bmac
株式会社マック
Who it suits
bmac is a Japanese scissor brand manufactured in Niigata, Japan, with patented contact point mechanisms and Super Gold 2 powder metal steel.
Price position
$390–3200 · tier 5 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 29 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 2 documented
bmac specialises in pivot feel, building its contact-point mechanisms in Spinning, Silky, and Flat designs to tune how the blades move. Mac Co., Ltd. makes the shears in Niigata, Japan from VG-10 and Super Gold II, and the 29 catalogued models carry guide prices from $390 to $3,200.
Overview
bmac is a Japanese scissors brand. The parent company is Kabushiki Kaisha Mac (株式会社マック), and the brand maintains a US office in Oak Brook, Illinois. According to bmac, the company’s chairman Shigeru Fujita oversees the design process with a focus on ergonomics, cutting speed, and durability.
bmac scissors are manufactured in Niigata, Japan, a region known for its precision toolmaking history. The brand offers a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship, plus one free sharpening and service within the first year of ownership.
Product Range
bmac produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand lists specialties including blunt cutting, slide cutting, dry cutting, texturizing, blending, and creative cutting.
A notable feature of bmac scissors is the contact point mechanism. The brand offers three types: the Spinning Contact Point Mechanism (Japanese Utility Model Registration No. 3120056), the Silky Contact Point Mechanism (Japanese Patent No. 4099416), and the standard Flat Contact Point Mechanism. According to bmac, the Spinning mechanism uses a disk-shaped contact point with a flanged ball bearing. The Silky mechanism uses resin packing between the blades to reduce metal friction and seal out hair debris.
bmac also promotes its proprietary “Super Gold 2” steel. According to the brand, this material is produced using powder metallurgy, which atomizes molten steel into fine grains for more uniform distribution in the base material.
Distribution
bmac scissors are available through the brand’s own online store and several third-party retailers including Begley Schmit, Kittemi, and Refun. The US office is located in Oak Brook, Illinois. Pricing spans the premium and luxury bands, with models ranging from around $390 to over $3,000.
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Where to Buy
bmac at a glance
- Budget
- Luxury $800+
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 29 models listed
- Established
- 2002
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles bmac works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking bmac
ScissorPedia catalogues 3 retailers carrying bmac.
- Kittemi Online store — Japan
- Refun Online store — Japan
- Begley Schmit 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
Show 17 more bmac model names
- bmac Go Slow Cutting Scissors
- bmac GT-2031 Ratio 20 Thinning Scissors
- bmac GT-3027-S Ratio 30 Thinning Scissors
- bmac KC-60 Dry Cut Cutting Scissors
- bmac Leggera Cutting Scissors
- bmac Love 25 Texturizer Thinning Scissors
- bmac Love Cutting Scissors
- bmac Raijin Cutting Scissors
- bmac Ratio 23 Texturizing Scissors
- bmac Ratio 27 Thinning Scissors
- bmac Ratio 47 Texturizing Scissors
- bmac Ratio 70 Texturizing Scissors
- bmac SC-56 DS Cutting Scissors
- bmac SC-61 DS Cutting Scissors
- bmac Shinkansen Cutting Scissors
- bmac Spada-H Cutting Scissors
- bmac Stiletto Cutting Scissors
How bmac 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 timeIs bmac a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. bmac shears are made in Niigata, Japan by Mac Co., Ltd. (株式会社マック), with a US office in Oak Brook, Illinois.
What steel do bmac scissors use?
bmac uses VG-10 across its core lines and a powder-metal Super Gold II on its higher series.
How much do bmac scissors cost?
Guide prices on the 29 catalogued bmac models run from $390 to $3,200 across the VG-10 and Super Gold II lines.
What sizes do bmac scissors come in?
Lengths in the catalogue go from 5.0 to 7.0 inches, and two true left-handed builds are in the mix.
What types of scissors does bmac make?
Cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed models make up the range, suited to blunt, slide, and dry cutting as well as texturizing and blending.
What is bmac known for?
bmac is known for its contact point pivot mechanisms, which it offers as Spinning, Silky, and Flat designs to tune the feel and smoothness of the blades.
Where can I buy bmac scissors?
You can buy bmac through its own online shop and a handful of third-party retailers, including Begley Schmit, Kittemi, and Refun.
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