Excellent Edges
Excellent Edges
About Excellent Edges
In brief
Excellent Edges is an Australian maker of technique-specific professional hair shears, working Japanese steel in Victoria since 1988.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors · Accessories 5.5–6.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$150–400Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Buying routes
Where to buy Excellent Edges
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Australia 1 retailer
UK & Ireland 1 retailer
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The Excellent Edges range
4 models · 5.5–6.0 in
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$150Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Cutting Scissors 3 models US$150–400Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Every Excellent Edges pair is hand-finished in Australia. Founded in 1988 in Ringwood, Victoria, the company sources its steel from Japan and aims most models at a specific technique rather than all-round work. The four models, three cutters and one thinner in 5.5 and 6.0 inch lengths, carry guide prices of US$150 to US$400, with a left-handed version of the King cutter in the lineup.
About Excellent Edges
Excellent Edges is an Australian scissor company that has been in operation since 1988, making it one of the longest running companies in Australia focused exclusively on professional hairdressing scissors. The company is headquartered in Ringwood, Victoria, and sources all steel materials from Japan.
According to Excellent Edges, every scissor (including their Japanese brand imports) goes through their own workshop procedures before reaching the customer. The company’s motto is “Scissors for the Serious.”
Product Range
Excellent Edges produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, and accessories. Their scissor specialties include blunt cut, texturizing, texture control, point cut, chipping, wet cutting, and dry cutting.
The company takes a technique specific approach to their lineup. Rather than offering one scissor that tries to do everything, most of their models are designed for particular cutting styles. They do also carry some all rounder options for stylists who prefer a single pair.
Beyond scissors, Excellent Edges stocks a range of accessories including combs, brushes, clips, pouches, cases, and mannequin heads.
Warranty and Returns
Excellent Edges offers a 30 day exchange policy on purchases, no questions asked. They also provide a lifetime warranty on manufacturing defects. If a fault is found, the company states that the product will be replaced or repaired.
Heritage
Founded in 1988, Excellent Edges has over three decades in the professional scissor business. The company describes itself as the longest standing Australian company devoted solely to producing scissors for hairdressers, with a consistent focus on that one product category across its history.
Market Positioning
Excellent Edges sits in the entry-level price tier. For American stylists, the brand is available through Spencer Scissors in the UK and through the Excellent Edges website directly. The Australian base and Japanese sourced steel give the brand a distinct identity in a market often dominated by Japanese and German manufacturers.
Sources
- Excellent Edges official website: excellentedges.com
- Spencer Scissors retailer listing
See Also
How Excellent Edges compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | Excellent EdgesExcellent Edges | exclusive shearsexclusive shears | First EdgesFirst Edges | Global ScissorsGlobal Scissors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Typical price | US$150–400Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$195–1,039Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$40–50Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$65–387Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level |
| Steel | Japanese steel | Japanese VG-1, 440C, Damascus, ATS-314, Japanese molybdenum steel | 440B | 9Cr13 Cobalt, 440C, VG-10 |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | 2 models |
| Thinning | 1 models | — | 1 models | 7 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Texturizing, Texture control, Point cut, Chipp… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Chipping, Blending, Slic… |
| Founded | 1988 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Excellent Edges an Australian brand?
Yes. Excellent Edges is an Australia-based brand, founded in 1988 and based in Ringwood, Victoria. It sources its steel from Japan and hand-finishes every pair in Australia.
How much do Excellent Edges scissors cost?
Guide prices for Excellent Edges run from US$150 to US$400 a pair; across the four models, that spread reaches from first-kit budgets through to established pros.
What kinds of scissors does Excellent Edges make?
The range covers cutting scissors, thinning and texturizing scissors, and accessories such as combs, cases, and pouches. Most models are built for a specific technique rather than as a single do-everything pair.
Does Excellent Edges make left-handed scissors?
Yes, and the King cutting scissor comes in a dedicated left-handed version within the lineup.
What is Excellent Edges known for?
A technique-specific approach. The lineup is built around particular cutting styles, with specialties spanning blunt cutting, point cutting, chipping, texturizing, and both wet and dry work.
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