ABOVE
- USA
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Budget Luxury
Above is a USA-based professional shear brand known for handcrafted 100% cobalt steel scissors designed for stylists, hairdressers, and barbers.
OverviewAbove is a USA based brand operated by Above International. The company manufactures professional shears from cobalt steel and markets them to stylists, hairdressers, and barbers. According to the brand, all Above shears are handcrafted by skilled shear masters using what they describe as 100 percent premium cobalt steel.Product RangeAbove...
Overview
Above is a USA based brand operated by Above International. The company manufactures professional shears from cobalt steel and markets them to stylists, hairdressers, and barbers. According to the brand, all Above shears are handcrafted by skilled shear masters using what they describe as 100 percent premium cobalt steel.
Product Range
Above produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. Their listed specialties include precision cutting, layer cutting, sliding cuts, texture cuts, wet cutting, and dry cutting. The brand also features a distinctive rosegold series that uses the same cobalt steel construction as their standard lines.
Design details emphasized by the brand include ergonomic handle geometry, exaggerated finger rests, and the cobalt steel composition used across the product line. These features are aimed at reducing hand fatigue during full day salon work.
Distribution
Above shears are sold through the brand’s official website (aboveshears.com) and through several professional retailers including Shear Integrity, Scissor Dude, Dynamic Sharpening LLC, SalonCentric, and Scissors Master. That spread of distribution channels gives American stylists multiple purchasing options, whether they prefer specialty shear retailers or larger professional supply platforms like SalonCentric.
What We Know So Far
Above’s founding year is not documented in our current records, and detailed information about specific steel grades (beyond “cobalt steel”), heat treatment methods, and manufacturing location is not publicly available. The brand’s parent company, Above International, appears to be the same entity behind the retail operation. If you have additional information about Above’s manufacturing process or can share your experience with their shears, please visit our contact page.
Sources
- Above Shears official website: aboveshears.com
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How ABOVE Compares
| Brand | ABOVE | VIA | HattoriHanzo | SHIHAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | Japanese Molybdenum Alloy | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet cut, Dry cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Seamless blending, Precision dry cut, Wet cut, Facial trimming, Detailing, Blending, Thinning, Speed cut, Perimeter lines | Slide cut, Channel cut, Point cut, Carving, Face-framing, Layering, Texturizing, Blending, Debulking, Scissor-over-comb, Volume control(40%), Weight removal(50%), Wet cut, Dry cut | Blunt cut, Detailed trim, Shaping, Texturizing, Blending, Cut & Thinning |
Frequently Asked Questions
ABOVE scissors are manufactured in USA. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
ABOVE scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with 4420, Arc, BLACKICE PROFESSIONAL. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
ABOVE specializes in Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet cut, and 1 more.
