Aikyo
- South Korea
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Budget Luxury
Aikyo is a South Korean shear brand using V10 cobalt and ATS-314 steel, offering cutting, thinning, and titanium-coated scissors for professionals.
Guide prices barely move across Aikyo. All five catalogued models of the South Korean shear line sit between $345 and $350, with blades in V10 cobalt, Hitachi ATS-314, or Japanese stainless, ground convex or super-convex, in lengths from 5.5 to 7.0 inches.[2] Nina Inc. of Newark, Delaware distributes the line...
Guide prices barely move across Aikyo. All five catalogued models of the South Korean shear line sit between $345 and $350, with blades in V10 cobalt, Hitachi ATS-314, or Japanese stainless, ground convex or super-convex, in lengths from 5.5 to 7.0 inches.[2] Nina Inc. of Newark, Delaware distributes the line in the United States, with titanium-coated finishes and left-handed builds also available.[1][2]
The signature models lean into super-convex geometry and wide offset thumbs that stabilise long stroke work without overloading the wrist. Nina Inc.’s listings highlight click-tension pivots and mirror finishes geared toward precision and point cutting.[1][3]
- Model SKL (7.0”): V10 cobalt blades, thumb-adjustable pivot, and a wide-offset handle for detailed outlining or fringe work.[1]
- Model SSA (5.5” to 7.0”): super-convex V10 cobalt blades, inner click tension, and bent offset thumb for natural grip transitions.[3]
- Model AFR (5.5” to 6.5”): convex V10 cobalt blades paired with anatomic offsets sized for everyday blunt cutting while keeping blade tips slim.[3]
Pricing sits in the mid $300 range. The SSA lists at US$345 and the SKL at US$349, keeping the line accessible to stylists upgrading from entry steel while still wanting premium alloys.[1][3] Nina Inc. bundles domestic shipping within the contiguous United States and provides sharpening support, while Precision Shears acts as a channel for international orders.[1][2]
With titanium-coated finishes, left-handed builds, and matching thinners also available, Aikyo gives salon teams a modular system: stylists can mix sizes, edge profiles, and coatings while keeping a consistent feel at the pivot. The brand’s reliance on Korean production and long-standing distributors means replenishment stock and service parts remain easy to source despite fluctuating global supply chains.[1][2]
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Aikyo at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors, Titanium-Coated Scissors
- Based in
- South Korea
- Catalogue
- 5 models listed
Product Types
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Aikyo works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Aikyo
ScissorPedia catalogues 3 retailers carrying Aikyo.
- nina inc. — USA · ships to USA
- Precision Shears — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR INTEGRITY — USA · ships to USA
Products
How Aikyo Compares
| Brand | Aikyo | Akkohs | Aichi | Yuroshi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Typical price | US$345–US$350 | US$195–US$585 | US$280–US$290 | US$249–US$425 |
| Steel | V10 Cobalt, ATS-314 Cobalt Steel, Japanese Stainless Steel | Cobalt Alloy, Super Gold II | 440C Stainless Steel | Japanese 440C |
| Blade types | Convex | Convex | Convex | Convex |
| Handles | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | Offset |
| Specialties | — | — | — | — |
Verified Sources
- Tertiary Nina Inc — Yasaka Shears (reference)
- Secondary Precision Shears — Mizutani (reference)
Frequently Asked Questions
Aikyo shears are designed and made in South Korea. The line is built for professional stylists rather than home use.
The range covers convex cutting shears, thinning and texturizing scissors, and titanium-coated finishes, mostly on offset and even handle designs.
Catalogued Aikyo shears run 5.5 to 7.0 inches. The SSA spans the full spread, the AFR stops at 6.5 inch, the ADBK comes in 5.5 and 6.0 inch, and the SKL is 7.0 inch only; the ADT40 thinner is a 6.0 inch tool.
Aikyo works in V10 cobalt and Japanese stainless, along with Hitachi ATS-314 cobalt steel on parts of the range.
Aikyo pricing is unusually flat: all 5 catalogued models carry guide prices between $345 and $350, with the SSA, ADBK, and ADT40 at $345, the SKL at $349, and the AFR at $350.
Aikyo is sold through professional shear distributors rather than a standalone brand store, so the distributor product pages are the best place to check current models and stock.
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