Akiko
- South Korea
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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 South Korean professional hair shears brand sold exclusively 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 special dial...
Overview
Akiko is a South Korean professional hair shears brand sold exclusively 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 special dial plate tension screws.
Product Range
Akiko’s known models include 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”). MSRP ranges from approximately $425 to $525, though clearance pricing has been observed as low as $99, suggesting the brand may be cycling through older inventory or reducing its market presence.
Akiko shears share a supply chain with Apsun, another South Korean brand also sold exclusively through Scissor Warrior.
Distribution
Akiko appears to be available only through Scissor Warrior. Some listings have also appeared on Etsy. No independent brand website or direct manufacturer sales channel has been identified.
Sources
- Scissor Warrior - Akiko listings
- Etsy marketplace listings
Product Types
Where to Buy
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Products
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How Akiko Compares
| Brand | Akiko | Aichi | Akitz | Scissors Hospital |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | Hitachi 440C | 440C Stainless Steel | — | — |
| Handles | Offset | Offset, Even | — | — |
| Specialties | — | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(25~35%), Texture control(15~45%), Cut & Thinning |
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.
