Aichi
- South Korea
- Est. 2015
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Budget Luxury
Aichi is a South Korean scissor brand founded in 2015 in Busan, producing 440C stainless steel cutting, thinning, and curved shears for professionals.
Aichi Scissors grew out of Monopix’s design studio in 2015 and now operates as Aichi International Co., Ltd. from Busan, South Korea. The team keeps product development, fulfilment, and customer service in-house, emphasising minimal aesthetics, fast iteration, and direct-to-stylist ecommerce so that retail pricing stays approachable for working professionals.[1]Hero models...
Aichi Scissors grew out of Monopix’s design studio in 2015 and now operates as Aichi International Co., Ltd. from Busan, South Korea. The team keeps product development, fulfilment, and customer service in-house, emphasising minimal aesthetics, fast iteration, and direct-to-stylist ecommerce so that retail pricing stays approachable for working professionals.[1]
Hero models pair Korean assembly with Japanese alloys. The VX Gold Handle shear runs 440C stainless through a hand-polished convex profile, adds a countersunk dial for micro tension adjustments, and keeps weight under two ounces for long cutting days.[2] Aichi also produces a seven-inch curved option with mirrored 440C blades and dual finger rests so stylists can flip orientation mid-cut without losing control.[3]
- VX Gold Handle (5.0”–7.0”): contoured offset grip, rose-gold hardware, dial-set tension, and lifetime defect coverage through the distributor.[2]
- Curve 7”: even handle with twin rests, UFO locking pivot, and 440C stainless blades tuned for perimeter and scissor-over-comb detailing.[3]
The Korean web shop handles domestic sales, while Bonika Shears fulfils North American orders from its Atlanta-area warehouse. Retail positioning sits in the mid-tier: VX models list at US$280 and the curved shear at US$290, with sharpening, oil, and shipping support bundled into Bonika’s family-run service programme.[2][3]
Aichi’s steady cadence of direct-to-stylist releases—and the blend of ergonomic offsets and even-handle options—gives salons looking to standardise kits a consistent source for everyday workhorses that still carry design flourishes. The company’s emphasis on bulk purchasing and online-only fulfilment also means stock turns quickly, helping stylists avoid long backorder windows when adding or replacing tools.[1][2]
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How Aichi Compares
| Brand | Aichi | Aikyo | Biyosekkai | Apsun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | 440C Stainless Steel | V10 Cobalt, ATS-314 Cobalt Steel, Japanese Stainless Steel | — | — |
| Handles | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | — | — |
| Specialties | — | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Detail finishing | — |
| Founded | 2015 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Aichi scissors are manufactured in South Korea by Aichi International Co., Ltd., established in 2015 in Busan.
Aichi uses 440C Stainless Steel in their scissor lines. See our [440C Stainless Steel reference](/reference/steel-types/440c/) for technical details.
Aichi scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Aikyo, Akiko, Akitz. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Aichi offers Offset, Even handle designs.
Aichi is a South Korean scissor brand founded in 2015 in Busan, producing 440C stainless steel cutting, thinning, and curved shears for professionals.
