haircutting Scissors Kamisori | Kamisori Revolver III Professional Haircutting Scissors Kamisori | Kamisori Shadow Hair Cutting Scissors Kamisori | Kamisori Excalibur Hair Cutting Shears Kamisori |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$214 | US$358 | US$454 | US$510 | US$580 |
| Price tier | Mid-range | Mid-range | Premium | Premium | Premium |
| Steel | 440C | 440C | ATS-314 | ATS-314 | Cobalt Alloy |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Double swivel | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | — | Convex | Convex | — | — |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 · 6.0 | 5.0 · 5.5 · 6.0 | 5.5 · 6.5 | — | 4.75 · 5.5 · 6.25 · 7.0 |
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All five made in Japan. Steel and hardness from product pages. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page.
Kamisori’s steel and handle range
Kamisori was founded in 2005 in Markham, Ontario, and manufactures its scissors in Japan. The range is structured around three steel tiers — 440C for entry and mid-range, ATS-314 cobalt for the professional step-up, and cobalt alloy for the premium tier — combined with a broader-than-average handle option set.
The handle range is where Kamisori differentiates most clearly. The Diablo II and Jewel III are standard offset; the Black Diamond III (covered in the crane handle roundup) uses a crane handle; the Revolver III uses a double-swivel where both rings rotate; and the Featherlite uses a classic handle for stylists who want symmetric geometry. Each of these is a genuine engineering difference rather than a finish variation.
The five picks below cover the entry-to-premium range in the standard offset and ergonomic lines. The double-swivel Revolver III is included because it represents a design distinct from both standard offset and single-swivel ergonomic models.
The five picks
1. Kamisori Diablo II (guide price around $214). Kamisori’s entry offset scissor in 440C at 59 HRC, made in Japan. The Diablo II is the accessible starting point in the Kamisori range — 440C steel, convex edge, offset handle, hardness documented at 59 HRC on the product page. Available through Japan Scissors and Scissor City.
2. Kamisori Jewel III (around $358). Kamisori’s mid-range 440C scissor at 59 HRC in an offset handle. The Jewel III uses the same steel and hardness as the Diablo II — 440C at 59 HRC — at a higher production standard and price. For a stylist who wants the 440C grade in a more refined Kamisori build before committing to ATS-314. Available in three size options. Available through Japan Scissors and specialist Kamisori stockists.
3. Kamisori Revolver III (around $454). Kamisori’s double-swivel ATS-314 scissor at 62 HRC. The Revolver III rotates both the thumb ring and the finger ring through the cutting stroke — a double-swivel mechanism rather than the single thumb-swivel of most ergonomic scissors. ATS-314 cobalt alloy, 62 HRC, premium construction. For stylists managing strain in both the thumb and finger joints. Available through Japan Scissors.
4. Kamisori Shadow (around $510). Kamisori’s ATS-314 cobalt scissor in a black coating with an offset handle. The Shadow pairs ATS-314 cobalt alloy with a black coating and convex edge — the ATS-314 model for stylists who want the cobalt alloy step-up with a black finish. Available through Japan Scissors and specialist Kamisori stockists.
5. Kamisori Excalibur (around $580). Kamisori’s cobalt alloy premium scissor with gun-metal titanium coating. Cobalt Japanese stainless steel, Kamisori 3D convex edge, gun-metal titanium coating, offset handle. The Excalibur is the premium-finish tier in the Kamisori offset range — cobalt alloy above ATS-314 with a gun-metal coating and the 3D convex edge documented as Kamisori’s most refined grind. Available through Japan Scissors and specialist Kamisori stockists.
How we chose
Each pick documents Japan as country of manufacture and its steel grade on the product page. The five span three steel grades (440C, ATS-314 cobalt, cobalt alloy) and three handle configurations (standard offset, double-swivel, black-coated offset). Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider Kamisori range
The Kamisori Black Diamond III (around $357) puts VG-10 in a crane handle — covered in the crane handle roundup. The Kamisori Featherlite (around $442) offers VG-10 in a classic handle for stylists who prefer symmetric geometry. Full thinning and texturizing range on the Kamisori brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kamisori is headquartered in Markham, Ontario, Canada. The scissors are manufactured in Japan. This is the same structure as other North American scissor brands that source Japanese production — the brand is Canadian, the manufacturing is Japanese, and the country of manufacture is documented on each product page.
Kamisori’s product pages describe the 3D convex edge as a proprietary grind applied to their premium models including the Excalibur. The convex edge geometry — where the blade face curves outward from the spine to the cutting apex — is standard in Japanese professional scissors; Kamisori’s ‘3D’ descriptor refers to their specific grinding profile. Confirm the edge type on the product page for your chosen model before buying.
The Revolver III uses a double-swivel handle, where both the thumb ring and the finger ring can rotate through the cutting stroke. This allows the thumb and finger joints to travel in a more natural arc during the stroke, reducing the torsional load on both joints simultaneously. Most swivel scissors rotate only the thumb; the double-swivel rotates both sides. The Revolver III is Kamisori’s dedicated double-swivel model and is documented at HRC 62 in ATS-314 cobalt alloy.
Yes. Kamisori’s catalogue includes left-handed models. See the Kamisori brand page for the full left-handed range.