The Best Niigata Scissors
Niigata is a Japanese scissor brand named after the Niigata prefecture, a historic metalworking region. The range uses premium SG2 and ATS-314 stainless steel and is available in the US through Scissor Mall and Dynamic Sharpening LLC. Guide prices from US$325.
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What are the best Niigata scissors?
The Niigata 2000 is the entry model at around US$325. The Niigata 1000 is the higher-spec option at around US$350. Both are Japanese professional shears in quality steel.
Niigata scissors are distributed in the US by Scissor Mall and Dynamic Sharpening LLC. The brand catalogues SG2 (Super Gold 2) and ATS-314 steel across its range — both high-specification alloys used in premium Japanese professional shears. The 1000 and 2000 model designations correspond to different spec levels within the range.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Niigata 2000 Professional Cutting Scissors Niigata | Pick 2 Niigata 1000 Professional Cutting Scissors Niigata |
|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$325Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$350Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Made in | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Crane |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.1 | 5.6· 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product |
2 Niigata picks from US$325 in SG2 and ATS-314 steel
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Niigata 2000 Professional Cutting Scissors
- ATS-314
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
The Niigata 2000 uses ATS-314 stainless steel — a high-carbon, high-chromium alloy widely used in professional Japanese scissors for its balance of edge retention and corrosion resistance. Niigata describes the blade profile as a sword-blade design, referring to the taper and cross-section geometry rather than a distinct edge type; the cutting edge is convex-ground.
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Niigata 1000 Professional Cutting Scissors
- Super Gold 2 (SG2)
- Crane handle
- Convex blade
The Niigata 1000 uses Japanese Super Gold 2 stainless steel — a powder metallurgy alloy with a fine, uniform carbide structure that supports a keen convex edge and longer resharpening intervals than standard stainless. The scissor is smith-forged in Japan and fitted with a ball-bearing tension system.
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The Niigata range
Niigata is a Japanese scissor brand named after the Niigata prefecture, a historic metalworking region. The range uses premium SG2 and ATS-314 stainless steel and is available in the US through Scissor Mall and Dynamic Sharpening LLC. Guide prices from US$325.
Niigata scissors are distributed in the US by Scissor Mall and Dynamic Sharpening LLC. The brand catalogues SG2 (Super Gold 2) and ATS-314 steel across its range — both high-specification alloys used in premium Japanese professional shears. The 1000 and 2000 model designations correspond to different spec levels within the range.
How we chose
The Niigata 2000 is the entry model at around US$325. The Niigata 1000 is the higher-spec option at around US$350. Both are Japanese professional shears in quality steel. Niigata scissors are distributed in the US by Scissor Mall and Dynamic Sharpening LLC. The brand catalogues SG2 (Super Gold 2) and ATS-314 steel across its range — both high-specification alloys used in premium Japanese professional shears. The 1000 and 2000 model designations correspond to different spec levels within the range. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWhere can I buy Niigata scissors?
Niigata scissors are available in the US through Scissor Mall and Dynamic Sharpening LLC.
What steel do Niigata scissors use?
Niigata catalogues shears in SG2 (Super Gold 2) and ATS-314 stainless steel, both high-specification Japanese alloys.
How much do Niigata scissors cost?
The Niigata 2000 carries a guide price of around US$325 and the Niigata 1000 around US$350. Confirm current figures with the retailer before buying.