The Best Tru-Blu Scissors
Tru-Blu is an Australian scissor brand based in Morwell, Victoria. Every pair is individually handcrafted in its workshop using Hitachi 440C blade steel on Hitachi 304 stainless handles. All three catalogued cutting models carry a US$350 guide price across 5.5 to 6.0 inch lengths.
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What are the best Tru-Blu scissors?
The Phoenix (US$350), Taipan (US$350), and Wisp (US$350) all carry the same guide price in Hitachi 440C steel. Each pair is serial-numbered inside the handle, and the brand offers name engraving in a location that resharpening cannot erase.
Tru-Blu focuses exclusively on cutting scissors — no thinners in the catalogued range. The handcrafted, serial-numbered approach and name-engraving service position the brand as a personal tool for career stylists. The Morwell workshop handles all production for the Australian market.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Tru-Blu Phoenix Cutting Scissors Tru-Blu | Pick 2 Tru-Blu Taipan Cutting Scissors Tru-Blu | Pick 3 Tru-Blu Wisp Cutting Scissors Tru-Blu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | Hitachi 440C (blades), Hitachi 304 Stainless (handles) | Hitachi 440C (blades), Hitachi 304 Stainless (handles) | Hitachi 440C (blades), Hitachi 304 Stainless (handles) |
| Made in | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset |
| Blade type | Double mountain, hollow ground | Three-quarter mountain | Clamshell convex |
| Sizes (in) | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 | 5.5· 6.0 |
| Product links | View product | View product | View product |
3 Tru-Blu picks all at US$350
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Tru-Blu Phoenix Cutting Scissors
- Hitachi 440C (blades), Hitachi 304 Stainless (handles)
- Offset handle
- Double mountain, hollow ground blade
Available through the Tru-Blu retailer network.
View Tru-Blu Phoenix Cutting Scissors - 2Tru-Blu
Tru-Blu Taipan Cutting Scissors
- Hitachi 440C (blades), Hitachi 304 Stainless (handles)
- Offset handle
- Three-quarter mountain blade
Available through the Tru-Blu retailer network.
View Tru-Blu Taipan Cutting Scissors - 3Tru-Blu
Tru-Blu Wisp Cutting Scissors
- Hitachi 440C (blades), Hitachi 304 Stainless (handles)
- Offset handle
- Clamshell convex blade
Available through the Tru-Blu retailer network.
View Tru-Blu Wisp Cutting Scissors
The Tru-Blu range
Tru-Blu is an Australian scissor brand based in Morwell, Victoria. Every pair is individually handcrafted in its workshop using Hitachi 440C blade steel on Hitachi 304 stainless handles. All three catalogued cutting models carry a US$350 guide price across 5.5 to 6.0 inch lengths.
Tru-Blu focuses exclusively on cutting scissors — no thinners in the catalogued range. The handcrafted, serial-numbered approach and name-engraving service position the brand as a personal tool for career stylists. The Morwell workshop handles all production for the Australian market.
How we chose
The Phoenix (US$350), Taipan (US$350), and Wisp (US$350) all carry the same guide price in Hitachi 440C steel. Each pair is serial-numbered inside the handle, and the brand offers name engraving in a location that resharpening cannot erase. Tru-Blu focuses exclusively on cutting scissors — no thinners in the catalogued range. The handcrafted, serial-numbered approach and name-engraving service position the brand as a personal tool for career stylists. The Morwell workshop handles all production for the Australian market. 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 timeWhere is Tru-Blu based?
Tru-Blu is based in Morwell, Victoria, Australia, where it handcrafts all its scissors in a fully equipped workshop.
What steel do Tru-Blu scissors use?
Tru-Blu uses Hitachi 440C for blades and Hitachi 304 stainless for handles across its cutting range.
Does Tru-Blu offer personalisation?
Yes. Tru-Blu serial-numbers every pair inside the handle and offers name engraving in a location designed to survive resharpening.