The Best Kodo Scissors for Hairdressers
Kodo is the professional scissor line from D. MacIntyre & Son, a UK hairdressing supply company based in Milton Keynes. The range uses Japanese steel with convex or thinning blades across a mix of handle styles, at guide prices from $89 to $100.
What are the best Kodo scissors?
The B45, around $89, is a 4.5 inch straight-handle cutter suited to precision detail work and close-range cutting. The A50, around $89, is a 5.0 inch offset craned cutter for stylists who prefer an ergonomic grip. The CT35, around $95, is a 5.5 inch straight-handle thinning scissor with 35 teeth for general blending. The EOP cutting scissor, around $100, is a 5.5 inch ergonomic offset design with a left-handed version available. The EOP thinning, also around $100, is the 5.5 inch offset thinning scissor that pairs with the EOP cutter.
Kodo scissors are described by D. MacIntyre & Son as manufactured from Japanese steel and hand-finished. No specific JIS grade is listed; for confirmed steel details the D. MacIntyre listings at dmacintyre.co.uk are the authoritative source. Most models include an adjustable tension screw. The EOP cutting scissor has a left-handed version available as a separate model. Guide prices are GBP-converted USD estimates; confirm current figures at the retailer.
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Five Kodo picks from $89 to $100
| Attribute | Kodo B45 Professional Cutting Scissors Kodo | Kodo A50 Professional Offset Cutting Scissors Kodo | Kodo CT35 Professional Thinning Scissors Kodo | Kodo EOP Professional Offset Cutting Scissors Kodo | Kodo EOP Thinning Scissors Kodo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$95 | US$89 | US$95 | US$100 | US$100 |
| Price tier | Entry-level | Entry-level | Entry-level | Entry-level | Entry-level |
| Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Made in | — | — | — | — | — |
| Handle | Classic (even) | Offset (craned) | Classic (even) | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Thinning | Convex | Thinning |
| Sizes (in) | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Kodo scissors built with Japanese steel, sold through D. MacIntyre & Son and Chris & Sons. Guide prices are USD estimates from GBP; confirm current figures with the retailer.
The Kodo range from D. MacIntyre & Son
Kodo is the professional scissor line from D. MacIntyre & Son, a Milton Keynes-based hairdressing supply company whose portfolio also includes ETI hairdryers and Isinis brushes. The Kodo range covers cutting scissors and thinners across offset, straight, craned, and ergonomic handle styles, built with Japanese steel and convex blades on the cutting models. Most models include an adjustable tension screw.
Guide prices below are USD estimates from GBP retail pricing; confirm current figures with the retailer.
The five picks
1. Kodo B45 (guide price around $89). A 4.5 inch straight-handle cutting scissor built for precision detail work and close-range cutting. Japanese steel, convex blade, adjustable tension screw, removable finger rest. The most compact cutter in the catalogued Kodo range. Available through D. MacIntyre & Son.
2. Kodo A50 (around $89). A 5.0 inch offset craned cutting scissor. Japanese steel, convex blade, adjustable tension screw, finger rest. The A50 is the ergonomic offset entry in the Kodo cutting range — one step up in length from the B45, with a craned handle for stylists who prefer an angled grip. Available through D. MacIntyre & Son.
3. Kodo CT35 (around $95). A 5.5 inch straight-handle thinning scissor with 35 teeth. Japanese steel, adjustable tension screw, removable finger rest. The CT35 suits general blending and volume reduction in the classic (even) handle geometry. Available through D. MacIntyre & Son.
4. Kodo EOP (around $100). A 5.5 inch ergonomic offset cutting scissor with Japanese steel and a convex blade. The EOP has an adjustable tension screw and is available in right and left-handed versions. For stylists who want the offset handle across their full toolkit, the EOP cutting scissor and EOP thinning below make a paired set. Available through D. MacIntyre & Son.
5. Kodo EOP Thinning (around $100). A 5.5 inch ergonomic offset thinning scissor with approximately 30 teeth and an adjustable tension screw. Designed to pair with the EOP cutting scissor for stylists who want a consistent offset handle across cutter and thinner. Available through D. MacIntyre & Son.
How we chose
The five picks cover the handle diversity of the Kodo range: the compact straight-handle B45 for detail work, the offset-craned A50 for general ergonomic cutting, the straight CT35 thinner for classic blending, and the EOP cutter and thinning pair for stylists who work offset throughout. Guide prices move; confirm current figures with the retailer before buying.
The wider Kodo catalogue
The full Kodo range including any additional sizes or left-handed models is listed on the D. MacIntyre & Son site at dmacintyre.co.uk and through Chris & Sons. The Kodo brand page on ScissorPedia covers the brand overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kodo is the own-brand professional scissor line of D. MacIntyre & Son, a UK supplier to the wholesale hairdressing trade based in Milton Keynes, England. D. MacIntyre & Son describes the scissors as manufactured from Japanese steel and hand-finished.
The catalogued range runs from the compact 4.5 inch B45 through 5.0 inch (A50) and 5.5 inch (CT35, EOP cutting, EOP thinning). Sizes run from 4.5 to 5.5 inch across the five catalogued models.
Yes. A left-handed version of the EOP cutting scissor is available as a separate model. Check with D. MacIntyre & Son at dmacintyre.co.uk for current left-handed stock.
Both are 5.5 inch thinning scissors. The CT35 uses a straight (even) handle with 35 teeth and a removable finger rest, suited to classic blending grip. The EOP thinning uses an ergonomic offset handle with approximately 30 teeth, designed to pair with the EOP cutting scissor for stylists who work in the offset handle throughout their toolkit.
Kodo scissors are available through D. MacIntyre & Son at dmacintyre.co.uk and through retailers such as Chris & Sons. Check those listings for current models and stock.