The Best Wings Scissors for Hairdressers
Wings is a Japanese scissor brand sold through four independent retailers: Shear World and Scissor Dude in the US, and yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons in the UK. All 10 catalogued models are cutting scissors in cobalt alloy, made in Japan. Five picks here run from US$500 to US$790 across the standard and Custom Shop lines.
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What are the best Wings scissors?
The Silver, around US$500, is the standard-range cutting scissor with an offset handle in cobalt alloy and 4.5 to 6.0 inch sizes — the versatile starting point in the Wings catalogue. The Matt Black, around US$515, puts a matte black coating on the same offset handle format with a left-handed option available. The Pure, around US$565, is the step-up standard model with an offset handle and left-handed availability in 4.5 to 6.0 inch. The Custom Shop Silver, around US$627, enters the CS series — the high-end Custom Shop line — in 5.2 and 5.7 inch. The Custom Shop Dama, around US$790, is the top Wings model with a Damascus steel pattern in 5.0 and 5.5 inch.
All Wings models catalogued here use cobalt alloy blades and are made in Japan. The range divides into a standard line (Silver, Gold, Matt Black, Pure, Rose Gold, Tiger, Dark Grey, Black Les Paul) and the Custom Shop line (Custom Shop Silver CS series and Custom Shop Dama). The Custom Shop models carry higher prices and the Dama uses a Damascus pattern. Sizes across the range run from 4.5 to 6.0 inch in the standard line and 5.0 to 5.7 inch in the Custom Shop models. Several models including the Matt Black and Pure come in left-handed versions.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | Pick 1 Wings Silver Cutting Scissors Wings | Pick 2 Wings Matt Black Cutting Scissors Wings | Pick 3 Wings Pure Cutting Scissors Wings | Pick 4 Wings Custom Shop Silver Cutting Scissors Wings | Pick 5 Wings Custom Shop Dama Cutting Scissors Wings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price band | US$500Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$515Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$565Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$627Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$790Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy | Cobalt Alloy | Cobalt Alloy | Cobalt Alloy | Damascus Steel |
| Made in | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Handle | Offset | Offset | Offset | Not listed | Offset |
| Sizes (in) | 4.5· 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 4.5· 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 4.5· 5.0· 5.5· 6.0 | 5.2· 5.7 | 5.0· 5.5 |
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Five Wings picks from US$500 to US$790
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Wings Silver Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt Alloy
- Offset handle
- 4.5 · 5.0 · 5.5 · 6.0″
Wings’ core cutting scissor with an offset handle and removable finger rest, cobalt alloy blades, available in 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch. Classic screw or flat screw options. The standard starting point in the Wings catalogue. Available through yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons.
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Wings Matt Black Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt Alloy
- Offset handle
- 4.5 · 5.0 · 5.5 · 6.0″
Wings’ matte black-coated cutting scissor with an offset handle in cobalt alloy. Available in 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch with classic screw or flat screw, and also in a left-handed version. The pick for stylists who want the standard Wings format with a darker finish and left-handed availability. Available through yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons.
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Wings Pure Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt Alloy
- Offset handle
- 4.5 · 5.0 · 5.5 · 6.0″
Wings’ step-up standard cutting scissor in cobalt alloy with an offset handle and removable finger rest. Available in 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch in right and left-handed versions, with classic screw or flat screw options. One of the higher-priced standard models in the Wings range and available in left-handed configuration. Available through yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons.
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Wings Custom Shop Silver Cutting Scissors
- Cobalt Alloy
- 5.2 · 5.7″
Wings’ entry into the Custom Shop CS series — the high-end line within the Wings catalogue. Cobalt alloy, made in Japan, offered in 5.2 and 5.7 inch. Available through yoiscissors.co.uk.
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Wings Custom Shop Dama Cutting Scissors
- Damascus Steel
- Offset handle
- 5.0 · 5.5″
Wings’ top model, with a Damascus steel pattern and an offset handle. Available in 5.0 and 5.5 inch in silver and black finishes. The Custom Shop Dama is the most expensive model in the Wings range at current guide prices. Available through yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons.
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The Wings range
Wings is a Japanese scissor brand carried by four independent retailers — Shear World and Scissor Dude in the US, yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons in the UK. All 10 catalogued models are cutting scissors in cobalt alloy, made in Japan. The range divides into a standard line and the Custom Shop line, with the Custom Shop Dama at the top.
Guide prices run US$487 to US$790 across the catalogue. Blade lengths cover 4.5 to 6.0 inch in the standard line. Several models come in left-handed versions.
How we chose
The five picks cover the practical width of the Wings range — the core standard models (Silver, Matt Black, Pure) that give stylists different handle, finish, and handedness options at similar price points, and the two Custom Shop models that represent the premium end of the catalogue. All five are cutting scissors in cobalt alloy, made in Japan. Confirm current availability with retailers before purchasing.
The wider Wings catalogue
The Wings catalogue also includes the Gold and Dark Grey in the standard line (both around US$500), the Rose Gold and Tiger at US$540 and US$565, and the Black Les Paul Inspired limited-edition design at US$487. All 10 catalogued Wings models are cutting scissors.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Wings a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Wings is made in Japan and distributed through professional retailers rather than a direct brand storefront. Retailers include Shear World and Scissor Dude in the US and yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons in the UK.
What steel do Wings scissors use?
Wings blades are made from a cobalt alloy. The Custom Shop Dama uses a Damascus steel pattern. Confirm the exact alloy specification on each product page with your retailer.
Are Wings scissors available for left-handed stylists?
Yes. The Matt Black and Pure are available in left-handed versions. Check with your retailer for current left-handed stock.
What sizes do Wings scissors come in?
Standard Wings models run from 4.5 to 6.0 inch. Custom Shop models (the CS Silver and Dama) are offered in 5.0 to 5.7 inch depending on the model.
Where can I buy Wings scissors?
Wings is stocked by Shear World and Scissor Dude in the US, and yoiscissors.co.uk and Chris & Sons in the UK. There is no single official Wings storefront — availability varies by retailer.