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.
OverviewHepike 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...
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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Retailers stocking Hepike
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How Hepike Compares
| Brand | Hepike | Leader | Kiepe | TRI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy | Italy | Italy |
| Price Tier | Premium | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | Japanese Hitachi 440 | — | — | — |
| Handles | Straight, 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, Reshaping, Detailing fine textures, Layering, Reducing bulk, Blending, Texturising | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Thinning |
Verified Sources
- Tertiary Direct Hairdressing Scissors (Wahl) — Handle Types (retailer educational)
Frequently Asked Questions
Hepike scissors are manufactured in Italy. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
Hepike uses Japanese Hitachi 440 in their scissor lines.
Hepike scissors are in the premium price tier ($350–$700). At this investment level, expect Japanese Hitachi 440 steel with extended edge retention and precision manufacturing.
Hepike offers Straight, Offset handle designs.
Hepike is a professional hair shear brand distributed in the UK by Crewe Orlando (est. 1978), using Japanese Hitachi 440 steel (HRC 59.5) with razor edge blades, ergonomic form design, and removable finger rests.
