Akkohs
- South Korea
- Est. 1978
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Budget Luxury
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.
Akkohs Korea operates its own ecommerce storefront from Jung-gu, Seoul, handling sales, fulfilment, and customer service for the long-running Akkohs scissors line.[1] The site lists domestic business registrations, direct contact numbers, and a single-owner structure, underscoring that the brand manages everything from product presentation to after-sales logistics in-house.[1]The catalogue mixes...
Akkohs Korea operates its own ecommerce storefront from Jung-gu, Seoul, handling sales, fulfilment, and customer service for the long-running Akkohs scissors line.[1] The site lists domestic business registrations, direct contact numbers, and a single-owner structure, underscoring that the brand manages everything from product presentation to after-sales logistics in-house.[1]
The catalogue mixes Japanese-made blades with Korean distribution. 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 for Japanese steel imports.[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]
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Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Akkohs
ScissorPedia catalogues 3 retailers carrying Akkohs.
- SCISSOR Dude — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR WORLD — USA · ships to USA
- Stay SHARP — USA · ships to USA, Worldwide (free US shipping over $199)
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How Akkohs Compares
| Brand | Akkohs | Mirage | Scissors Hospital | Debut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Price Tier | Premium | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | Cobalt Alloy, Super Gold II | — | — | Hitachi V-10 Cobalt |
| Handles | Offset, Even | — | — | — |
| Specialties | — | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(25~35%), Texture control(15~45%), Cut & Thinning | — |
| Founded | 1978 | — | 1972 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Akkohs scissors are manufactured in South Korea by Akkohs Korea, established in 1978 in Jung-gu.
Akkohs uses Cobalt Alloy, Super Gold II in their scissor lines. See our [Cobalt Alloy reference](/reference/steel-types/cobalt-alloy/) for technical details.
Akkohs scissors are in the premium price tier ($350–$700). At this investment level, expect Cobalt Alloy steel with extended edge retention and precision manufacturing.
Akkohs offers Offset, Even handle designs.
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.
