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’s catalogue here runs to two 440C stainless shears, the VX Gold Handle cutter at $280 and a 7.0 inch curve at $290, both from a Busan, South Korea company that grew out of a design studio in 2015.[1] Now trading as Aichi International Co., Ltd., it keeps development, fulfilment,...
Aichi’s catalogue here runs to two 440C stainless shears, the VX Gold Handle cutter at $280 and a 7.0 inch curve at $290, both from a Busan, South Korea company that grew out of a design studio in 2015.[1] Now trading as Aichi International Co., Ltd., it keeps development, fulfilment, and customer service in-house and sells direct to stylists, with Bonika Shears handling 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’s steady cadence of direct-to-stylist releases, plus 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]
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 — USA · ships to USA, Canada
Products
How Aichi Compares
| Brand | Aichi | Aikyo | Akkohs | Royale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Typical price | US$280–US$290 | US$345–US$350 | US$195–US$585 | US$250–US$250 |
| Steel | 440C Stainless Steel | V10 Cobalt, ATS-314 Cobalt Steel, Japanese Stainless Steel | Cobalt Alloy, Super Gold II | Japanese V-10 stainless steel (super cobalted) |
| Blade types | Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Handles | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | Offset |
| Specialties | — | — | — | — |
| Founded | 2015 | — | 1978 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Aichi covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and curved shears for hairdressers and barbers, offered in both offset and even handle styles.
Aichi blades are forged from 440C stainless steel, a high-carbon stainless prized for edge retention.
Most Aichi models sit in the mid-range band for professional shears.
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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