The Best TRACKS Scissors
TRACKS is a Japanese scissor brand founded in 2016 and headquartered in the Kita-Aoyama district of Minato-ku, Tokyo, under Tracks Dealing Co., Ltd. Each pair takes approximately three months to build, combining CNC precision machining to 1/1000mm with hand finishing throughout. Four picks are catalogued here, all cutting scissors at a $700 guide price, covering 5.5 to 6.5 inch in offset handles.
What are the best TRACKS scissors?
The DIA60, around $700, is a 6.0-inch cutting scissor from the DIA series, combining CNC precision machining with hand-finished blades over a 3-month production process. The SASA, also around $700, is a 5.5 and 6.0-inch cutting scissor suited to soft blunt and stroke cutting. The ULTRA, around $700, is a thick, large-format power cutting scissor in 6.0 and 6.5 inch, designed for heavy-duty blunt and base cutting. The CURVE, around $700, has bamboo leaf-shaped blades in a bow shape specifically designed for smooth slide cutting.
All four TRACKS models share the same 3-month build: CNC machining to 1/1000mm accuracy, blade and handle welded together at thin connection points requiring precise technique, hand hammering to correct subtle blade distortions, and final hand sharpening adjusted by the craftsman to suit the technique each model targets. The DIA60 is the core cutting model; the SASA is suited to soft blunt and stroke cutting; the ULTRA adds a thicker, heavier blade for blunt and base cutting; the CURVE uses a distinct bamboo leaf-shaped bow blade for slide cutting. All four use offset handles. Available through the TRACKS website and Refun.
Verified Jun 2026
Four TRACKS picks from $700
| Attribute | TRACKS DIA60 Cutting Scissors TRACKS | TRACKS SASA Cutting Scissors TRACKS | TRACKS ULTRA Cutting Scissors TRACKS | TRACKS CURVE Cutting Scissors TRACKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price guide | US$700 | US$700 | US$700 | US$700 |
| Price tier | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium |
| Steel | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Convex edge | Convex edge | Convex edge | Curved convex edge |
| Sizes (in) | 6.0 | 5.5 · 6.0 | 6.0 · 6.5 | 6.0 |
| View product | View product | View product | View product |
All four made in Japan (Kita-Aoyama, Tokyo). Guide prices at time of writing; confirm current figures on each product page.
TRACKS — precision machining and hand finishing
TRACKS was founded in 2016 in the Kita-Aoyama district of Minato-ku, Tokyo, under Tracks Dealing Co., Ltd. Every pair takes approximately three months to build. The production process combines CNC machining to 1/1000mm accuracy with hand-finishing throughout: the blade and handle are welded together at thin connection points, hand hammered to correct subtle distortions, and sharpened by hand to the angle that suits each model’s target technique.
The four catalogued models are all cutting scissors, all at a $700 guide price, in lengths from 5.5 to 6.5 inch. Each targets a different cutting style.
The four picks
1. TRACKS DIA60 (guide price around $700). TRACKS’ 6.0-inch cutting scissor from the DIA series — the core model in the TRACKS cutting range. Built over a 3-month process combining CNC machining to 1/1000mm with hand-finished blades. Available in 6.0 inch with an offset handle. Available through TRACKS SCISSORS and Refun.
2. TRACKS SASA (around $700). TRACKS’ 5.5 and 6.0-inch cutting scissor suited to soft blunt and stroke cutting. The SASA is named after the Japanese word for bamboo grass. Available in both 5.5 and 6.0 inch. Available through TRACKS SCISSORS and Refun.
3. TRACKS ULTRA (around $700). TRACKS’ thick, large-format power cutting scissor for heavy-duty blunt and base cutting work. The ULTRA uses a thicker blade body than the other TRACKS cutting models, available in 6.0 and 6.5 inch. Available through TRACKS SCISSORS and Refun.
4. TRACKS CURVE (around $700). TRACKS’ slide-cutting model with bamboo leaf-shaped blades set in a bow shape. The curved blade geometry is designed specifically to produce a smooth slide-cutting action. Available in 6.0 inch. Available through TRACKS SCISSORS and Refun.
How we chose
Each pick targets a different technique in the TRACKS cutting range: the DIA60 is the core cutting model; the SASA covers soft blunt and stroke cutting; the ULTRA handles heavy-duty blunt and base work; the CURVE is the slide-cutting specialist. All four share the same 3-month build and $700 guide price. Guide prices move; confirm current figures before buying.
The wider TRACKS catalogue
TRACKS also produces thinning scissors and left-handed models. For the full current range and availability, the TRACKS brand page on ScissorPedia and the official website at tracks.jp are the authoritative sources. International orders can also be placed through Refun.
Frequently Asked Questions
TRACKS scissors are made in Japan. The brand is headquartered in the Kita-Aoyama district of Minato-ku, Tokyo, and describes its location in the city’s most prominent beauty district as giving it direct access to demanding working stylists.
Each pair takes approximately three months. The process combines CNC machining to 1/1000mm precision with hand finishing. The blade and handle are made from different metals and welded together. A hand-hammering step corrects subtle blade distortions. Final sharpening is done by hand, adjusted to the technique each model targets.
All four catalogued TRACKS cutting models carry a $700 guide price. The brand ties that price to the three-month build process and the combination of CNC precision and hand finishing.
The CURVE has bamboo leaf-shaped blades set in a bow shape, a geometry the brand designed specifically for slide cutting. The curved blade form creates a distinct cutting feel suited to directional techniques. Guide price around $700.
The ULTRA is TRACKS’ thick, large-format power scissor for heavy-duty blunt and base cutting. It uses a thicker blade body than the DIA or SASA, available in 6.0 and 6.5 inch. Guide price around $700.
Through the TRACKS website at tracks.jp, and through the Refun online store at refun-scissors.com.