Cerena
Cerena GmbH
Who it suits
Cerena is a family-owned German shear manufacturer from Solingen, using hot-forged steel with 120 hand-finishing steps. Exports to 30+ countries since 1999.
Price position
$53–418 · tier 2 of 5
Profile completeness
8/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 18 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
- Materials
- 1 documented
Around 80 percent of the work on a Cerena shear is done by hand, according to the Solingen maker, across up to 120 steps from hot-forged blank to finished pair. The Kreitzberg family runs the firm in its second generation, and the 18 models span 4.5 to 7.5 inches at guide prices of $53 to $418.
Overview
Cerena is a family owned shear manufacturer based in Solingen, Germany. The company was founded by Fritz-Werner Kreitzberg, who built it into a domestic and international operation before handing it over to his son Arne Kreitzberg in 1999. Arne continues to run Cerena GmbH as a second generation family business.
Manufacturing Process
Cerena manufactures its shears in Solingen using hot-forged steel blanks. According to the company, approximately 80% of production is handwork, with each pair of shears passing through up to 120 individual processing steps. These steps include hardening, grinding, assembly, and hand straightening.
The hot forging process produces a steel that Cerena describes as both hard and flexible. This combination is important for hairdressing shears, where the blade needs to hold an edge but also absorb the repeated stress of daily cutting without becoming brittle.
Distribution
Cerena exports to more than 30 countries, according to the company. Their product range includes cutting shears, thinning shears, and left-handed models with ergonomic handle designs.
Solingen Heritage
Like several other shear manufacturers in the region, Cerena benefits from the Solingen designation. Solingen has been a center for blade manufacturing for centuries, and the name carries legal protections in Germany similar to a geographic indication. Products labeled “Made in Solingen” must meet specific criteria regarding where and how they are produced. Cerena’s continued local manufacturing, with trained employees performing the majority of work by hand, maintains that connection to the city’s cutlery tradition.
Product Range
Cerena’s shears cover blunt, slice, point, contour, and precision cutting, along with texturizing. The company also produces models for soft transitions, blending, and freeform work. Its left-handed models use ergonomic handles designed to reduce strain during extended use.
Family Business Model
As a second generation family operation, Cerena keeps a hands on management style that holds decision making close to the production floor. According to the company, Arne Kreitzberg is directly involved in quality oversight. This independent, family-run structure is characteristic of Solingen’s specialist makers and reflects the city’s demanding production standards.
Sources
- Cerena GmbH official website: cerena.de
- Solingen geographic designation standards
See Also
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Cerena at a glance
- Budget
- Entry-level $100–200
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Germany
- Catalogue
- 18 models listed
- Established
- 1999
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Cerena works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Cerena
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Cerena.
- Chris & Sons Online store — UK
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
How Cerena 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 Cerena a German scissor brand?
Yes. Cerena is a family-run maker based in Solingen, Germany, and its shears are made there. The firm is in its second generation under Arne Kreitzberg, who took over from his father Fritz-Werner Kreitzberg in 1999.
How are Cerena scissors made?
Each pair is forged from hot-forged steel and finished largely by hand in Solingen. Cerena says roughly 80 percent of the work is done by hand, with a pair passing through up to 120 individual steps such as hardening, grinding, assembly, and straightening.
How much do Cerena scissors cost?
Cerena guide prices start at $53 and reach $418 across the 18 models, so the same Solingen-made line holds entry pairs and step-up models.
What sizes do Cerena scissors come in?
Cerena models run from 4.5 to 7.5 inches, so the range takes in short precision pairs, standard salon lengths, and long shears for over-comb work.
Does Cerena make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Cerena makes left-handed models alongside the cutting and thinning shears, with ergonomic handles designed to reduce strain over a long day.
What cutting styles are Cerena scissors built for?
The range covers blunt, slice, point, and contour cutting along with precision and texturizing work, plus models aimed at soft transitions and creative styling.
Where can I buy Cerena scissors?
Cerena exports to more than 30 countries and runs its own catalogue at cerena.de. In the UK its shears are stocked by Chris and Sons.
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