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The Best Rand Rocket Scissors for Hairdressers

Rand Rocket is a UK salon supply company established in 1973 by Randolph Vickers, based in Consett, County Durham. The STR house brand covers entry-level cutting and thinning scissors in stainless steel. Four picks from $25 to $30, covering cutting and thinning in standard and black-finish builds.

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What are the best Rand Rocket scissors?

The STR Pro Classic, around $25, is the standard entry-level cutter — stainless steel, even handle, convex edge. The STR Pro Black, around $30, adds a black finish to the same build. The STR Range H Thinning, around $25, is the standard thinner with a 31-tooth blade for mid-rate blending. The STR Pro Black Thinning, around $30, pairs with the black cutting model as a matching dark-finish thinner.

All four Rand Rocket STR models use stainless steel construction with a classic even handle. The STR Pro Black and STR Pro Black Thinning share the same build as the classic variants with a black finish applied. The STR Range H Thinning carries a 31-tooth blade. Guide prices are in USD equivalent — Rand Rocket is a UK brand and prices are listed in GBP on the brand’s own site. Confirm current figures at randrocket.co.

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Four Rand Rocket picks from $25 to $30

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All four from the Rand Rocket STR range. Guide prices in USD equivalent at time of writing; Rand Rocket is UK-based — confirm current GBP pricing at randrocket.co.

The Rand Rocket STR range

Rand Rocket has operated as a UK salon supplier since 1973, running its own STR scissor line alongside distribution of Jaguar and Tondeo for the UK market. STR covers the entry level of the professional scissor range — stainless steel, convex edge, and classic even handle across both cutting and thinning models.

The four catalogued models split cleanly into two pairs: the STR Pro Classic and STR Range H Thinning in a standard finish, and the STR Pro Black and STR Pro Black Thinning in a matching dark-coated build. All four use stainless steel and a classic even handle. Rand Rocket publishes stainless steel without a JIS grade or hardness figure for the STR line.

Rand Rocket sells through its own site at randrocket.co and through UK professional retailers.

The four picks

1. Rand Rocket STR Pro Classic (guide price around $25). Rand Rocket’s entry-level cutting scissor in stainless steel with a classic even handle and convex edge. The even handle places both rings at the same height, a traditional grip suited to scissor-over-comb and over-comb work where the hand rotates frequently. Available through Rand Rocket.

2. Rand Rocket STR Pro Black (around $30). Rand Rocket’s black-finish cutting scissor in stainless steel. The build matches the STR Pro Classic — even handle, convex edge, stainless steel — with a dark coating applied. Available through Rand Rocket.

3. Rand Rocket STR Range H Thinning (around $25). Rand Rocket’s standard thinning scissor with a 31-tooth blade in stainless steel. A 31-tooth count places this in the mid-rate for hair removal per pass — suitable for blending and weight reduction without overworking a section. Classic even handle. Available through Rand Rocket.

4. Rand Rocket STR Pro Black Thinning (around $30). Rand Rocket’s black-finish thinning scissor, pairing directly with the STR Pro Black cutting model. Stainless steel, classic even handle, and a dark finish at the same entry price point. Available through Rand Rocket.

How we chose

The four picks cover the complete STR catalogue: cutting and thinning in both standard and black-finish builds. Guide prices are USD equivalents at time of writing — Rand Rocket is a UK brand with GBP pricing. Confirm current figures at randrocket.co before buying.

The wider Rand Rocket catalogue

Rand Rocket distributes Jaguar and Tondeo scissors for the UK market alongside the STR house line. Razors, beauty tools, and salon supplies round out the company’s product range. The Rand Rocket brand page on ScissorPedia carries stockist and background information.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Rand Rocket is a UK-based salon supply company established in 1973 by Randolph Vickers, headquartered in Consett, County Durham. The brand distributes its own STR scissor line alongside Jaguar and Tondeo products for the UK professional market.

STR is the name of Rand Rocket’s own-label scissor line. The STR range covers entry-level stainless steel cutting and thinning scissors sold through UK professional supply channels. For detail on the full STR catalogue, check randrocket.co or UK retailers such as Chris and Sons.

The STR Range H Thinning carries 31 teeth, as published by Rand Rocket in their product description for this model. At 31 teeth the scissor sits in the mid-range for removal rate, suitable for controlled blending without leaving visible lines.

Rand Rocket publishes stainless steel as the construction material for the STR range. The brand does not specify a JIS grade or hardness rating in available product documentation. For full steel details, check randrocket.co.

Rand Rocket products are sold through the brand’s official site at randrocket.co and through UK professional retailers including Chris and Sons. The Rand Rocket brand page on ScissorPedia lists current stockist information.

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