The Best KING CRAFT Scissors

The KING CRAFT range

KING CRAFT is a professional scissor brand operated by Hasamiya Hayashi in Kanazawa, Ishikawa. It was built by Hayashi Toshimasa, a professional scissor sharpener, who named the models after Greek mythology. Three catalogued models all carry a US$750 guide price in cobalt special alloy and powder metal alloy.

KING CRAFT’s maker background is unusual: Hayashi Toshimasa built the brand from professional sharpening experience, so the scissors come with a maker who can restore them. Models follow Greek mythology naming: Prometheus, Eos, Clio, and Pandora are among the names in the range. Available through hasamiya-hayashi.jp in Kanazawa.

How we chose

The Clio (US$750), Pandora (US$750), and Eos (US$750) all carry the same guide price. The Clio is in the thinning category; the Pandora and Eos are cutting models. All three use cobalt special alloy or powder metal alloy steel, built by the same sharpener-turned-maker who also handles resharpening service. KING CRAFT’s maker background is unusual: Hayashi Toshimasa built the brand from professional sharpening experience, so the scissors come with a maker who can restore them. Models follow Greek mythology naming: Prometheus, Eos, Clio, and Pandora are among the names in the range. Available through hasamiya-hayashi.jp in Kanazawa. 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.