Dark Stag
- UK
- Est. 2017
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Budget Luxury
Dark Stag is a UK-based brand producing professional scissors and barber tools, distributed through wholesalers in 15 countries worldwide.
Launched in 2017 from Worthing, West Sussex, Dark Stag makes barber-leaning scissors on trade-only terms, selling through professional wholesalers and distributors in 15 countries rather than general retail. Guide prices on its 8 catalogued cutting and thinning models sit between $38 and $165, in 5.5 to 6.0 inch lengths, with...
Launched in 2017 from Worthing, West Sussex, Dark Stag makes barber-leaning scissors on trade-only terms, selling through professional wholesalers and distributors in 15 countries rather than general retail. Guide prices on its 8 catalogued cutting and thinning models sit between $38 and $165, in 5.5 to 6.0 inch lengths, with one left-handed option, plus the ASK YOUR BARBER retail line for barbershops.
Overview
Dark Stag is a UK based brand that produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left handed scissors, along with styling products. According to the brand, their products are available in 15 countries and distributed exclusively through professional wholesalers and distributors.
Product Range
Dark Stag’s scissor specialties cover thinning, texturizing, bulk removal, blunt cutting, slice cutting, point cutting, texturing, combined cut and thinning, and volume control. That specialty list is broad enough to serve both salon stylists and barbers. The brand sits in an entry-level price tier.
Dark Stag also produces a styling product line called “ASK YOUR BARBER,” which is marketed as a range designed specifically for barbershop retail.
Market Focus
Dark Stag positions itself primarily toward the barbering community. The brand’s marketing and distribution strategy focuses on professional only channels, meaning their products are not typically found in consumer retail outlets. Availability runs through professional distributors; in the UK that means Chris & Sons.
Distribution
In the UK market, Dark Stag is carried by Chris & Sons. The brand operates its own website at darkstag.com. International availability spans 15 countries according to the brand, though specific US distribution partners are not listed in ScissorPedia’s current data. Stylists interested in the brand may need to check directly with the company for US sourcing options.
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Where to Buy
Dark Stag at a glance
- Budget
- Entry-level $100–200
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- UK
- Catalogue
- 8 models listed
- Established
- 2017
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Dark Stag
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Dark Stag.
- Chris & Sons — UK
Products
How Dark Stag Compares
| Brand | Dark Stag | Glamtech | Samurai | Infinity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | US$38–US$165 | US$24–US$183 | US$44–US$127 | US$120–US$120 |
| Steel | — | ATS-314, 440C | J420, J440, Hitachi Steel | Stainless steel |
| Blade types | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Thinning, Texturising, Removing bulk, Blunt cut, Slice cutting, Point cutting, Texturing, Cut & Thinning, Volume control | Straight cut, Slice cutting, Blunt cut, Advanced techniques, Feathering, Chopping, Texturising, Weight removal, Bulk removal, Point cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut |
| Founded | 2017 | 2004 | 2006 | — |
| Known for | Barbering tools and styling products, sold pro-only across 15 countries | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Dark Stag is a UK-based brand, launched in 2017 and run from Worthing in West Sussex. It sells through professional wholesalers and distributors across 15 countries.
They lean toward the barbering community. The range covers cutting scissors, thinning shears, and texturising tools, and the brand also runs a barbershop retail line called ASK YOUR BARBER.
Dark Stag’s 8 catalogued models run from $38 for the Buck student pair to $165 for the DS+ Premium at guide prices. That keeps the whole range easy to reach for working barbers and stylists.
Yes. Dark Stag’s range includes a left-handed option alongside its right-handed cutting and thinning scissors.
Dark Stag is a professional-only brand, so it is stocked through trade channels rather than general retail. In the UK it is carried by Chris & Sons, and you can also check darkstag.com directly for sourcing options.
Dark Stag keeps it to two lengths. Cutting models come in 5.5 inch and 6.0 inch options, and all three thinners are 6.0 inch only.
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