Ichiro
イチロー
About Ichiro
In brief
Ichiro professional scissor profile: Classic, Slide, Thinning, Apprentice, texturising, barbering, and set options.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Texturizing Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors · Scissor Sets 4.5–7.0 in
Profile updated Aug 2026
Price
US$179–599Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
2 retailersBuying routes
Where to buy Ichiro
Retailers ScissorPedia has catalogued. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
Australia 4 retailers
New Zealand 2 retailers
UK & Ireland 1 retailer
US & Canada 2 retailers
Europe 2 retailers
Japan 2 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalogue map
The Ichiro range
58 models · 4.5–7.0 in
Texturizing Scissors 4 models US$179–200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Ichiro 16T Texturizing Scissors US$200
- Ichiro Kawa Z-Balance Texturising Scissors US$179
- Ichiro Premium Series Taiyo VG10 Texturizing Scissors US$185
1 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Cutting Scissors 20 models US$179–228Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Ichiro Amethyst Hair Cutting Shears US$184
- Ichiro Ash Gold Hair Cutting Scissors US$179
- Ichiro Chomper Wide Hair Cutting Scissors US$179
17 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Scissor Set 23 models US$179–443Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Ichiro Ash Gold Master Scissor Set US$285
- Ichiro Ash Gold Hairdressing Scissor Set US$214
- Ichiro Dragon Professional Scissors Set US$250
20 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Thinning Scissors 10 models US$179–200Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Ichiro Dragon Thinning Scissors US$179
- Ichiro Ergo Apprentice Hair Thinning Scissors US$179
- Ichiro Hana Hair Thinning Scissors US$200
7 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Left-Handed Scissors 1 model US$180Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Pictured models
All 58 Ichiro model names
- Ichiro 16T Texturizing Scissors
- Ichiro Amethyst Hair Cutting Shears
- Ichiro Ash Gold Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Ash Gold Master Scissor Set
- Ichiro Ash Gold Hairdressing Scissor Set
- Ichiro Chomper Wide Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Dragon Professional Scissors Set
- Ichiro Dragon Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro Ergo Apprentice Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Ergo Apprentice Master Set
- Ichiro Ergo Apprentice Hair Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro Ergo Hair Cutting & Thinning Shear Set
- Ichiro Hana Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Hana Hair Cutting & Thinning Scissors Set
- Ichiro Hana Hair Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro K10 Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Kawa Hairdressing Scissor Set
- Ichiro Kawa Z-Balance Swivel Thumb Scissors
- Ichiro Kawa Z-Balance Texturising Scissors
- Ichiro Kids Ergo Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Kids Gem Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Master Series Professional Barber Scissor Set
- Ichiro Matte Black Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Matte Black Master Set
- Ichiro Matte Black Hairdressing Scissor Set
- Ichiro Matte Black Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro Offset 4 Piece Master Scissor Set
- Ichiro Offset Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Offset Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro Pastel Pink Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Pastel Pink Master Set
- Ichiro Pastel Pink Hair Cutting & Texturizing Shear Set
- Ichiro Pink Moon Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Pink Moon Master Set
- Ichiro Pink Moon Hairdressing Scissor Set
- Ichiro Precision Master Professional Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Premium Series Sakura Hair Cutting and Thinning Scissor Set
- Ichiro Premium Series Sakura Hair Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro Premium Series Taiyo VG10 Cutting and Texturizing Scissor Set
- Ichiro Premium Series Taiyo VG10 Texturizing Scissors
- Ichiro Premium Tsuki VG10 Black Cutting & Texturizing Scissor Set
- Ichiro Premium Series Tsuki VG10 Black Texturizing Scissors
- Ichiro Rainbow Master Set
- Ichiro Rainbow Hairdressing Scissor Set
- Ichiro Rainbow Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro Rose Gold Master Set
- Ichiro Rose Gold Sword Professional Scissors Set
- Ichiro Rose Gold Sword Cutting Scissor
- Ichiro Rose Gold Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro Rose Lefty Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Rose Lefty Hairdressing Scissor Set
- Ichiro Rose Lefty Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro Sakura Premium Haircutting Scissors
- Ichiko Short Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Sword Barber Scissors
- Ichiro Texture Master Professional Thinning Scissors
- Ichiro Tokei Offset Hair Cutting Scissors
- Ichiro Tsurugi Barber Scissors
Ichiro covers a wide set of professional needs: first cutters, everyday salon cutting, longer slide work, thinning, barber lengths, texturising, sets, and specialist handle options.
Current published range
The current Scissor Lab range page checked 20 August 2026 names four models:
| Model | Recommended use | Steel and edge | Sizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichiro Classic | Everyday professional cutting | VG-10, convex, offset | 5.5–7.0 inches |
| Ichiro Slide | Slide cutting and point work | Cobalt alloy, convex, offset | 6.0–7.5 inches |
| Ichiro Thinning | Everyday thinning | VG-10, 28-tooth micro-serrated, offset | 5.5–6.5 inches |
| Ichiro Apprentice | First professional cutter | 440C, convex, even/classic | 5.0–6.0 inches |
Regional retailers may show additional Ichiro models and configurations. Current availability varies by market and can be confirmed through the brand or country retailer.
More product examples
Three Ichiro product examples
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
- Premium Taiyo VG10 Set pairs a 5.5-to-7.0-inch convex cutter with a 6.0-inch, 15-tooth texturiser.
- Ichiro 16T Texturizing provides a dedicated wider-tooth texture route, which should be compared through exact tooth geometry, published removal guidance, section, and method.
- Tsurugi Barber gives barbers a longer-blade catalogue example for reach-led comparison.
These examples highlight useful differences in size, tooth geometry, and intended work. Check current availability and specifications for your market.
Choose by the work
- Everyday salon cutter: start with the current Classic, then choose 5.5 to 7.0 inches through hand fit and the reach you actually use.
- Longer slide and point work: compare the current Slide in 6.0 to 7.5 inches and confirm control during a permitted trial.
- Routine thinning: examine the current 28-tooth model’s exact geometry and maker guidance rather than choosing from tooth count alone.
- First kit: the Apprentice provides a specific training route; buy only what the current course or workplace requires.
- A cutter-plus-texturiser set: compare Taiyo when both tools cover separate jobs in your kit.
Range and guide prices
Ichiro’s useful distinction is breadth. Guide prices run from about US$179 to US$599 across training models, practical professional tools, sets, and specialist options. Compare the exact configuration and current country retailer.
Before buying
- Decide whether the missing job is cutting, longer slide work, thinning, texture, or backup coverage.
- Confirm the exact hand, handle, edge, size, tooth geometry, and included pieces.
- Match the selected model to the current brand or regional retailer listing.
- Trial inside the written return conditions and record control, reach, release, and any unwanted movement.
- Verify the responsible seller, complete price, warranty, sharpening, repair, parts, and downtime route.
See Also
How Ichiro compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | IchiroIchiro | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AtaliAtali |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$179–599Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | Price not documented | US$200–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$70–100Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | 440C, VG-10, ATS-314 | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Japanese Stainless Steel |
| Edge type | Convex Edge | — | — | — |
| Handles | Offset, Crane | — | — | Offset, Even |
| Left-handed | 3 models | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 14 models | 1 models | — | 1 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | — |
| Founded | — | 2006 | 1946 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhat is in Ichiro's current published range?
The current Scissor Lab brand page checked 20 August 2026 lists four models: the VG-10 Classic cutter, cobalt-alloy Slide cutter, VG-10 28-tooth Thinning model, and 440C Apprentice cutter. Published sizes span 5.0 to 7.5 inches across those exact models.
Where does Ichiro sit by price?
Ichiro guide prices span practical professional cutters and sets through specialist options. Current pricing depends on the exact model, size, configuration, and country retailer.
Which Ichiro model is aimed at everyday salon work?
The current Classic is listed as a VG-10 convex-edge offset cutter in 5.5 to 7.0 inches. Choose the size through hand fit, reach, control, permitted trial, and the work you perform most often.
Does Ichiro have a longer slide-cutting option?
Yes. The current cobalt-alloy Slide model is listed in 6.0, 6.5, 7.0, and 7.5 inches. Treat the maker’s intended-use wording as a starting point and confirm control in an authorised trial.
Does Ichiro make a training model?
The current Apprentice is a 440C convex-edge even-handle cutter in 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inches. Course requirements, handedness, fit, returns, and local service should decide whether it belongs in a first kit.
Where can I find additional Ichiro models?
Regional retailers may carry models such as Taiyo, the 16T texturiser, Tsurugi, coloured sets, swivel tools, and left-handed options. Check current specifications, availability, warranty, and service with the brand or country retailer.
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