The Best Mikado Scissors

The Mikado range

Mikado is a professional hair scissor line sold exclusively through Takano Canada, a Canadian specialty retailer serving salons and barbers across Canada. The range covers standard cutting models in MX, QX, XS, and Petit M configurations. Pricing is available through Takano Canada.

Takano Canada distributes the Mikado line alongside other brands in its Canadian specialist portfolio. The Petit M is a shorter-blade option suitable for detail work. All models are South Korean-manufactured professional cutting shears.

3 Mikado picks available through Takano Canada

1. Mikado MX Cutting Scissors. Both models use a classic even handle — thumb and ring finger at the same height — with a convex blade.

2. Mikado QX Cutting Scissors. QX-65) — all with an offset handle and convex blade.

3. Mikado XS Long Cutting Scissors. All three use an offset handle and convex blade.

How we chose

The MX Series is the standard cutting model in two blade lengths (5.0" and 6.0"). The QX Series is an alternative cutting option. The XS Series rounds out the main cutting range. Takano Canada distributes the Mikado line alongside other brands in its Canadian specialist portfolio. The Petit M is a shorter-blade option suitable for detail work. All models are South Korean-manufactured professional cutting shears. 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.