The Best Kasho Scissors for Hairdressers
Kasho is KAI Corporation’s professional scissors brand. [Kasho’s company history](https://www.kasho.de/aboutus.php?lang=en) traces KAI’s beginnings to Seki City in 1908. These five cutting picks span dated guide prices of US$227 to US$812. Their maker-named materials include VG-10W, ATS-314 and SG2; compare the exact blade, handle, size and adjustment system rather than treating the series order as a hardness ranking.
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What are the best Kasho scissors for professional hairdressers?
Design Master Offset, around US$227, uses VG-10W, semi-convex blades and ratchet adjustment. Blue Offset, around US$292, has VG-10W, a full convex edge and a flat-head screw. Silver Offset, around US$487, uses ATS-314, hollow convex polished blades and a flat ratchet screw. Green Semi-Offset, around US$584, uses VG-10W with hollow convex polished blades and ball-bearing tension. Millennium Offset, around US$812, uses SG2 and the Disc Operation System; its offset cutters are 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5 inches. Prices are dated guides.
The maker names VG-10W for Design Master, Blue and Green, ATS-314 for Silver, and SG2 for Millennium. Design Master’s semi-convex satin blades differ from the convex blade descriptions in the other picks. Silver and Green also differ in steel, handles and pivot configuration. The reviewed Silver and Green pages do not publish a numerical finished hardness. Select the documented configuration and try the grip; a material name or series position does not establish comparative edge life.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Kasho Design Master Offset Hair Cutting Scissors Kasho | Pick 2 Kasho Blue Offset Hair Cutting Scissors Kasho | Pick 3 Kasho Silver Offset Hair Cutting Scissors Kasho | Pick 4 Kasho Green Semi-Offset Hair Cutting Scissors Kasho | Pick 5 Kasho Millennium Offset Hair Cutting Scissors Kasho |
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| Price band | Not documented | US$292Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$487Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$584Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$812Price band US$800+ · Luxury |
| Steel | VG-10W | Not listed | ATS-314 | VG-10W | SG2 (sintered steel) |
| Made in | Not listed | Not listed | Japan | Japan | Not listed |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Semi-Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Semi-Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex | Not listed |
| Sizes (in) | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 4.5· 5.0· 5.5 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5· 7.0 | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0· 7.0 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 |
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Five Kasho picks from US$227 to US$812
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Kasho Design Master Offset Hair Cutting Scissors
- VG-10W
- Offset handle
- Semi-Convex blade
Kasho’s Design Master series specifies VG-10W, satin hollow semi-convex blades and a raised ratchet screw with a spring. Its offset cutters KDM-50 OS, KDM-55 OS and KDM-60 OS are 5.0, 5.5 and 6.0 inches. The exact KDM-55 OS also names a ratchet screw. Straight, left-handed and texturizing versions have separate codes. Available through Japan Scissors and Shear Integrity; confirm the current model and offer.
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Kasho Blue Offset Hair Cutting Scissors
- VG-10W
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
VG-10W steel with a full convex edge and a flat-head screw. The Blue Offset sizes listed by Kasho are 4.5, 5.0, and 5.5 inch. A straight handle variant is also available. Blue-series specifications.
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Kasho Silver Offset Hair Cutting Scissors
- ATS-314
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Kasho’s Silver series names ATS-314, hollow convex polished blades and a flat ratchet screw. Offset cutters are 5.5, 6.0, 6.5 and 7.0 inches. The exact U.S. KSI55OS writes ATS-314. Straight and DLC-coated offset cutters are separate configurations; no numerical HRC is published on these reviewed pages.
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Kasho Green Semi-Offset Hair Cutting Scissors
- VG-10W
- Semi-Offset handle
- Convex blade
Kasho’s Green series names VG-10W, hollow convex polished blades and adjustable ball-bearing tension. European semi-offset KGR cutters are 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 and 7.0 inches. The exact U.S. KGR55SOS confirms the 5.5-inch configuration. Full-offset KGRS and texturizers are separate; no numerical HRC is published on these reviewed pages.
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Kasho Millennium Offset Hair Cutting Scissors
- SG2 (sintered steel)
- Offset handle
- 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5″
Kasho identifies Millennium as SG2 sintered steel with a ball-bearing Disc Operation System. The offset KML-55 OS, KML-60 OS and KML-65 OS are 5.5, 6.0 and 6.5 inches. The 5.3 and 6.2 inch options belong to the straight-handle range. Millennium maker specifications.
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Kasho’s series structure
2 October 2026 correction: the Design Master series and exact KDM-55 OS document ratchet adjustment. The Millennium/DOS account assigns DOS to Millennium and XP. Other series specifications and guide prices were not re-reviewed in this correction.
30 September 2026 material correction: Kasho’s Millennium specifications identify SG2 and separate offset sizes (5.5, 6.0 and 6.5 inches) from straight sizes (5.3, 5.8 and 6.2 inches). The earlier 60–62 HRC claim and process-based edge-life promise have been removed. Kasho’s SlideCut hardness belongs to that separate model. Other series specifications and guide prices were not re-reviewed in this correction.
9 September 2026 correction: the Blue-series maker specifications identify a flat-head screw, not the Disc Operation System previously attributed to Blue here. This update corrects that feature and removes the shared-tension comparison; other series and prices were not re-reviewed.
Kasho offers distinct cutting configurations across these series. Design Master and Blue use VG-10W with different blade finishes and screw designs. Silver names ATS-314, hollow convex polished blades and a flat ratchet screw. Green names VG-10W and ball-bearing tension. Millennium names SG2 and the Disc Operation System. The reviewed Silver, Green and Millennium pages do not supply a shared numerical hardness range.
2 October 2026 Silver/Green correction: exact current U.S. listings and European series records replace the earlier Silver VG-10W and Silver/Green 58–60 HRC claims. Silver Black is DLC-coated; Silver Straight uses a flat ratchet screw. The previous dated correction notes describe their own narrower reviews. Historical guide prices remain unchanged.
How we chose
The five picks compare documented material, blade finish, handle and adjustment options across Kasho’s named series. The order and guide prices are retained for comparison; they do not establish a metallurgy or edge-life ranking. Try the actual grip and confirm the full regional model code, nominal size, current offer and service arrangements before buying.
Where to buy: consult each product’s retained retailer leads and Kasho’s current distributor information. A historical listing does not establish current stock.
The wider Kasho range
The documented 6.5-inch SG2 KSL-65 OS SlideCut has its own moving-blade mechanism.
It is distinct from the separate Green Slide seller-name record, whose full maker code remains unresolved.
Kasho XP has maker-named VG-10 and DOS; the SS configuration uses semi-straight wording.
Kasho Damascus Offset has a layered-material account and adjustable flat-head bearing pivot, without a documented HRC.
The separate Kasho Ceramic record remains unresolved; its title does not prove a fully ceramic or nickel-free blade.
Design Master has separately documented left-handed configurations. Ivory OSL is a historical maker-listed 5.2-inch left-handed offset, distinct from the 5.2-inch straight SL. Ivory Straight retains its historical KIV-S codes. The current KIV50OS maker kit names a 5.0-inch right-handed offset shear; it does not establish every Ivory model’s material or current availability. Full thinning and texturizing catalog on the Kasho brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 answers you can open one at a timeWhat is VG-10W and how does it differ from standard VG-10?
Takefu Special Steel publishes VG-10W as a separate grade with tungsten added to VG-10. The published grade is not evidence of an alloy exclusive to Kasho. Use the exact Kasho model specification for its material, finished hardness and care requirements.
What is the Disc Operation System in Kasho scissors?
Kasho describes the Disc Operation System for Millennium and XP as an enclosed ball-bearing unit, spring and replaceable synthetic disc. Design Master uses ratchet adjustment; the exact KDM-55 OS names a ratchet screw. A circular head alone does not identify DOS or establish tool-free adjustment. Follow the exact model’s adjustment instructions.
What is the difference between the Kasho Design Master, Blue, Silver, and Green?
Design Master names VG-10W, semi-convex satin blades and ratchet adjustment. Blue names VG-10W, convex blades and a flat-head screw. Silver names ATS-314, hollow convex polished blades and a flat ratchet screw. Green names VG-10W, hollow convex polished blades and ball-bearing tension; this pick is semi-offset. Silver and Green pages reviewed here do not publish numerical finished hardness. Compare exact sizes and handles rather than inferring a performance ranking.
Does Kasho make thinning scissors?
Yes. Kasho makes thinning scissors across several series including the Design Master (15, 30, and 38 tooth variants), Wasabi texturizer, and Green Sasa double thinning. The full thinning range is on the Kasho brand page. Thinning scissors are not covered in this roundup, which focuses on cutting models.