The Best Sakura Scissors for Hairdressers
Sakura is operated by Sakura Japan LLC from Windsor, California. The brand forges its shears from cobalt and stainless materials according to the company, and applies what it calls the Sakura Convex Edge to every model. The 13 catalogued Sakura models carry guide prices from US$310 to US$775, all in blade lengths from 5.0 to 6.5 inch. Five picks here cover the range from US$310 to US$775.
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What are the best Sakura scissors?
The BA Series, around US$310, is Sakura's entry cobalt shear across 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch with the Sakura Convex Edge and an offset handle — the widest size spread in the five picks. The FX-55, around US$350, is a 5.5 inch cobalt shear built for blunt and point cutting. The Amida, around US$360, runs in 5.5 and 6.0 inch and is suited to slide and blunt cutting. The A4-65, around US$450, is a long 6.5 inch cobalt shear for scissor-over-comb and longer-blade work. The Benten, around US$775, is the premium model with cobalt steel and the Sakura Convex Edge in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch.
All five picks use cobalt or cobalt stainless material and the Sakura Convex Edge. Sakura Japan LLC describes the Sakura Convex Edge as a proprietary finishing technique. Every Sakura shear is backed by a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and a money-back guarantee, and the brand runs a mail-in honing service that uses an 8-step procedure the company states restores shears to original condition. The BA, FX-55, and Amida specify cobalt stainless steel on their product pages; the A4-65 and Benten specify cobalt alloy and cobalt steel respectively.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Sakura BA Series Shears Sakura | Pick 2 Sakura FX-55 Shears Sakura | Pick 3 Sakura Amida Shears Sakura | Pick 4 Sakura A4-65 Shears Sakura | Pick 5 Sakura Benten Shears Sakura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$310Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$360Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$450Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$775Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | Cobalt Alloy | Not listed |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge |
| Sizes (in) | 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5· 6.0 | 6.5 | 5.5· 6.0· 6.5 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Five Sakura picks from US$310 to US$775
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Sakura BA Series Shears
- Cobalt Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Sakura’s entry cobalt stainless shear in an offset handle, with the Sakura Convex Edge. The BA is the most size-flexible model across the five picks, available in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch at prices between US$300 and US$320 depending on size. Suited to blunt cutting and point cutting across everyday professional use. Available through Scissor Dude and Scissor City.
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Sakura FX-55 Shears
- Cobalt Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Sakura’s 5.5 inch cobalt stainless shear with the Sakura Convex Edge, in an offset handle. A fixed-length single-size model for stylists who want a 5.5 inch cobalt shear from the Sakura range. Suited to blunt and point cutting. Includes the lifetime warranty and money-back guarantee. Available through Scissor Dude and Scissor City.
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Sakura Amida Shears
- Cobalt Stainless Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Sakura’s mid-range cobalt stainless shear in 5.5 and 6.0 inch, suited to slide cutting and blunt cutting. The Amida sits above the FX-55 in price and specification, running from US$330 to US$390 depending on size. Available through Scissor Dude and Scissor City.
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Sakura A4-65 Shears
- Cobalt Alloy
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Sakura’s 6.5 inch cobalt shear with the Sakura Convex Edge, designed for scissor-over-comb and longer-blade cutting work. The A4-65 is the only model across the five picks in a dedicated 6.5 inch fixed length with cobalt alloy construction. Available through Scissor Dude and Scissor City.
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Sakura Benten Shears
- Cobalt Steel
- Offset handle
- Convex edge blade
Sakura’s top-tier cobalt steel shear with the Sakura Convex Edge, available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch at prices from US$720 to US$825 depending on size. The Benten is the highest-priced and highest-specified model in the Sakura cutting range. Suited to professional stylists seeking Sakura’s top-of-range cobalt shear. Available through Scissor Dude and Scissor City.
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The Sakura cobalt range
Sakura is operated by Sakura Japan LLC from Windsor, California. The brand states that all its shears are forged from cobalt and stainless materials in Japan, and finishes each blade with what it calls the Sakura Convex Edge. Every model comes with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and a money-back guarantee. Sakura also operates a mail-in honing service, which it describes as an 8-step procedure that restores shears to original condition.
The 13 catalogued models are all cutting shears running from 5.0 to 6.5 inch. The five picks here cover the entry, mid-range, long-blade, and premium tiers — from the US$310 BA entry series through to the US$775 Benten. Sakura shears are available through Scissor Dude and Scissor City; the brand does not currently operate a full direct e-commerce site.
How we chose
The five picks map the Sakura cutting range from entry to premium. The BA is the widest-size entry shear; the FX-55 is the 5.5 inch single-size mid-point; the Amida extends the mid-range across two sizes; the A4-65 is the long-blade pick for scissor-over-comb work; and the Benten is the top model, also across three sizes. All five are cobalt material, made in Japan, with the Sakura Convex Edge. Guide prices change; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider Sakura catalogue
The Sakura brand page lists all 13 catalogued models, including the F2-55C, FC-60U, FC-60W, FD-60C, F8, AX-50, and A11-60G. Sakura also offers a custom manufacturing service for salon groups and retailers who want to commission shears under their own brand; see sakurashears.com for details.
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Sakura scissors made?
Sakura shears are made in Japan. The brand is operated by Sakura Japan LLC, based in Windsor, California.
What steel do Sakura scissors use?
Sakura uses cobalt and stainless materials according to the brand. Product pages specify cobalt stainless steel on the BA, FX-55, and Amida; cobalt alloy on the A4-65; and cobalt steel on the Benten. See the relevant product page or sakurashears.com for per-model steel details.
What is the Sakura Convex Edge?
Sakura describes its Sakura Convex Edge as a proprietary edge finishing technique applied to all its shears. A convex edge uses a hollow grind behind the edge bevel, which allows slicing and stroke-cutting movements. Sakura backs the edge with a mail-in honing service, described as an 8-step procedure.
How much do Sakura scissors cost?
Thirteen catalogued Sakura models carry guide prices from US$310 for the BA Series to US$775 for the Benten. The five picks here span that same US$310 to US$775 range.
Where can I buy Sakura scissors?
Sakura shears are stocked by Scissor Dude and Scissor City. See scissordude.com or scissorcity.co.nz for current availability and pricing.
Does Sakura offer a sharpening service?
Yes. Sakura runs a mail-in honing service described as an 8-step process that the company states returns shears to original condition. Pricing is listed on the Sakura site at sakurashears.com; return shipping is included.
Does Sakura offer a warranty?
Yes. All Sakura shears carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and a money-back guarantee according to the brand. See sakurashears.com for warranty terms.