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The Best Vincere Scissors

Vincere is a professional scissor line available exclusively through Chris and Sons, a UK trade wholesaler requiring proof of professional qualification to purchase. Three catalogued models carry guide prices of US$140 to US$165 in VG-10 and 440C steels with hand-finished convex edges.

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What are the best Vincere scissors?

The Hades (US$140) is the entry model. The Ego (US$150) is the mid-range cutter. The Ares (US$165) is the top catalogued cutting model. Matching thinners and Damascus-finish variants round out the wider Vincere range available through Chris and Sons.

Chris and Sons operates from locations in Enfield, Palmers Green, Hanwell, and Tullamore (Ireland), with a trade-only model that requires professional qualification for purchasing. Vincere also has left-handed versions of the Ares and Hades Black in the wider range.

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Vincere scissors ranked by guide price
AttributePick 1 Vincere Hades Black Professional Cutting Scissors Vincere Pick 2 Vincere EGO Professional Cutting Scissors Vincere Pick 3 Vincere Ares Professional Cutting Scissors Vincere
Price bandUS$140Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeUS$150Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeUS$165Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
HandleOffsetOffsetOffset
Blade typeConvexConvexConvex
Sizes (in)5.5· 6.05.5· 6.05.5· 7.0
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3 Vincere picks from US$140 to US$165

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    Vincere Hades Black Professional Cutting Scissors

    US$140Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range

    • 440C
    • Offset handle
    • Convex blade

    The Vincere Hades Black is a 440C steel cutting scissor with a matte black finish, offset handle, and convex blade. 440C is a high-chromium martensitic stainless steel that takes and holds a sharp convex edge.

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    Vincere EGO Professional Cutting Scissors

    US$150Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range

    • VG-10
    • Offset handle
    • Convex blade

    The Vincere EGO is a VG-10 steel cutting scissor with an offset handle and convex blade. VG-10 is a cobalt-alloyed stainless steel with a carbon content that supports a hardness level suitable for a hand-finished convex edge.

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    Vincere Ares Professional Cutting Scissors

    US$165Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range

    • VG-10
    • Offset handle
    • Convex blade

    The Ares is the top catalogued cutting model in the Vincere range. The range includes standard and Damascus finish variants — the Damascus layering is a surface treatment applied over the blade.

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The Vincere range

Vincere is a professional scissor line available exclusively through Chris and Sons, a UK trade wholesaler requiring proof of professional qualification to purchase. Three catalogued models carry guide prices of US$140 to US$165 in VG-10 and 440C steels with hand-finished convex edges.

Chris and Sons operates from locations in Enfield, Palmers Green, Hanwell, and Tullamore (Ireland), with a trade-only model that requires professional qualification for purchasing. Vincere also has left-handed versions of the Ares and Hades Black in the wider range.

How we chose

The Hades (US$140) is the entry model. The Ego (US$150) is the mid-range cutter. The Ares (US$165) is the top catalogued cutting model. Matching thinners and Damascus-finish variants round out the wider Vincere range available through Chris and Sons. Chris and Sons operates from locations in Enfield, Palmers Green, Hanwell, and Tullamore (Ireland), with a trade-only model that requires professional qualification for purchasing. Vincere also has left-handed versions of the Ares and Hades Black in the wider range. 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.

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Where can I buy Vincere scissors?

Vincere is available through Chris and Sons, a UK and Ireland trade wholesaler requiring proof of professional qualification to purchase.

What steel do Vincere scissors use?

Vincere models use VG-10 and 440C stainless steel with hand-finished convex edges. Damascus-finish variants are also available.

Are Vincere scissors available for left-handed stylists?

Yes. Left-handed versions of the Ares and Hades Black are listed in the wider Vincere range through Chris and Sons.

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