Akito
- UK
- Est. 2016
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Budget Luxury
Akito is a UK-based scissors brand selling direct to hairdressers, offering cutting, thinning, and left-handed shears while donating 5% of profits to charity.
OverviewAkito Scissors is a UK based brand that sells cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors directly to professional hairdressers. The company works directly with artisans and bypasses traditional distributor markups, which allows them to offer competitive pricing.Product RangeAkito’s specialty list is extensive, covering blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting,...
Overview
Akito Scissors is a UK based brand that sells cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors directly to professional hairdressers. The company works directly with artisans and bypasses traditional distributor markups, which allows them to offer competitive pricing.
Product Range
Akito’s specialty list is extensive, covering blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, volume control, texture control, scissor over comb, slicing, precision cutting, freehand techniques, chopping, blending, texturizing, softening baselines, redistributing weight, and chunking. That breadth of technique support points to a catalog designed for stylists who use a wide variety of methods in their daily work.
The brand sells through its official website at akitoscissors.com. Distribution appears to be direct to consumer only, without third party retailers listed in current records.
Social Mission
One detail that distinguishes Akito from many shear brands is their commitment to donating 5 percent of profits to charitable causes. According to the company, every sale contributes to what they call “life changing causes.” The brand also emphasizes environmental responsibility, stating that their direct sales model reduces excess transportation, saving air and road miles while lowering emissions and waste.
What We Know So Far
Akito’s founding year, specific steel types, and manufacturing location are not documented in our current records. The headquarters location is not listed, though the brand operates from the UK. For American stylists, purchasing from a UK based direct to consumer brand may involve international shipping considerations. Detailed technical specifications about blade geometry, heat treatment, and steel grades are not publicly available.
If you have experience with Akito Scissors or can share specifics about their construction, we welcome contributions through our contact page.
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How Akito Compares
| Brand | Akito | alfa italia | Ninja | Samurai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Refining, Pointing, Chipping, Scissor-over-comb, Slicing, Precision cutting, Freehand, Chopping, Blending, Texturising, Softening baselines, Redistributing weight, Chunking, Weight removal | Precision cutting, High-speed cutting, Detailed work, Layering, Texturising, Point cutting, Thinning, Blending, Graduation, Slicing | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Wet cutting, Deep point cut, Detail work, Dry cutting, Scissor over comb, Texturing, Slicing, Thinning, Volume control, Texture control(20%~40%), Volume control(20%~40%), Volume reduction, Texture control, Movement creation, Mid-level cutting, High-level cutting, Basic cutting, All-purpose cutting, Barbering techniques, Hairdressing techniques | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning |
| Founded | 2016 | — | — | 2006 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Akito scissors are manufactured in UK by Akito Scissors, established in 2016 in Yeadon.
Akito scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with AGENDA, Dark Stag, GREAT BRITISH Scissor Company. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Akito specializes in Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, and 15 more.
