The Best Takano Kimari Scissors
Kimari is a scissors line from Takano Canada, based in Laval, Quebec. Every model in the catalogue uses cobalt alloy blades with a convex edge, and the range covers cutting scissors in three blade lengths (5.5, 5.8, and 6.3 inch) plus a 15-tooth thinning shear. An interchangeable blade system runs across most of the cutting models, allowing different blade sizes to be fitted to the same handles. Five picks here cover US$355 to US$485, from a standard offset cutter at entry price to the gemstone-accented 5.8 FRGC at the top of the range.
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What are the best Takano Kimari scissors?
The 5.8FBT, around US$355, is the entry point in the Kimari cutting range — cobalt alloy blades, a blue topaz accent, and a 5.8-inch blade made in Japan. The 5.5D, around US$357, puts the same cobalt alloy into a 5.5-inch blade with the standard D-style offset handle and the interchangeable blade system for stylists who prefer a shorter length. The 6.3D, around US$357, is the longer-blade option at the same price — 6.3 inch suits one-length cuts and larger sections. The 15LF, around US$370, is the thinning shear in the Kimari line — 15 teeth in a 6.0-inch cobalt alloy blade with the F-style offset handle and an engraved floral design, made in Japan. The 5.8 FRGC, around US$485, is the premium cutter, adding Red Garnet gemstones on each handle and a sterling silver pivot to the standard cobalt alloy 5.8-inch blade.
All Kimari blades are cobalt alloy with a convex edge. The handle designations — D, F, FBT — refer to geometry and weight: D is the standard offset; F is an offset with medium weight and a smaller finger opening; FBT is a flat-bottom offset where the underside of the thumb ring sits flush, shifting the grip angle. The interchangeable blade system means cutting-model handles can be paired with different blade sizes. Tooth count on the thinning shear (15 teeth) determines how much hair is removed per pass — 15 is on the lower end and removes more per pass than a 30-tooth model. Takano Canada sells direct at takanocanada.com; the Kimari collection page is the authoritative source for current stock and pricing.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Kimari 5.8FBT Cutting Scissor Kimari | Pick 2 Kimari 5.5D Kimari | Pick 3 Kimari 6.3D Kimari | Pick 4 Kimari 15LF Thinning Scissor Kimari | Pick 5 Kimari 5.8 FRGC Kimari |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$355Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$357Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$357Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$370Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$485Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy | Not listed | Not listed | Cobalt Alloy | Not listed |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Not listed | Offset | Offset | Offset (Model F) | Offset |
| Blade type | Not listed | Convex | Convex | Not listed | Convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.8 | 5.5 | 6.3 | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product | View product | View product |
Five Kimari picks from US$355 to US$485
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Kimari 5.8FBT Cutting Scissor
- Cobalt Alloy
- 5.8″
Kimari’s entry cutting model, available in 5.8 inch with cobalt alloy blades, a convex edge, and a blue topaz gemstone accent on each handle. Takano Canada notes the 5.8FBT as made in Japan. The flat-bottom handle places the thumb-ring underside flush. Available direct from Takano Canada at takanocanada.com.
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Kimari 5.5D
- Cobalt alloy
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Kimari’s 5.5-inch cobalt alloy cutter with a standard D-style offset handle and convex edge. The D model is the lightest handle option in the Kimari cutting family. The interchangeable blade system allows different blade sizes to be paired with the same handles. A shorter blade than the 5.8 and 6.3 models, suited to detail work and precision cutting. Available direct from Takano Canada.
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Kimari 6.3D
- Cobalt alloy
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Kimari’s 6.3-inch cobalt alloy cutter with the D-style offset handle. The longer blade suits one-length cuts and larger hair sections where extra blade length gives a cleaner pass. Same cobalt alloy and convex edge as the rest of the Kimari cutting range, at the same guide price as the 5.5D. Available direct from Takano Canada.
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Kimari 15LF Thinning Scissor
- Cobalt Alloy
- Offset (Model F) handle
- 6.0″
Kimari’s thinning shear — 15 teeth in a 6.0-inch cobalt alloy blade with an F-style offset handle and an engraved floral design on the handles. Takano Canada notes the 15LF as made in Japan. The 15-tooth count removes a higher proportion per pass than a higher-count thinning shear, positioning this model for heavier blending and bulk reduction. Available direct from Takano Canada.
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Kimari 5.8 FRGC
- Cobalt alloy
- Offset handle
- Convex blade
Kimari’s premium cutter in 5.8 inch, distinguished by Red Garnet gemstones set into each handle and a sterling silver pivot (both brand-stated). The cobalt alloy blades, convex edge, and interchangeable blade system are shared with the rest of the Kimari cutting range. Available direct from Takano Canada.
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The Kimari range
Kimari is a scissors line from Takano Canada, a company based in Laval, Quebec. The catalogue covers cutting scissors across 5.5, 5.8, and 6.3 inch blade lengths, plus a 15-tooth thinning shear. Every model uses cobalt alloy blades with a convex edge.
The handle system is the main variable across the cutting range. Three handle codes — D, F, and FBT — distinguish offset geometry and finger-ring dimensions: D is a standard offset; F uses a medium-weight build with a smaller finger opening; FBT (flat-bottom) positions the thumb ring flush underneath, shifting grip angle. The interchangeable blade system on the cutting models allows different blade sizes to be fitted to the same handles. Takano Canada sells the Kimari line direct at takanocanada.com; guide prices listed here are approximate USD conversions from Canadian dollar list prices.
How we chose
Each pick covers a distinct position in the Kimari range. The 5.8FBT is the noted entry model; the 5.5D and 6.3D represent the short and long ends of the blade-length run at the same price; the 15LF covers the 15-tooth thinning position; and the 5.8 FRGC is the premium model at the top of the cutting range. Confirm guide prices at takanocanada.com before buying.
The wider Kimari catalogue
The full Kimari cutting range includes the 5.5F (F-style handle at US$357), 5.5 FBT (flat-bottom 5.5 inch at US$376), 5.8D (5.8-inch D-style handle at US$357), 6.3DBR (black-finish 6.3 inch at US$376), and 6.3 FBT (flat-bottom 6.3 inch at US$376). Left-hand variants are available for both the 15LF thinning shear and a 30-tooth thinning model. All current stock and specifications are at the Kimari collection page on Takano Canada’s website.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Kimari scissors?
Kimari is a scissors line from Takano Canada, headquartered at 142 Av. Breton in Laval, Quebec. It sits alongside Takano Canada’s Cutman and Figaro lines. Two models in the catalogue — the 5.8FBT and the 15LF thinning shear — are noted as made in Japan by Takano Canada.
What steel do Kimari scissors use?
Every Kimari model in the catalogue uses cobalt alloy blades with a convex edge. Takano Canada does not publish a named alloy grade; for the specific formulation, see the product pages at takanocanada.com.
What is the interchangeable blade system in Kimari scissors?
Most Kimari cutting models include an interchangeable blade system, which allows different blade sizes to be fitted to the same handle set. Takano Canada lists this as a feature across the 5.5D, 5.5F, 5.5 FBT, 5.8D, 5.8 FRGC, 6.3D, 6.3DBR, and 6.3 FBT models. The mechanism and compatible sizes are documented on the Takano Canada website.
What do the D, F, and FBT handle codes mean on Kimari scissors?
The handle codes refer to geometry and weight. D is the standard offset handle. F is an offset handle with medium weight and a smaller finger opening than the D model. FBT is a flat-bottom offset, where the underside of the thumb ring is flush rather than angled — this alters the grip angle compared to a standard offset. All three are offset designs; the distinction is in finger-ring size, weight, and thumb-ring geometry.
How many teeth does the Kimari thinning shear have?
The Kimari 15LF thinning shear has 15 teeth. A 15-tooth count removes a higher proportion of hair per pass than a thinning shear with 30 or more teeth, making it suited to heavier blending and bulk reduction. Takano Canada also lists left-hand variants of the 15LF and a 30-tooth model for right-hand and left-hand use.