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Akiko

  • South Korea
  • Budget Luxury

Akiko is a South Korean professional hair shears brand sold exclusively by Scissor Warrior, featuring Japanese Hitachi 440C steel and convex edge blades.

OverviewAkiko is a professional hair shear brand available through SCISSOR WARRIOR in the United States. The brand produces cutting scissors using Japanese Hitachi 440C stainless steel with convex edge blades and offset handles. Models are available with either detachable or non-detachable finger rests and feature specialised dial-plate tension screws.Product RangeAkiko’s...

Overview

Akiko is a professional hair shear brand available through SCISSOR WARRIOR in the United States. The brand produces cutting scissors using Japanese Hitachi 440C stainless steel with convex edge blades and offset handles. Models are available with either detachable or non-detachable finger rests and feature specialised dial-plate tension screws.

Product Range

Akiko’s catalogue includes the AIR-P (5.5” and 6.0”), Ali-W (5.5” and 6.0”), June (5.5”), HY (6.0”), and CASAM-W (5.5”) cutting shears. For the latest specifications, full model list, and any current pricing or promotions, check the SCISSOR WARRIOR listings directly.

Distribution

Akiko shears are available through SCISSOR WARRIOR in the United States. Stylists interested in the line should contact the retailer directly for ordering and after-sales questions.

Sources

Product Types

Cutting Scissors

Where to Buy

Authorized Retailers

SCISSOR WARRIOR

Online Retailer

Retailers stocking Akiko

ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Akiko.

Products

Products for this brand will be added soon.

How Akiko Compares

Brand Akiko Apsun YAMAJO Sonnet
Country South Korea South Korea South Korea South Korea
Price Tier Mid-Range Mid-Range Mid-Range Mid-Range
Steel Hitachi 440C
Handles Offset
Specialties Blunt cut, Volume control (20~25%), Texture control

Frequently Asked Questions

Akiko scissors are manufactured in South Korea. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.

Akiko uses Hitachi 440C in their scissor lines. See our [Hitachi 440C reference](/reference/steel-types/440c/) for technical details.

Akiko scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Aichi, Aikyo, Akitz. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.

Akiko offers Offset handle designs.

Akiko is a South Korean professional hair shears brand sold exclusively by Scissor Warrior, featuring Japanese Hitachi 440C steel and convex edge blades.

Last updated: April 12, 2026 · by scissorpedia
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