Akitz
- South Korea
- Est. 1996
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Budget Luxury
Akitz is a South Korean scissors brand by A-Tech in Incheon, producing professional shears with Hitachi 440C steel since 1996. Also sold as Suntachi.
Akitz and Suntachi are two names from the same Incheon operation: parent company A-Tech has made the South Korean brand’s professional hair tools since 1996, by its own account working Japanese-sourced Hitachi 440C to around 59.5 HRC. The range covers cutting and thinning shears, accessories, and left-handed models, sold through...
Akitz and Suntachi are two names from the same Incheon operation: parent company A-Tech has made the South Korean brand’s professional hair tools since 1996, by its own account working Japanese-sourced Hitachi 440C to around 59.5 HRC. The range covers cutting and thinning shears, accessories, and left-handed models, sold through the brand’s own store at akitz.co.kr with distribution it reports across four continents.
Overview
Akitz is a South Korean scissors brand operated by its parent company A-Tech. The company headquarters are in the Seo-gu district of Incheon. According to the brand, Akitz has been producing professional hair tools since 1996, with craftsmen who have over 30 years of experience in the trade.
The brand also operates under the name Suntachi for some of its product lines. According to Akitz, the company received ISO 14001 certification for environmental management in 2006.
Product Range
Akitz offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and accessories for professional stylists. The brand lists specialties that include blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, and volume control. According to the brand, its scissors use Hitachi 440C steel sourced from Japan, with a hardness rating of approximately 59.5 HRC.
Distribution
Akitz sells directly through its own online store at akitz.co.kr. The brand reports distribution across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. Pricing falls in the mid range for professional hair scissors.
Product range
Five Akitz models are catalogued across cutting and thinning with specialist builds in the range. The Precision Professional Cutting Scissors and AFJ Professional Cutting Scissors are the standard cutting builds. The BT Black Tooth Cutting Scissors — the “BT” designation referencing a black-tooth or blackened-blade finish — adds a visual and possibly surface-hardness variant to the cutting range. The Dual Rotation Swivel Thumb Scissors is a swivel-thumb build for stylists managing wrist and thumb fatigue. The Blurry Blender Thinning Scissors completes the range. Pricing on all five models is being researched; the authoritative source is the retailer carrying Akitz for the relevant market.
See Also
Akitz at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Accessories
- Based in
- South Korea
- Catalogue
- 5 models listed
- Established
- 1996
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Akitz works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
How Akitz Compares
| Brand | Akitz | Akiko | JP Plan | Aichi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Typical price | Mid-range | Mid-range | Mid-range | US$280–US$290 |
| Steel | Hitachi 440C | Hitachi 440C | Hitachi 440C, ATS314 | 440C Stainless Steel |
| Blade types | — | — | — | Convex |
| Handles | — | Offset | — | Offset, Even |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning | — | — | — |
| Founded | 1996 | — | 1996 | 2015 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Akitz is a South Korea-based brand founded in 1996, made by its parent company A-Tech in Incheon. Some lines also carry the Suntachi name.
Akitz works mainly in 440C stainless, which the brand finishes to around 59.5 HRC for edge retention.
Mid-range for professional hair scissors is where most Akitz models sit.
The range covers cutting scissors, thinning and texturising shears, plus accessories. The brand leans toward blunt cutting, slide cutting, and point cutting work.
Yes. Akitz offers left-handed models, including dedicated lefty cutting and thinning shears, alongside its standard right-handed range.
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