Aichi
Aichi International Co., Ltd.
Who it suits
Aichi is a South Korean scissor brand founded in 2015 in Busan, producing 440C stainless steel cutting, thinning, and curved shears for professionals.
Price position
$0–290 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 14 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 1 documented
Aichi International Co., Ltd. grew out of a Busan design studio in 2015. The two 440C stainless shears are the VX Gold Handle cutter at $280 and a 7.0-inch curved shear at $290.[1] The company handles development, fulfilment, and customer service in-house, while Bonika Shears manages North American orders.[1][2]
Hero models run 440C stainless blades. 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 to 7.0 inch): 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 offers ergonomic offset and even-handle options for salons building consistent kits. The company supports direct-to-stylist and bulk purchasing through its online channels.[1][2]
Sources
- Aichi Scissors: Company Profile
- Bonika Shears: Aichi VX Gold Handle Shear
- Bonika Shears: Aichi Curve Shears
Where to Buy
See Also
Aichi at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Curved Scissors
- Based in
- South Korea
- Catalogue
- 14 models listed
- Established
- 2015
Product Types
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Aichi works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Aichi
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Aichi.
- SalonCentric Online store — USA · ships to USA, Canada
The range, at a glance
Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
How Aichi compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWhere are Aichi scissors made?
Aichi is a South Korea-based brand, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Busan. It trades as Aichi International Co., Ltd. and makes its shears in South Korea.
What kinds of scissors does Aichi make?
Aichi covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and curved shears for hairdressers and barbers, offered in both offset and even handle styles.
What steel do Aichi scissors use?
Aichi blades are forged from 440C stainless steel, a high-carbon stainless prized for edge retention.
How much do Aichi scissors cost?
Most Aichi models sit in the mid-range band for professional shears.
Where can I buy Aichi scissors?
Aichi sells direct through its Korean web shop, and in North America its shears are carried by Bonika Shears and SalonCentric.
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