Hepike
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Budget Luxury
Hepike is a professional hair shear brand distributed in the UK by Crewe Orlando (est. 1978), using Japanese Hitachi 440 steel with a hardness rating of HRC 59.5.
Japanese Hitachi 440 steel, hardened to HRC 59.5, is the constant across Hepike’s 13-model range of cutting and thinning shears. The brand sells through the trade rather than direct: Crewe Orlando, a salon and barber supplier established in 1978, distributes it in the UK, with retail through Direct Hairdressing Scissors....
Japanese Hitachi 440 steel, hardened to HRC 59.5, is the constant across Hepike’s 13-model range of cutting and thinning shears. The brand sells through the trade rather than direct: Crewe Orlando, a salon and barber supplier established in 1978, distributes it in the UK, with retail through Direct Hairdressing Scissors. Sizes run 5.0 to 7.0 inches, in straight and offset handles, with two left-handed models.
Overview
Hepike is a professional hair shear brand distributed in the UK by Crewe Orlando, a salon supply company established in 1978. Hepike shears use Japanese Hitachi 440 steel with a hardness rating of HRC 59.5, a widely respected steel formulation known for durability and edge retention at the premium tier.
Product Range
Hepike offers 13 models spanning cutting and thinning shears in sizes from 5.0” to 7.0”. The flagship model is the Regular AA, a straight-handle cutting shear. The range also includes offset and thinning variants. All models feature razor edge blades, ergonomic form design, tension regulating screws, and removable finger rests. Shears are supplied with a scissor case and presentation box.
Pricing sits in the mid-to-upper range for the UK market, at approximately GBP 168-225+ excluding VAT. Hepike shears are listed as special order items through Crewe Orlando.
Distribution
Hepike is distributed in the UK through Crewe Orlando (creweorlando.co.uk) and carried by Direct Hairdressing Scissors. The brand does not appear to have direct-to-consumer sales or significant distribution outside the United Kingdom.
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Product range overview
Five Hepike models are catalogued at $75–$95. The price range positions Hepike in the entry-to-mid professional tier — five builds covering cutting and thinning at an accessible price point for apprentices, students, and working professionals who want a practical backup tool.
Where to Buy
Hepike at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- Italy
- Catalogue
- 5 models listed
Product Types
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Hepike works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Hepike
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Hepike.
Products
How Hepike Compares
| Brand | Hepike | Leader | TRI | Kiepe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy | Italy | Italy |
| Typical price | Premium | US$275–US$525 | US$115–US$160 | US$80–US$150 |
| Steel | Japanese Hitachi 440 | Stainless steel, 440C, Damascus steel, Cobalt | 440C, 420J2 | Stainless steel |
| Blade types | Razor Edge | Convex | — | — |
| Handles | Straight, Offset | Offset | Offset | — |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Reshaping, Detailing fine textures, Layering, Reducing bulk, Blending, Texturising, Geometric cuts, Precision cuts, Slicing, Trimming, Fades, Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Reshaping, Detailing fine textures, Layering, Reducing bulk, Blending, Texturising |
Verified Sources
- Tertiary Direct Hairdressing Scissors (Wahl) — Handle Types (retailer educational)
Frequently Asked Questions
In the UK, Hepike is distributed by Crewe Orlando, a salon and barber trade supplier established in 1978, and retailed through Direct Hairdressing Scissors. The brand does not sell direct to consumers.
Hepike covers cutting and thinning shears, with both straight and offset handle styles. Sizes run from 5.0 inch up to 7.0 inch.
Hepike shears sit in the premium band, roughly 400 to 800 US dollars, which is typical for trade-supplied professional hairdressing shears.
Yes. The range includes a left-handed cutting model and a left-handed 30-tooth thinning model alongside the right-handed line.
Models carry a razor edge, an ergonomic form, a tension-regulating screw, and a removable finger rest.
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