The Best Niigata Scissors

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 $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.

2 Niigata picks from $325 in SG2 and ATS-314 steel

1. Niigata 2000 Professional Cutting Scissors (guide price around $325). 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.

2. Niigata 1000 Professional Cutting Scissors (guide price around $350). 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.

How we chose

The Niigata 2000 is the entry model at around $325. The Niigata 1000 is the higher-spec option at around $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.