The Best Mirage Scissors
Mirage is a South Korean professional shear brand with wide distribution across the US market. The range uses VG-10 cobalt steel, hand-forged in South Korea, and reaches American stylists through five specialist retailers: Scissor Mall, SHEAR INTEGRITY, Scissor Dude, Dynamic Sharpening LLC, and EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL. Four picks run from US$369 to US$395, covering a thinning model and three cutting shears.
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What are the best Mirage scissors?
The B-30 Thinner, around US$369, is Mirage's most popular thinning shear — a 5.5-inch, 30-tooth double-sided blender in VG-10 cobalt that the brand says leaves no visible line. The Orca Silver, around US$375, is a swivel-thumb cutting shear in Hitachi VG-10 Super Cobalt with a click-dial adjustable tension system, available in 5.0 to 6.5 inch. The Allure, also around US$375, is a 360-degree swivel cutting shear in VG-10 cobalt with decorative gem handle detailing, in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The S-2, around US$395, is a double-swivel (4-way pivoting thumb) cutting shear in VG-10 cobalt for maximum ergonomic flexibility, in 5.5 and 6.0 inch.
Three of the four Mirage picks are swivel-handle shears: the Orca Silver has a standard rotating swivel thumb, the Allure has a 360-degree swivel, and the S-2 has a double swivel that pivots in four directions. The B-30 Thinner is an offset-handle thinning model with double-sided teeth (teeth on both blades) for a no-line result. All four use VG-10 cobalt steel — either listed as Japanese V-10 Cobalt or Hitachi VG-10 Super Cobalt — and all are forged in South Korea with convex, hollow-ground blades. The Orca Silver is also available in a left-handed version.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Mirage B-30 Double Teeth Thinning Scissors Mirage | Pick 2 Mirage Orca Silver Cutting Scissors Mirage | Pick 3 Mirage Allure Swivel Cutting Scissors Mirage | Pick 4 Mirage S-2 Double Swivel Cutting Scissors Mirage |
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| Price band | US$369Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$375Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$375Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$395Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | Not listed | Hitachi VG-10 Super Cobalt Stainless Steel | Not listed | Not listed |
| Made in | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Handle | Offset | Swivel | Swivel | Double Swivel |
| Blade type | Double-sided teeth | Convex edge, hollow-ground | Convex edge, hollow-ground | Convex edge, hollow-ground |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 |
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Four Mirage picks from US$369 to US$395
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Mirage B-30 Double Teeth Thinning Scissors
- Japanese V-10 Cobalt Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Double-sided teeth blade
Mirage’s most popular thinning shear — a 30-tooth double-sided blender in VG-10 cobalt stainless steel, 5.5 inch. The double-sided teeth design (teeth on both blades) is intended to leave no visible line in the hair. Forged in Korea with a lifetime warranty. Available through Scissor Mall and Dynamic Sharpening LLC.
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Mirage Orca Silver Cutting Scissors
- Hitachi VG-10 Super Cobalt Stainless Steel
- Swivel handle
- Convex edge, hollow-ground blade
Mirage’s swivel-thumb cutting shear in Hitachi VG-10 Super Cobalt stainless steel with a fully rotating swivel thumb ring and click-dial adjustable tension system. Convex, hollow-ground blades, hand-forged in Korea. Available in 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch — the widest size run in the Mirage cutting range — and also in a left-handed version. Available through Scissor Mall, SHEAR INTEGRITY, and EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL.
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Mirage Allure Swivel Cutting Scissors
- Japanese V-10 Cobalt Stainless Steel
- Swivel handle
- Convex edge, hollow-ground blade
Mirage’s 360-degree swivel cutting shear in VG-10 cobalt stainless steel with decorative black and clear gem handle detailing. Convex, hollow-ground blades. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. Available through Scissor Mall, Dynamic Sharpening LLC, and EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL.
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Mirage S-2 Double Swivel Cutting Scissors
- Japanese V-10 Cobalt Stainless Steel
- Double Swivel handle
- Convex edge, hollow-ground blade
Mirage’s double-swivel cutting shear in VG-10 cobalt stainless steel, hand-forged in Korea. The 4-way pivoting thumb provides maximum ergonomic flexibility and an extreme crane handle design. Convex, hollow-ground blades. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. Available through Scissor Mall, SHEAR INTEGRITY, and Scissor Dude.
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Mirage — VG-10 cobalt, hand-forged in South Korea
Mirage is a South Korean professional shear brand with distribution across five US specialist retailers. The cutting shears are hand-forged in South Korea using VG-10 cobalt stainless steel, with convex, hollow-ground blades. The range covers cutting shears, thinning shears, and a left-handed version of the Orca.
Four picks are catalogued here: a thinning model and three swivel-handle cutting shears, priced between US$369 and US$395 at guide prices.
How we chose
The four picks cover the full Mirage catalogued range. The B-30 Thinner covers the thinning side; the Orca Silver, Allure, and S-2 cover the three swivel-handle cutting models, each with a different ergonomic mechanism. Guide prices move; confirm current figures at each retailer before buying.
The wider Mirage catalogue
For the full current Mirage range including additional models and left-handed options, the retailer listings at Scissor Mall and SHEAR INTEGRITY are the authoritative sources. The Mirage brand page on ScissorPedia covers the catalogue context.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Mirage scissors made?
Mirage shears are hand-forged in South Korea. The brand is distributed in the US through Scissor Mall, SHEAR INTEGRITY, Scissor Dude, Dynamic Sharpening LLC, and EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL.
What steel do Mirage scissors use?
Mirage uses VG-10 cobalt stainless steel — listed as Japanese V-10 Cobalt or Hitachi VG-10 Super Cobalt depending on the model. All four picks use a variant of VG-10 cobalt.
What is the Mirage B-30 Thinner?
The B-30 is Mirage’s most popular thinning model. It is a 30-tooth blender with double-sided teeth (teeth on both blades), a design the brand says leaves no visible line in the hair. Available in 5.5 inch, guide-priced around US$369.
What is the difference between the Orca Silver, Allure, and S-2?
All three are cutting shears in VG-10 cobalt with swivel-handle systems, but the swivel mechanisms differ. The Orca Silver has a standard rotating swivel thumb with a click-dial tension system. The Allure has a 360-degree swivel thumb. The S-2 has a double swivel (4-way pivoting thumb) for maximum ergonomic flexibility. The Orca Silver is also available in a left-handed version.
Does Mirage make left-handed scissors?
Yes. The Mirage Orca Silver is available in a left-handed version. For current left-handed models and availability, check the retailer listings.
Where can I buy Mirage scissors?
Through Scissor Mall (scissormall.com), SHEAR INTEGRITY (shearintegrity.com), Scissor Dude (scissordude.com), Dynamic Sharpening LLC (dynamicsharpeningllc.com), and EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL (edge-master.com).