Akkohs
Akkohs Korea
Who it suits
Akkohs is a South Korean premium shear brand founded in 1978, offering cobalt alloy and Super Gold II scissors from Seoul with titanium-coated options.
Price position
$195–585 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 7 catalogued
- Product types
- 4 documented
- Materials
- 2 documented
Cutting, thinning, and curved shears make up the Akkohs range, which the Seoul company, founded in 1978, sells and supports in-house, from product presentation through fulfilment to after-sales service.[1] Blades run cobalt alloy and Super Gold II, with titanium-coated options; the 7 catalogued models span $195 to $585 at guide prices in 5.25 to 6.0 inch lengths, through the official Jung-gu storefront and US retailers.
The catalogue spans entry to premium tiers. Entry YW-S series shears span 5.5, 5.75, and 6.75-inch blunt profiles in cobalt alloy, while the YW-S302 thinning shear clocks in at 30 teeth for controlled debulking.[2][3] Curved offerings, such as the Curve 580, add premium pricing and titanium-finished blades for stylists who specialise in contour work.[2][4] Akkohs also keeps high-end Super Gold II and Miracle II builds in stock for cutters demanding harder alloys and longer edge retention.[2]
- YW-S302 thinning shear: 590,000 KRW, 30-tooth geometry with matching offset handle.[2]
- YW-S550 blunt shear: 550,000 KRW for a 5.5-inch cobalt build sized for everyday line work.[2][3]
- Curve 580 shear: 1,100,000 KRW for a 5.8-inch premium curve with titanium finish and matching finger rest hardware.[2][4]
Price points range from the mid-500,000 KRW band up to 1,450,000 KRW for Super Gold II packages, positioning Akkohs squarely in the premium tier.[2] The official shop accepts courier delivery, lists multiple domestic payment methods, and provides escrow verification, giving Korean salons a direct replacement channel without intermediary mark-ups.[1][2]
Sources
- Akkohs Korea: Company Profile
- Akkohs Korea: Scissor Catalogue
- Akkohs Korea: YW-S550 Product Page
- Akkohs Korea: Curve 580 Product Page
See Also
Where to Buy
Akkohs at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors, Curved Scissors
- Based in
- South Korea
- Catalogue
- 7 models listed
- Established
- 1978
Product Types
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Akkohs works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Akkohs
ScissorPedia catalogues 3 retailers carrying Akkohs.
- SCISSOR Dude Online store — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR WORLD Online store — USA · ships to USA
- Stay SHARP Online store — USA · ships to USA, Worldwide (free US shipping over $199)
Products
How Akkohs compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Akkohs based?
Akkohs is a South Korea-based brand. It runs as Akkohs Korea out of Jung-gu, Seoul, handling sales and service directly.
What types of scissors does Akkohs make?
The range covers cutting shears, thinning and texturising shears, and curved models. Handles come in offset and even styles.
Does Akkohs offer left-handed scissors?
Yes. Akkohs lists left-handed models alongside its standard right-handed range, so left-handed stylists can find a matching pair.
How much do Akkohs scissors cost?
Guide prices for the 7 catalogued Akkohs models start at $195 with the Super X and top out at $585 with the Qubic swivel; the three thinning shears sit in the $245 to $285 band.
What steel does Akkohs use?
Akkohs builds with cobalt alloy. You can read more in our cobalt alloy guide.
What sizes do Akkohs scissors come in?
Catalogued Akkohs models run from 5.25 inch to 6.0 inch. Cutting shears come in 5.5 and 6.0 inch, while the thinners step through 5.25, 5.5, and 6.0 inch, one length each.
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