Auro
Shear World International
Who it suits
Auro is a Japanese cobalt alloy scissor brand by Shear World International in New York, offering cutting, barbering, and thinning shears from $424 to $499.
Price position
$424–499 · tier 4 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 6 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 1 documented
Every Auro shear is Japanese-made from cobalt alloy and sold through one retailer, Shear World International in New York. The six models run from $424 to $499 at guide prices and 5.0 to 7.5 inches, four cutters and two thinners, with offset, straight, and crane handles across the range. Shear World says equivalent shears sell for roughly twice as much on the Japanese domestic market.
Brand Overview
- Materials: All models are marketed as using cobalt alloy steel with computer-aided design and precision grinding.
- Design: Multiple handle geometries (offset, straight, crane) provide ergonomic choice for stylists and barbers.
- Positioning: Shear World promotes Auro as a value-driven import, claiming that equivalent shears cost roughly twice as much in the Japanese domestic market.
- Price Range: Approximately US $424 to $499, positioning Auro in the mid-to-high professional tier.
Product Range
Auro offers a concise but versatile lineup:
- Cutting shears: M1 (offset), M2 (straight), and MC (crane).
- Barbering shear: 7.5″ offset model with long blades.
- Thinning/texturizing shears: multiple tooth counts (20, 30, 40) and a bi-level 30-tooth option.
Availability & Support
- Distributed solely via Shear World (shearworld.com).
- Ships nationwide from New York, with most orders dispatched within two business days.
- Customer service available by phone and email for professional stylists.
The Auro name is trademarked in the United States, and Shear World’s product listings at shearworld.com are the place to check current specifications for each model. The retailer positions Auro as a practical, workhorse option for stylists who want Japanese-made shears with US-based stock and support.
See Also
Product range overview
Six Auro models carry guide prices from $424 to $499, covering cutting and thinning in the upper-mid professional tier. The range uses Japanese stainless and cobalt-added steels with precision edge grinding.
Where to Buy
Auro at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Barbering Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 6 models listed
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Auro works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Retailers stocking Auro
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Auro.
- SHEAR WORLD Online store — USA · ships to USA
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
How Auro compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Auro scissors?
Auro is a professional shear line sold exclusively by Shear World International, a salon-tool retailer based in New York.
What steel do Auro scissors use?
Every Auro model is built from cobalt alloy, paired with computer-aided design.
How much do Auro scissors cost?
The M-series cutters open the Auro range at $424, the thinning models follow at $449, and the 7.5 inch barbering shear tops it at $499. Across the 6 models, guide prices stay between $424 and $499.
What kinds of scissors does Auro make?
The lineup covers cutting shears, barbering shears, and thinning shears, including thinners in 20, 30, and 40 tooth counts plus a bi-level 30-tooth option.
What sizes do Auro scissors come in?
The M1, M2, and MC cutting models each come in 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch lengths, the thinners are all 6.0 inch, and the barbering shear runs 7.5 inches, so the catalogue spans 5.0 to 7.5 inches overall.
What handle styles can I get from Auro?
Auro offers offset, straight, and crane handles, so you can match the grip to how you hold and work.
Where can I buy Auro scissors?
Auro is sold directly through Shear World at shearworld.com, which ships from New York and handles support for the line.
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