The Best Miraki Scissors for Hairdressers
Miraki is a Japanese professional hairdressing scissor brand sold through UK retailers including DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS and yoiscissors.co.uk. The range runs Japanese steel and cobalt alloy models, all handmade in Japan with convex blades. Four picks here span US$220 to US$540, covering the main cutting models in the catalogue.
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What are the best Miraki scissors?
The Fusion, around US$220, is the entry model in the Miraki cutting range — Japanese steel, ergonomic handle, convex edge, available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The Crystal Offset, around US$400, steps up with ball bearing action, a crystal click tension wheel, and a polished finish across four sizes from 4.5 to 6.0 inch. The Pelican Cobalt, around US$475, moves to cobalt steel in a pelican-style ergonomic handle with ball bearing action, available in 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The Katana, around US$540, is the premium cutting model — Japanese steel in a sword-blade profile with ergonomic handles and ball bearing action, suited to precision and slide cutting.
All four models are handmade in Japan with convex blades. Miraki does not publish a specific steel grade name across the range; the Fusion, Crystal Offset, and Katana use Japanese steel, and the Pelican Cobalt uses a Japanese cobalt alloy. Cobalt adds hardness and edge retention compared to standard stainless — the practical benefit is a blade that holds its edge for longer between sharpenings. The Pelican Cobalt’s handle name — pelican — describes its ergonomic offset shape, which positions the thumb lower and reduces wrist extension during cutting. The Katana’s sword-blade profile tapers to a finer point than a standard convex blade, which some stylists prefer for precision detailing. All models are stocked at UK retailers; confirm current sterling prices and availability with the retailer.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Miraki Fusion Cutting Scissors Miraki | Pick 2 Miraki Crystal Offset Cutting Scissors Miraki | Pick 3 Miraki Pelican Cobalt Cutting Scissors Miraki | Pick 4 Miraki Katana Cutting Scissors Miraki |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$220Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$475Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$540Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Pelican (ergonomic offset) | Ergonomic |
| Blade type | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex sword blade |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 | 4.5· 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Four Miraki picks from US$220 to US$540
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Miraki Fusion Cutting Scissors
- Japanese Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Miraki’s entry cutting model — Japanese steel, ergonomic handle, convex edge, polished finish, available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The most accessible price point in the Miraki range and the starting model for stylists new to the brand. Available through yoiscissors.co.uk and DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS.
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Miraki Crystal Offset Cutting Scissors
- Japanese Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Miraki’s offset model with a crystal click tension wheel — Japanese steel, convex edge, ball bearing action, polished finish, available in 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch. The crystal click tension wheel is the distinguishing feature: it allows precise tension adjustment and a tactile click at each setting. The widest size range in the Miraki cutting line at four lengths from 4.5 to 6.0 inch. Available through yoiscissors.co.uk and DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS.
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Miraki Pelican Cobalt Cutting Scissors
- Japanese Cobalt Steel
- Pelican (ergonomic offset) handle
- Convex edge blade
Miraki’s cobalt alloy model in a pelican-style ergonomic handle — Japanese cobalt steel, convex edge, ball bearing action, polished finish, available in 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The cobalt alloy adds hardness and edge retention compared to the stainless Japanese steel models. The pelican handle geometry reduces wrist extension. Available through yoiscissors.co.uk and DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS.
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Miraki Katana Cutting Scissors
- Japanese Steel
- Ergonomic handle
- Convex sword blade blade
Miraki’s premium cutting model — Japanese steel in a sword-blade profile, ergonomic handle, ball bearing action, click tension screw, polished finish, available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch. The sword-blade geometry produces a tapered tip suited to precision point cutting and slide cutting. The top of the Miraki cutting range by price. Available through yoiscissors.co.uk and DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS.
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The Miraki range
Miraki is a Japanese professional hairdressing scissor brand sold primarily through UK specialist retailers. All models in the catalogue are handmade in Japan with convex blades. The range runs from the entry Fusion through the Crystal Offset and Pelican Cobalt to the premium Katana, with the cobalt alloy in the Pelican Cobalt as the main material step-up within the line.
The brand describes its shears as fully convex — a blade geometry where both blade faces are ground convex to produce a very sharp, slicing edge. Ball bearing action features on the Crystal Offset, Pelican Cobalt, and Katana, but not on the entry Fusion.
How we chose
The four picks cover each distinct tier in the Miraki cutting range: entry stainless (Fusion), mid-range with ball bearing and click tension (Crystal Offset), cobalt alloy step-up (Pelican Cobalt), and premium sword-blade top-of-range (Katana). All carry confirmed price data and active retailer links. Guide prices are converted from UK GBP retail and are approximate; confirm sterling pricing directly with the retailer before buying.
The wider Miraki catalogue
For any additional Miraki models and the full current range, see the Miraki brand page on ScissorPedia or browse the collections at yoiscissors.co.uk.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Miraki scissors made?
Miraki scissors are handmade in Japan. The brand is distributed through UK specialist retailers including yoiscissors.co.uk and DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS.
What steel does Miraki use?
Miraki shears are made from Japanese steel across the standard range. The Pelican Cobalt uses a Japanese cobalt alloy, which adds hardness and edge retention compared to the standard stainless models. No specific steel grade designation is published for either.
What is the Miraki Pelican handle?
The pelican-style handle on the Miraki Pelican Cobalt is an ergonomic offset design that positions the thumb lower relative to the blade than a standard offset handle. This reduces wrist angle and thumb extension during extended cutting. It is named for the shape of the handle geometry.
Where can I buy Miraki scissors?
Miraki scissors are available through yoiscissors.co.uk and DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS in the UK. Both retailers carry the full Miraki range and publish current sterling prices.