The Best Symphony Scissors for Hairdressers
Symphony is a US-based scissor brand dating to 1920, handmade in America by the Eickert family in Fremont, Ohio. The range runs from the Classic B-65 at entry level through the mid-tier Control and Air lines to the S-series at the top. Five picks here span $160 to $375, all made in the USA from 440C stainless with a triple hand-honed convex edge.
What are the best Symphony scissors?
The Classic B-65, around $160, is Symphony's entry cutting shear in three sizes — the starting point for stylists moving into the Symphony range. The Control C-3000, around $200, steps up with enhanced precision characteristics in the same American steel. The Air A-55, around $250, adds a lightweight construction for stylists who prioritise fatigue reduction. The S-55, around $350, is Symphony's premium cutting shear — the same 440C steel hand-finished at the top of the range. The S-34T Thinner, also around $350, is a 34-tooth thinning shear for fine, even blending to pair with the premium S-series cutting line.
All Symphony shears share the same American 440C stainless steel base with a triple hand-honed convex edge. The distinction between lines is in design and intended use rather than a tiered alloy hierarchy: the Classic and Control lines cover cutting in a traditional and precision-focused configuration respectively; the Air line brings weight reduction for extended cutting sessions; and the S-series occupies the premium position. Thinning and texturising models are available at most price points — the B-44TC at $210 and A-44T at $250 pair with the Classic and Air cutting lines, while the S-34T and S-8T sit at the premium end.
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Five Symphony picks from $160 to $375
| Attribute | Symphony Classic B-65 Symphony | Symphony Control C-3000 Symphony | Symphony Air A-55 Symphony | Symphony S-55 Symphony | Symphony S-34T Thinner Symphony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$160 | US$200 | US$250 | US$350 | US$350 |
| Price tier | Entry-level | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Made in | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA |
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| Blade type | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5 · 6.0 · 6.5 | 5.5 · 6.0 | 5.5 · 6.0 | 5.5 · 6.0 | 6.0 |
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All five handmade in Fremont, Ohio in 440C stainless. Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page.
The Symphony range
Symphony is a US-based brand run by the Eickert family from Fremont, Ohio. The brand traces its scissor-making heritage to 1920. Each pair in the range is built from 440C stainless steel with a convex edge that the brand describes as triple hand-honed — the same specification runs across the Classic, Control, Air, and S-series lines.
The practical difference between lines is in purpose and construction rather than a tiered alloy upgrade. The Classic and Control cover entry and mid-tier cutting respectively; the Air line prioritises weight reduction; the S-series is the premium offering. Thinning models are available across the range, with the S-34T at 34 teeth for fine blending and the S-8T texturizer at eight teeth for chunking and heavy texture removal. All Symphony scissors are available direct through the Symphony Shears website and through specialist US stockists including Williamsport Bowman.
The five picks
1. Symphony Classic B-65 (guide price around $160). Symphony’s foundational cutting shear in 440C stainless with a hand-honed convex edge. The B-65 is available in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch — the widest size run in the cutting range — covering the main everyday lengths for salon work. A left-handed version (the B-65 Left) is available at the same price point. The B-44TC thinning shear at $210 pairs with the Classic line. Available direct from Symphony Shears.
2. Symphony Control C-3000 (around $200). Symphony’s mid-tier cutting shear, positioned as the precision-focused step up from the Classic line. The C-3000 uses the same 440C stainless and convex edge in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. A swivel-thumb variant — the C-3000SW — is available at $225 for stylists who prefer swivel ergonomics. The C-32T thinning shear at $200 and C-32TSW swivel thinner at $225 sit alongside the Control cutting models. Available direct from Symphony Shears.
3. Symphony Air A-55 (around $250). Symphony’s lightweight cutting shear for stylists managing hand and arm fatigue across a full day. The A-55 uses the same 440C stainless and convex edge as the Classic and Control lines, in a construction the brand describes as lightweight — 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The A-44T thinning shear at $250 is the Air line’s thinning companion. Available direct from Symphony Shears.
4. Symphony S-55 (around $350). Symphony’s premium cutting shear, hand-finished in Fremont, Ohio in 440C stainless. The S-55 occupies the top of the cutting range alongside the S-8T texturizer and the S-34T thinner. Available in 5.5 and 6.0 inch. The premium position in the S-series carries the same steel as the rest of the range — the differentiation is in the finish level and the brand’s designation of these models as its top-tier production. Available direct from Symphony Shears.
5. Symphony S-34T Thinner (around $350). Symphony’s premium thinning shear at 34 teeth for fine, even blending. At 34 teeth the S-34T takes a smaller amount per pass, producing a soft blend rather than heavy bulk removal — suited to finishing, softening weight lines, and refining texture after a cut. 6.0 inch. Sits alongside the S-55 and S-8T at the top of the S-series. Available direct from Symphony Shears.
How we chose
Each pick covers a distinct point in the Symphony range. The B-65 and C-3000 address entry and mid-tier cutting; the A-55 is the pick for stylists prioritising fatigue reduction; the S-55 is the top-tier cutter; and the S-34T brings a premium thinning option alongside it. Guide prices move — confirm current figures before buying.
The wider Symphony catalogue
The Symphony Classic B-65WM ($160) is a wide-mouth variant of the B-65 for stylists who prefer more blade clearance per stroke. The S-8T Texturizer ($350) is an eight-tooth chunking and texturizing model at the premium end. The C-3000SW ($225) and S-55SW ($375) bring swivel-thumb ergonomics to the Control and S-series cutting lines respectively. Full current pricing and model details are on the Symphony brand page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Symphony shears are built from 440C stainless, given a convex, triple hand-honed edge. 440C is a high-carbon stainless widely used across professional-grade scissor production for its hardness, edge retention, and corrosion resistance.
Symphony scissors are handmade in Fremont, Ohio, USA, by the Eickert family. The brand dates to 1920 and operates from its workshop at 2201 Commerce Drive in Fremont.
All three lines use the same 440C stainless with a hand-honed convex edge. The Classic B-65 is the foundational cutting shear, available in three sizes. The Control C-3000 is positioned as Symphony’s precision-focused mid-tier model. The Air A-55 features a lightweight construction intended to reduce hand and arm fatigue during extended cutting sessions. The S-series sits above all three as the premium line.
Yes. Symphony offers thinning models at several price points. The B-44TC Classic thinner is at $210, the A-44T Air thinner at $250, and the S-34T premium thinner at $350. The S-8T Texturizer ($350) is a specialist eight-tooth model for chunking and texture removal rather than soft blending.
Yes. The Classic B-65 Left is available as a dedicated left-handed model at a guide price of $160, the same price point as the right-handed B-65.