The Best Ninja Scissors for Hairdressers
Ninja Scissors is a UK brand founded in Birmingham in 1999. Each pair is put through over 95 production steps according to the company. The 19 catalogued models are sized 4.5 to 7.0 inches in 440C, ATS-314, VG-10, or Damascus steel, at guide prices of $93 to $339. Five picks here run from $112 to $339.
What are the best Ninja scissors?
The Cosmo, around $112, is Ninja's VG-10 cobalt entry scissor in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch — the widest size run in the range and suited to slicing, point cutting, and scissor-over-comb. The Dragon, around $199, is an engraved cutting shear available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch that can be paired with the 14-tooth Crocodile texturizer. The Ryu, around $299, uses Japanese cobalt steel and a hamaguri convex edge in a sword-style blade for decisive cutting. The Katana, around $318, is Ninja's best-selling flagship in cobalt steel, backed by a lifetime guarantee. The Nobu, around $339, is the top model — VG-10 gold cobalt, handcrafted, in 5.5 and 6.0 inch.
The Ninja range works across four steel grades — 440C at entry, then ATS-314, VG-10, and Damascus at the top. The five picks here span VG-10, Japanese cobalt steel, and VG-10 gold cobalt. The Cosmo and Nobu both specify VG-10 on the product page; the Katana and Ryu specify Japanese cobalt steel; the Dragon lists Japanese steel without a specific grade. All five are cutting shears made in Birmingham by Ninja Scissors, which the brand says puts each pair through over 95 production and quality steps.
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Five Ninja picks from $112 to $339
| Attribute | Ninja Cosmo Ninja | Ninja Dragon Ninja | Ninja Ryu Ninja | Ninja Katana Ninja | Ninja Nobu Ninja |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$112 | US$199 | US$299 | US$318 | US$339 |
| Price tier | Entry-level | Entry-level | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Steel | VG-10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | VG-10 |
| Made in | UK | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Handle | — | — | — | — | — |
| Blade type | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5 | 5.5 · 6.0 | 5.5 · 6.0 | 5.5 · 6.0 | 5.5 · 6.0 |
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All five are Ninja Scissors cutting shears, made in the UK. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures at ninjascissors.com.
The Ninja range
Ninja has been designing hairdressing scissors in Birmingham, UK, since 1999. The company states that each pair goes through over 95 production steps and quality checks. The range runs from 440C at entry level through ATS-314, VG-10, and Damascus, with cutting, thinning, and left-handed models across 4.5 to 7.0 inch.
The five picks here cover the four price points from $112 to $339 that represent the most broadly applicable cutting models in the Ninja range. All five are standard right-handed cutting shears; the Ninja range also includes thinning shears and three left-handed models. Ninja sells direct through ninjascissors.com, which also runs an in-house sharpening service from the Birmingham workshop.
The five picks
1. Ninja Cosmo (guide price around $112). Ninja’s VG-10 cobalt steel entry scissor, available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch — the widest size run across the five picks here. Built for slicing, point cutting, and scissor-over-comb. The Cosmo is the most accessible entry in the main Ninja cutting range. Available at Ninja Scissors.
2. Ninja Dragon (around $199). Ninja’s engraved cutting shear in Japanese steel, 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The Dragon is distinctive for its engraved handle and can be bought paired with the 14-tooth Crocodile texturizer as a matched set. For stylists who want a mid-range scissor that works with a companion texturizer. Available at Ninja Scissors.
3. Ninja Ryu (around $299). Ninja’s sword-style blade with Japanese cobalt steel and a hamaguri convex edge, in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. Ninja calls this model The Beast and describes it as aimed at experienced barbers who want powerful, decisive cutting. The hamaguri is a clam-shell convex grind that gives a different cutting feel to a standard convex. Available at Ninja Scissors.
4. Ninja Katana (around $318). Ninja’s best-selling flagship in Japanese cobalt steel, 5.5 and 6.0 inch, backed by a lifetime guarantee. The Katana is the model Ninja describes as the established sales leader in the range — a cobalt steel cutting shear at the upper-mid price point. Available at Ninja Scissors.
5. Ninja Nobu (around $339). Ninja’s top cutting model, handcrafted in VG-10 gold cobalt, in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. Ninja describes the Nobu as built for an ultra-smooth feel across detail work, precision cutting, and scissor-over-comb. The top of the standard Ninja cutting range. Available at Ninja Scissors.
How we chose
The five picks represent five distinct price and specification points in the Ninja cutting range. The Cosmo is the VG-10 entry pick in the widest size run. The Dragon is the mid-range engraved pair that can be matched with the Crocodile texturizer. The Ryu brings the hamaguri convex grind and sword blade at the $299 level. The Katana is the documented best-seller in cobalt steel. The Nobu is the VG-10 gold cobalt top model. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider Ninja catalogue
The Ninja brand page lists the full 19-model range, including thinning shears with cut ratios from 20 to 40 percent, the Rose Gold Dust model, the Bonita, the Barber King for scissor-over-comb and barbering work, and three left-handed models. Ninja also runs an in-house sharpening service from Birmingham; see ninjascissors.com for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ninja scissors are made in Birmingham, United Kingdom. The brand has been designing and producing hairdressing scissors in Birmingham since 1999. The company states that each pair goes through over 95 production steps and quality checks.
The Ninja range covers four steel grades: 440C, ATS-314, VG-10, and Damascus. The Cosmo and Nobu are VG-10; the Katana and Ryu list Japanese cobalt steel on their product pages. Confirm the grade per model at ninjascissors.com before buying.
Nineteen catalogued Ninja models carry guide prices from $93 for the Geisha lefty shear up to $339 for the Nobu top model. The main cutting range runs from around $112 to $339.
Yes. Three left-handed models are catalogued: the Geisha Lefty, the Classic Lefty, and the SAI Lefty, at guide prices from $93 to $100.
The Katana is Ninja’s best-selling flagship cutting scissor in cobalt steel, available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. It is described by Ninja as backed by a lifetime guarantee. Guide price around $318.
Ninja scissors are sold through the brand’s own website at ninjascissors.com. The site ships internationally; see ninjascissors.com for current UK and international pricing and availability.