ICON SHEARS
- USA
- Est. 2011
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Budget Luxury
ICON SHEARS is a Nashville-based brand that owns its own manufacturing facility in Sialkot, with each shear taking 30 days and over 100 steps.
ICON SHEARS owns the factory that builds its scissors. The Nashville brand, founded in 2011, runs its own facility in Sialkot, Pakistan, where it says each 440C shear passes through over 100 handcrafted steps across about 30 days. It also says it prioritizes hiring women at the plant, including in...
ICON SHEARS owns the factory that builds its scissors. The Nashville brand, founded in 2011, runs its own facility in Sialkot, Pakistan, where it says each 440C shear passes through over 100 handcrafted steps across about 30 days. It also says it prioritizes hiring women at the plant, including in management. The two catalogued models are 5.5 and 6.5 inches, each at a $465 guide price.
Overview
ICON SHEARS is a US based brand headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. The company owns its own manufacturing facility in Sialkot, Pakistan. According to the brand, each shear goes through over 100 handcrafted steps and takes about 30 days to complete. Owning the factory allows ICON SHEARS to control its steel sourcing and the full production process.
According to the brand, ICON SHEARS places a priority on creating employment opportunities for women at its Sialkot facility, including in management positions.
Product Range
ICON SHEARS offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, razors, and accessories. The brand lists wet cutting, dry cutting, and combined cut and thinning as its main specialties. The company targets both cosmetology and barber professionals.
According to ICON SHEARS, the brand works closely with instructors, stylists, barbers, and students to gather feedback that informs new product development.
Distribution
ICON SHEARS sells through its official website at iconshears.com. The company is based in Nashville at 1313 Vultee Blvd. Pricing falls in the mid range for professional scissors.
About the brand
ICON SHEARS is a US-based professional hair scissor brand. No specific product models are currently confirmed on the ScissorPedia database, so this entry is kept brief while we gather model and pricing data.
Buying context
For current model specifications, pricing, and availability, the authoritative source is the ICON SHEARS retail channel or the retailer carrying the brand for the relevant market. US professional scissor brands at this positioning typically reach their market through specialist barbershop and salon supply retailers, with a product range that covers standard cutting and thinning configurations for working professionals. ScissorPedia will update this entry as confirmed product data becomes available.
See Also
ICON SHEARS at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors, Razors, Accessories
- Based in
- USA
- Catalogue
- 17 models listed
- Established
- 2011
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
How ICON SHEARS Compares
| Brand | ICON SHEARS | SENSEI | VIA | BLACKSMITH BLADES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$465–US$465 | US$179–US$350 | US$270–US$380 | US$400–US$400 |
| Steel | 440C | Cobalt Alloy, 440C | Cobalt Alloy, VG-10, 440C | VG10, 440C, 9CR, 6CR |
| Blade types | Semi-convex | Convex | Convex | — |
| Handles | Offset, Crane | Crane, Swivel, Offset | Offset | — |
| Specialties | Wet cut, Dry cut, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Blending, Point cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Precision dry cut, Wet cut, Facial trimming, Detailing, Blending, Thinning, Speed cut, Perimeter lines | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control |
| Founded | 2011 | 1980 | 2000 | — |
| Known for | — | Introduced the rotating thumb ring and crane handle; in business since 1980 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. ICON SHEARS is a USA-based brand, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
ICON SHEARS scissors are built from 440C stainless steel, a high-carbon grade chosen for its edge retention and hardness.
The two ICON SHEARS cutting models catalogued here each carry a $465 guide price; the brand’s wider range is priced on its own site at iconshears.com.
Yes, the range includes dedicated left-handed shears alongside the standard right-handed cutting and thinning models.
The line covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and razors, suited to wet cutting, dry cutting, and combined cut and thinning work.
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