Apsun
APSUN Corporation
About Apsun
In brief
Apsun is a South Korean brand of professional hair shears in Japanese stainless steel, carried in the US by Scissor Warrior.
Cutting Scissors 5.5–7.0 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
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Where to buy Apsun
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
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Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
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The Apsun range
2 models · 5.5–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 2 models Price not documented
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. MICHIKO is sold in the US by JP Plan, LLC (Scissor Warrior) of Gainesville, Florida.
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 behavior.
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 catalog and current pricing, the authoritative source is the SCISSOR WARRIOR storefront, a Gainesville, Florida specialty retailer carrying factory-direct Japanese and Asian professional shears.
Sources
Product range
The two Apsun cutting models are the Alpha 5.5 and the JTY 7. The Alpha is a 5.5-inch scissor for salon cutting, while the JTY is a 7.0-inch scissor 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 catalog.
See Also
How Apsun compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | ApsunApsun | AichiAichi | AikyoAikyo | AkikoAkiko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Typical price | Price not documented | US$280–290Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$345–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price not documented |
| Steel | 440C, ATS-314 | 440C Stainless Steel | V10 Cobalt, ATS-314 Cobalt Steel, Japanese Stainless Steel | Hitachi 440C |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | Offset |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 4 models | 1 models | — |
| Specialties | — | — | — | — |
| Founded | 1996 | 2015 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
4 answers you can open one at a timeWhere 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?
How much do Apsun scissors cost?
No Apsun price is documented here yet. 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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