ICON SHEARS
- USA
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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.
OverviewICON 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...
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.
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How ICON SHEARS Compares
| Brand | ICON SHEARS | Tara | BLACKSMITH BLADES | Symphony |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Wet cut, Dry cut, Cut & Thinning | Slice cut, Point cut, Dry cut, Wet cut, Classic cut, Detailed cut, Blending, Thinning, Texture control (15-20%), Texture control (28%), Texture control (35%), Horizontal cut, Vertical cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Slither cut, Scissor-over-comb, Point cut, Fine design, Texture control, Volume control, Cut & Thinning, Finishing work |
Frequently Asked Questions
ICON SHEARS scissors are manufactured in USA. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
ICON SHEARS scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with 4420, ABOVE, Arc. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
ICON SHEARS specializes in Wet cut, Dry cut, Cut & Thinning.
