The Best Kyoto Hasami Shokunin Scissors
Kyoto Hasami Shokunin is a one-person Japanese shear brand operated by craftsman Ota Toshikazu, applying traditional swordsmithing techniques to professional cutting scissors. All models are handcrafted in cobalt alloy steel. Pricing is available from the brand directly.
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What are the best Kyoto Hasami Shokunin scissors?
The drop-60 is a 6.0-inch artisan cobalt alloy cutting shear. The SI-55 is the 5.5-inch option. The First 5 and SAN-27V2 round out the catalogued range with a cutting and thinning option respectively.
京都はさみ職人 (Kyoto Hasami Shokunin) represents a direct-from-craftsman production model. Each pair is handcrafted by Ota Toshikazu using swordsmithing-derived metalworking techniques applied to professional shears.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Kyoto Hasami Shokunin drop-60 Cutting Scissors Kyoto Hasami Shokunin | Pick 2 Kyoto Hasami Shokunin SI-55 Cutting Scissors Kyoto Hasami Shokunin | Pick 3 Kyoto Hasami Shokunin SAN-27V2 Thinning Scissors Kyoto Hasami Shokunin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | Price band US$800+ · Luxury | Price band US$800+ · Luxury | Price band US$800+ · Luxury |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex | Convex | Thinning |
| Sizes (in) | 6.0 | 5.5· 6.5 | Not listed |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 Shokunin picks handcrafted in Kyoto
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Kyoto Hasami Shokunin drop-60 Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt alloy
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Available through the Kyoto Hasami Shokunin retailer network.
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Kyoto Hasami Shokunin SI-55 Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt alloy
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Available through the Kyoto Hasami Shokunin retailer network.
View Kyoto Hasami Shokunin SI-55 Cutting Scissors - 3Kyoto Hasami Shokunin
Kyoto Hasami Shokunin SAN-27V2 Thinning Scissors
- Cobalt alloy
- Offset handle
- Thinning blade
Available through the Kyoto Hasami Shokunin retailer network.
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The Kyoto Hasami Shokunin range
Kyoto Hasami Shokunin is a one-person Japanese shear brand operated by craftsman Ota Toshikazu, applying traditional swordsmithing techniques to professional cutting scissors. All models are handcrafted in cobalt alloy steel. Pricing is available from the brand directly.
京都はさみ職人 (Kyoto Hasami Shokunin) represents a direct-from-craftsman production model. Each pair is handcrafted by Ota Toshikazu using swordsmithing-derived metalworking techniques applied to professional shears.
How we chose
The drop-60 is a 6.0-inch artisan cobalt alloy cutting shear. The SI-55 is the 5.5-inch option. The First 5 and SAN-27V2 round out the catalogued range with a cutting and thinning option respectively. 京都はさみ職人 (Kyoto Hasami Shokunin) represents a direct-from-craftsman production model. Each pair is handcrafted by Ota Toshikazu using swordsmithing-derived metalworking techniques applied to professional shears. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
3 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Kyoto Hasami Shokunin scissors?
Kyoto Hasami Shokunin scissors are handcrafted by Ota Toshikazu, a one-person operation applying traditional swordsmithing techniques to professional shears.
What steel do Kyoto Hasami Shokunin scissors use?
Kyoto Hasami Shokunin uses cobalt alloy steel across its handcrafted shear range.
What sizes do Kyoto Hasami Shokunin scissors come in?
The catalogued range includes the 6.0-inch drop-60 and 5.5-inch SI-55 cutting shears, the SAN-27V2 thinning scissor, and the First 5 cutting model.