Dark Stag
Dark Stag
About Dark Stag
In brief
Dark Stag is a UK-based brand producing professional scissors and barber tools, distributed through wholesalers in 15 countries worldwide.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.5–6.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$38–165Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy Dark Stag
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UK & Ireland 1 retailer
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Catalog map
The Dark Stag range
8 models · 5.5–6.0 in
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$38–165Price band Under US$100 · Budget
- Dark Stag Buck Student Scissors US$38
- Dark Stag DS+ Premium US$165
- Dark Stag DS1 US$76
1 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 3 models US$76–165Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Dark Stag DS+ Thinner US$165
- Dark Stag DS1 Thinner US$76
- Dark Stag DSO Thinner US$102
Left-Handed Scissors 1 model US$102Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Dark Stag Lefty US$102
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All 8 Dark Stag model names
Launched in 2017 in Worthing, West Sussex, Dark Stag sells barber-focused scissors through professional wholesalers and distributors in 15 countries. The eight cutting and thinning models run from 5.5 to 6.0 inches at guide prices from US$38 to US$165, with one left-handed option. The ASK YOUR BARBER line serves 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 focuses on the barbering community and sells through professional distributors. Chris & Sons carries the line in the UK.
Distribution
In the UK, Dark Stag is carried by Chris & Sons and also sells through darkstag.com. According to the brand, international availability spans 15 countries. US buyers can check current ordering and delivery options directly with the company.
See Also
How Dark Stag compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | Dark StagDark Stag | AkitoAkito | DMIDMI | GlamtechGlamtech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | US$38–165Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$180–495Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$78–98Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$16–304Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | — | VG10, 440C, Cobalt, ATS-314 | Japanese steel | ATS-314, 440C |
| Edge type | — | — | Convex | — |
| Handles | — | — | Offset Crane | — |
| Left-handed | 1 models | — | — | 1 models |
| Thinning | 3 models | 1 models | 2 models | 1 models |
| Specialties | Thinning, Texturizing, Removing bulk, Blunt cut, Slice cu… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Student/entry-level | Straight cut, Slice cutting, Blunt cut, Advanced techniqu… |
| Founded | 2017 | 2016 | — | 2004 |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Dark Stag based?
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.
Who are Dark Stag scissors aimed at?
They lean toward the barbering community. The range covers cutting scissors, thinning shears, and texturizing tools, and the brand also runs a barbershop retail line called ASK YOUR BARBER.
How much do Dark Stag scissors cost?
Dark Stag’s 8 models run from US$38 for the Buck student pair to US$165 for the DS+ Premium at guide prices. That keeps the whole range easy to reach for working barbers and stylists.
Does Dark Stag make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Dark Stag’s range includes a left-handed option alongside its right-handed cutting and thinning scissors.
Where can I buy Dark Stag 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.
What sizes do Dark Stag scissors come in?
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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