HANABI
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About HANABI
In brief
Hanabi is a South Korean hair shear brand using VG-10 Cobalt steel, featuring RED and BLUE product lines with 35+ models. Sold via Shear Story.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors
Profile updated Apr 2026
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Where to buy HANABI
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The HANABI range
7 models
Cutting Scissors 6 models Price not documented
3 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Thinning Scissors 1 model Price not documented
Pictured models
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All 7 HANABI model names
Hanabi sorts its shear catalogue into two colour-named lines, RED with over 20 sub-models and BLUE with 15 or more. The South Korean brand (the name means fireworks in Japanese) makes its blades in VG-10 Cobalt steel from Japan’s Takefu Special Steel, and sells through Shear Story, which also handles service and support.
Overview
Hanabi is a South Korean professional hair shear brand. The name “hanabi” (花火) means “fireworks” in Japanese. The brand uses VG-10 Cobalt steel, a high-carbon stainless steel alloy from Japan’s Takefu Special Steel known for its hardness and edge retention.
Product Range
Hanabi organizes its catalog into two distinct product lines:
- Hanabi RED - The larger line with 20+ sub-models including MIGHTY, FALCON, SWAN, FORTE, PELICAN, and others
- Hanabi BLUE - A complementary line with 15+ sub-models including BMK, HORN, HBK, PJC, and others
The combined catalog of 35+ models makes Hanabi one of the more extensive Korean shear brands in terms of product breadth.
Distribution
Hanabi is sold through Shear Story (shearstory.com), Korean retailer 70007.co.kr, and online international sales channels.
Sources
Product range
Six HANABI models cover cutting and thinning. The cutting range includes the VS, FORTE, HORN, and K43 Dry Cutting models. The thinning range includes the Y73 27M, a 27-tooth blending shear. For current specifications and prices, consult the retailer carrying HANABI in your market.
Buying context
HANABI is a South Korean professional scissor brand. Its range includes four cutting models and a dedicated thinning shear.
See Also
How HANABI compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | HANABIHANABI | AichiAichi | AikyoAikyo | AkikoAkiko |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Typical price | Price not documented | US$280–290Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$345–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price not documented |
| Steel | VG-10 Cobalt | 440C Stainless Steel | V10 Cobalt, ATS-314 Cobalt Steel, Japane | Hitachi 440C |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | Offset |
| Left-handed | 1 models | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 4 models | 1 models | — |
| Specialties | — | — | — | — |
| Founded | — | 2015 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeIs HANABI a Korean scissor brand?
Yes. HANABI is a professional hair-shear brand made in South Korea, distributed and serviced through Shear Story.
What steel do HANABI scissors use?
HANABI builds its blades from VG-10 Cobalt, a cobalt alloy steel valued for its hardness and edge retention.
How much do HANABI scissors cost?
A professional HANABI pair runs mid-range, roughly 200 to 400 US dollars.
What does HANABI make?
HANABI offers cutting scissors and thinning scissors across an extensive lineup of series and models.
Are left-handed HANABI scissors available?
Yes. HANABI includes a dedicated left-handed model in its range alongside its standard right-handed shears.
Where can I buy HANABI scissors?
HANABI is sold through Shear Story, which also handles the brand’s service and support.
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