BONIKA
Scissor Mechanic LLC
About BONIKA
In brief
Bonika is a family-run USA shear brand from Georgia, specializing in ergonomic swivel thumb scissors with 440C steel and professional sharpening education.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Swivel Shears 5.0–7.0 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
US$98–960Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
3 retailers- Bonika Shears (opens in a new tab) Official
- Dynamic SHARPENING LLC (opens in a new tab)
- SalonCentric (opens in a new tab)
Buying routes
Where to buy BONIKA
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
US & Canada 3 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The BONIKA range
10 models · 5.0–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 9 models US$98–960Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Bonika Grace Cutting Scissors US$320
- Bonika Innovation Cutting Scissors US$498
- Bonika Jazzy Cutting Scissors US$98
6 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Swivel Shears 1 model US$198Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Pictured models
All 10 BONIKA model names
- Bonika Grace Cutting Scissors
- Bonika Innovation Cutting Scissors
- Bonika Jazzy Cutting Scissors
- Bonika Ocean VG10 Cutting Scissors
- Bonika Poison Ivy Cutting Scissors
- Bonika Raven Cutting Scissors
- Bonika Rose Cutting Scissors
- Bonika Shoto Japanese Damascus Scissors
- Bonika Silk Twisters Swivel Thumb Scissors
- Bonika Silver Fox Cutting Scissors
Founded in 1988 by Bonnie Megowan and run from Loganville, Georgia as Scissor Mechanic LLC, Bonika couples shear making with sharpener training; the family company sells ergonomic 440C shears and teaches scissor sharpening through its own classes. Its 10 models span US$98 to US$960 at guide prices and 5.0 to 7.0 inches in size; the swivel-thumb pairs are the signature.
Overview
Bonika Shears is a family run company based in Loganville, Georgia, where the Scissor Mechanic, LLC team handles day to day operations.[Bonika About] The brand focuses on professional cutting and thinning shears with an emphasis on ergonomic design, including swivel thumb models.
Product Range
Bonika’s catalog includes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and swivel shears. The brand uses convex blade edges and 440C stainless steel across its product lines. Signature collections include the Jazzy, Rose, Raven, Poison Ivy, and Silk Swivel Twister lines, which are forged from high carbon 440C Tappan steel with deep hollow grinds.[Silk Swivel Twister]
Each shear ships with insert rings and a six pocket case, so stylists get a ready to use kit out of the box.[Silk Swivel Twister] The brand’s specialties center on ergonomic design and sharpening education.
Education and Service
Beyond selling shears, Bonika runs sharpening classes, wholesale programs, and on site support for stylists and independent sharpeners building a service business.[Bonika Shears Official Brand] Flagship models come with published maintenance notes, a lifetime warranty, a one year accidental damage guarantee, and a 30 day satisfaction promise.[Silk Swivel Twister]
Availability
Bonika shears are sold through the brand’s own website at bonika.com, as well as through SalonCentric and Dynamic Sharpening LLC. That combination of direct sales and distributor partnerships gives stylists multiple purchasing options.
Specifications & Availability
Bonika was established in 1988. The brand’s focus on swivel thumb ergonomics and its sharpening education program defines its place in the mid range shear market. For current specifications and pricing, see Bonika’s official site or authorized retailers. If you have firsthand experience with Bonika shears, feel free to reach out through our contact page.
See Also
How BONIKA compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | BONIKABONIKA | ABOVEABOVE | BLACKSMITH BLADESBLACKSMITH BLADES | BokhariBokhari |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$98–960Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$175–895Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | 440C stainless steel | Cobalt steel | VG10, 440C, 9CR, 6CR | 440C Japanese stainless steel, Cobalt VG1-VG10 stainless steel |
| Edge type | Convex | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | 5 models | 3 models |
| Specialties | Ergonomic design, Sharpening education | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet c… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Slide cut, Advanced styling, Blending, Texturizing, Wet c… |
| Founded | 1988 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Bonika shears?
Bonika is a USA-based brand founded in 1988 by Bonnie Megowan and based in Loganville, Georgia. It is family-run and operates as Scissor Mechanic LLC.
What is Bonika best known for?
Bonika is known for ergonomic shears, especially its swivel-thumb models, which Bonika says are designed to ease wrist strain, and for running its own scissor-sharpening training program.
What steel do Bonika scissors use?
Bonika builds its blades from 440C stainless steel. You can read the metallurgy on our 440C guide.
Are Bonika shears available for left-handed stylists?
Yes. Several Bonika models, including the Poison Ivy, Rose, and Raven, are offered in dedicated left-handed builds.
How much do Bonika scissors cost?
The Damascus-bladed Shoto sets the top of Bonika’s range at US$960, while guide prices for the other models reach down to US$98. Most of the 10 pairs sit in the lower half of that spread.
What types of scissors does Bonika make?
Bonika makes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and swivel shears, with signature lines such as Jazzy, Rose, Raven, and the Silk Swivel Twister.
What sizes do Bonika shears come in?
Bonika models span 5.0 inch to 7.0 inch sizes. Shorter pairs cover detail and precision work, while lines like the Raven and Rose run up to 7.0 inch for over-comb cutting.
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