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Apsun

APSUN Corporation

South Korea Est. 1996 2 models documented In review

Who it suits

Apsun is a South Korean brand of professional hair shears in Japanese stainless steel, carried in the US by Scissor Warrior.

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Models
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APSUN Corporation has exported beauty shears under three names since 1996: MICHIKO, HANAKO, and Apsun. The South Korean maker describes its Apsun line as handmade from Japanese stainless steel, Hitachi 440C and ATS-314, with the Alpha 5.5 cutter and the 7 inch JTY among the models seen at retail. In the United States, Scissor Warrior carries the line.

About

Apsun is a professional hair shear brand from APSUN Corporation, a South Korean manufacturer of beauty shears that opened in 1996. The company produces functional scissors and exports under three names: MICHIKO, HANAKO, and Apsun.

Steel and construction

Apsun describes its shears as handmade from Japanese stainless steel, specifically Hitachi 440C and ATS-314. Our 440C reference covers the alloy’s hardness and edge-holding behaviour.

Product range

Two models surface at retail: the Alpha 5.5, a 5.5-inch cutting shear, and the JTY 7”, a 7-inch cutter. For the full catalogue and current pricing, the authoritative source is the SCISSOR WARRIOR storefront, a Gainesville, Florida specialty retailer carrying factory-direct Japanese and Asian professional shears.

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Product range

The two Apsun cutting models are the Alpha 5.5 and the JTY 7. The Alpha has a 5.5-inch blade for salon cutting, while the JTY uses a 7.0-inch blade suited to barbershop cutting, clipper-over-comb, and bulk work. For current specifications and prices, consult the retailer carrying Apsun in your market.

Who it suits

The two-model range covers both salon and barbershop size requirements. Stylists who need a shorter professional shear and barbers who prefer a longer blade can each find their preferred length in the Apsun catalogue.

Where to Buy

SCISSOR WARRIOR →

See Also

Best Apsun scissors →

Apsun at a glance

Budget
Mid-range $200–400
Makes
Cutting Scissors
Based in
South Korea
Catalogue
2 models listed
Established
1996

Product Types

Cutting Scissors

Materials & Construction

The steel, edges, and handle styles Apsun works in:

Where to Buy

Authorized Retailers

SCISSOR WARRIOR

Online Retailer

Retailers stocking Apsun

ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Apsun.

The range, at a glance

Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.

How Apsun compares

Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.

Quick clarifications

Frequently Asked Questions

4 answers you can open one at a time
Where are Apsun scissors from?

Apsun is a South Korean shear maker, part of APSUN Corporation, which has produced professional beauty shears since 1996. The same company also exports under the MICHIKO and HANAKO names.

What steel does Apsun use in its shears?

Apsun builds its blades from 440C and ATS-314 stainless. Both reference pages cover how each alloy holds an edge.

How much do Apsun scissors cost?

Apsun lands in the professional mid-range. The Scissor Warrior storefront lists current prices for models such as the Alpha 5.5.

What kind of scissors does Apsun make?

Apsun focuses on cutting shears for professional hairdressing. Two models you will see at retail are the Alpha 5.5, a 5.5-inch cutter, and the JTY 7, a 7-inch shear.

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Last updated: April 12, 2026 · by

Quick Facts

Country
South Korea
Founded
1996
Parent
APSUN Corporation
Price Level
Mid-range
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Products Listed
2 models
Product Types
1 types
Retailers
1 online
Status
In Review
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