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 $310 to $775, all in blade lengths from 5.0 to 6.5 inch. Five picks here cover the range from $310 to $775.
What are the best Sakura scissors?
The BA Series, around $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 $350, is a 5.5 inch cobalt shear built for blunt and point cutting. The Amida, around $360, runs in 5.5 and 6.0 inch and is suited to slide and blunt cutting. The A4-65, around $450, is a long 6.5 inch cobalt shear for scissor-over-comb and longer-blade work. The Benten, around $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, Amida, and Benten specify cobalt stainless steel on their product pages; the A4-65 and Benten specify cobalt alloy and cobalt steel respectively.
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Five Sakura picks from $310 to $775
| Attribute | Sakura BA Series Shears Sakura | Sakura FX-55 Shears Sakura | Sakura Amida Shears Sakura | Sakura A4-65 Shears Sakura | Sakura Benten Shears Sakura |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$310 | US$350 | US$360 | US$450 | US$775 |
| Price tier | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Premium | Premium |
| Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Cobalt Alloy | Unknown |
| 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 |
| View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
All five made in Japan by Sakura Japan LLC. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures at scissordude.com or scissorcity.co.nz.
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 $310 BA entry series through to the $775 Benten. Sakura shears are available through Scissor Dude and Scissor City; the brand does not currently operate a full direct e-commerce site.
The five picks
1. Sakura BA Series (guide price around $310). 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 $300 and $320 depending on size. Suited to blunt cutting and point cutting across everyday professional use. Available through Scissor Dude and Scissor City.
2. Sakura FX-55 (around $350). 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.
3. Sakura Amida (around $360). 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 $330 to $390 depending on size. Available through Scissor Dude and Scissor City.
4. Sakura A4-65 (around $450). 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.
5. Sakura Benten (around $775). 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 $720 to $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.
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
Sakura shears are made in Japan. The brand is operated by Sakura Japan LLC, based in Windsor, California.
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.
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.
Thirteen catalogued Sakura models carry guide prices from $310 for the BA Series to $775 for the Benten. The five picks here span that same $310 to $775 range.
Sakura shears are stocked by Scissor Dude and Scissor City. See scissordude.com or scissorcity.co.nz for current availability and pricing.
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.
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.