The Best Matsukaze Scissors for Hairdressers
Matsukaze is a South Korean scissor brand founded in 1976, headquartered in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do. The range covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed builds, all sold through the official store at matsukaze.kr. Prices are published in Korean won and converted to USD; guide prices here use a rate of ₩1,400 to US$1 from June 2026. Five picks here cover the catalogue from US$139 to US$557 across the brand's named lines.
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What are the best Matsukaze scissors?
The AC, around US$139, is the entry point — an offset convex cutting scissor in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The MC3, around US$271, sits in the mid-range cutting catalogue. The NEMO, around US$343, is a named-line cutting scissor at the mid-catalogue price. The M3, around US$464, is the mid-priced model in the M-series cutting line, with a left-hand version available separately as the M3L. The M7, around US$557, is the top-priced model in the M-series and the highest-priced Matsukaze cutting scissor with a confirmed guide price.
Matsukaze publishes prices in Korean won at matsukaze.kr; the USD figures here are converted at the rate current in June 2026 (₩1,400 per dollar) and will move with exchange rates. No steel grade is published for any model in the current Matsukaze catalogue — for steel specifications, check the official store or the Matsukaze brand page directly. All five picks share an offset handle and convex edge, and all are made in South Korea.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Matsukaze AC Matsukaze | Pick 2 Matsukaze MC3 Matsukaze | Pick 3 Matsukaze NEMO Matsukaze | Pick 4 Matsukaze M3 Matsukaze | Pick 5 Matsukaze M7 Matsukaze |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$139Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$271Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$343Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$464Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$557Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Made in | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Five Matsukaze picks from US$139 to US$557
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Matsukaze AC
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The AC is Matsukaze’s lowest-priced cutting scissor with a confirmed guide price — ₩195,000 at matsukaze.kr as of June 2026. Offset handle, convex edge, available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch, made in South Korea. No steel specification is published for this model. The entry point into the Matsukaze cutting catalogue. Available direct from Matsukaze.
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Matsukaze MC3
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The MC3 is a mid-catalogue cutting scissor from Matsukaze — ₩380,000 at matsukaze.kr as of June 2026. Offset handle, convex edge, 5.5 and 6.0 inch, South Korean manufacture. No steel specification is published. The MC-series sits between the AC entry tier and the named mid-range lines. Available direct from Matsukaze.
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Matsukaze NEMO
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The NEMO is one of Matsukaze’s named cutting lines at the mid-catalogue price — ₩480,000 at matsukaze.kr as of June 2026. Offset handle, convex edge, 5.5 and 6.0 inch, South Korean manufacture. No steel specification is published. Sits above the MC-series and below the upper named lines (RHEA, M3). Available direct from Matsukaze.
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Matsukaze M3
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The M3 is the mid-priced model in Matsukaze’s M-series cutting line — ₩650,000 at matsukaze.kr as of June 2026. Offset handle, convex edge, 5.5 and 6.0 inch, South Korean manufacture. No steel specification is published. A dedicated left-hand version is available separately as the Matsukaze M3L Left-Hand. Available direct from Matsukaze.
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Matsukaze M7
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The M7 is the higher-priced M-series cutting scissor from Matsukaze — ₩780,000 at matsukaze.kr as of June 2026. Offset handle, convex edge, 5.5 and 6.0 inch, South Korean manufacture. No steel specification is published. The top-priced Matsukaze cutting model with a confirmed guide price. Available direct from Matsukaze.
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Matsukaze: a South Korean catalogue with offset convex construction
Matsukaze has operated since 1976 and is based in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. The brand sells direct through its own store at matsukaze.kr, covering cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and dedicated left-handed builds. Named lines in the cutting catalogue include the M-series (M3, M7), the MC-series (MC3, MC5), and individually named models — TORY, HANA, NEMO, RHEA, ANGEL, AC, and others.
Across the cutting range, offset handle and convex edge are the consistent construction pattern. Matsukaze does not publish steel grade information for its catalogue models. Sizes run 5.5 and 6.0 inch on most cutting lines. Prices in this guide are converted from Korean won at ₩1,400 per dollar, the rate recorded in June 2026, and will shift with the exchange rate.
How we chose
The five picks cover five distinct price points across the Matsukaze cutting catalogue, from US$139 to US$557. All five are in-production cutting scissors with confirmed Korean won prices at matsukaze.kr, converted to USD at the June 2026 rate. Models with no published price (APOLLON, ARES, PILOT, REX) are excluded; the M3L left-hand variant is kept separate per ScissorPedia’s left-handed product policy. Where two models share a price point (MC3 and MC5 are both ₩380,000), one is listed and the other appears in the wider catalogue section below. Guide prices move with both retailer updates and exchange rate shifts — confirm figures before buying.
The wider Matsukaze catalogue
The full Matsukaze cutting catalogue includes the Matsukaze TORY (around US$321), Matsukaze HANA (around US$321), Matsukaze RHEA (around US$375), and Matsukaze ANGEL (around US$536), each a named cutting line at a distinct price tier. The MC5 (around US$271) sits alongside the MC3 at the same price point. Matsukaze also carries thinning scissors and the M3L dedicated left-hand model at matsukaze.kr. For the full current range, including models without confirmed ScissorPedia guide prices (APOLLON, ARES, PILOT, REX), see the Matsukaze brand page or the official store.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Matsukaze scissors made?
Matsukaze is headquartered in Siheung-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. The brand states its production process is approximately 90% automated, covering forging, heat treatment, and wire cutting, with final hand-finishing by skilled workers.
What steel does Matsukaze use?
Matsukaze does not publish steel grade specifications for the models in its current catalogue. For steel details, check the product listings at matsukaze.kr or the Matsukaze brand page on ScissorPedia.
How are Matsukaze scissors priced?
Matsukaze publishes prices in Korean won at matsukaze.kr. The USD guide prices on ScissorPedia are conversions using the rate current at the time of the last price check. Confirm current pricing at the official store before buying.
Does Matsukaze make thinning scissors?
Yes. Matsukaze’s catalogue includes thinning scissors alongside cutting and left-handed models. The thinning range is listed at matsukaze.kr and on the Matsukaze brand page on ScissorPedia.
Is a left-handed Matsukaze scissor available?
Yes. The M3L is a dedicated left-hand version of the M3, with blade orientation and handle both configured for left-hand use. It is listed separately at matsukaze.kr.