K5 International
K5 INTERNATIONAL
Who it suits
K5 International is an Australian scissor brand from Victoria, offering professional stainless steel shears with custom ordering and eco-friendly packaging.
Price position
$60–70 · tier 1 of 5
Profile completeness
6/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 5 catalogued
- Product types
- 3 documented
Four of K5 International’s five catalogued hairdressing shears share a single $60 guide price; the Royal Class, at $70, is the only step up. The Australian company, based in Wollert, Victoria, offers lengths from 5.5 to 7.0 inches across its catalogue. Beyond the shelf models, K5 takes custom orders and supplies barber and hairdressing capes.
Overview
K5 International is an Australian based company headquartered in Wollert, Victoria. The brand manufactures and supplies barber scissors, hairdressing scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, barber capes, and hairdressing capes.
Product Range
K5 International’s product line covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed models. Their specialty list is broad: blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, volume control, texture control, texturizing, light and thin hair cutting, thick and heavy hair cutting, and smooth cutting. The brand also manufactures scissors for home use in addition to professional tools.
K5 International’s scissors are stainless steel with rust-resistant construction. The brand emphasizes ergonomic handle design, rounded edges for safety, and eco friendly packaging that protects products during shipping.
Distribution
K5 International sells through its official website (k5international.com.au) and through Scissor City in New Zealand. For American stylists, direct purchasing would involve ordering from Australia.
Manufacturing
K5 states that production is supervised by professionals and that products undergo multiple quality tests before release. The company also offers custom work, noting that they manufacture according to customer instructions on size, structure, and packaging. That custom capability may interest salons looking to standardize their kit around specific specifications.
Specifications & Availability
For current specifications (steel grades, hardness ratings, and heat treatment), see K5 International’s official site or authorised retailers.
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Buying context
K5 International is a professional scissor brand reaching the market through specialist retail channels. For current model specifications, pricing, and availability, the authoritative source is the retailer carrying K5 International for the relevant market. ScissorPedia will expand this entry as confirmed product data becomes available.
Where to Buy
K5 International at a glance
- Budget
- Budget under $100
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Australia
- Catalogue
- 5 models listed
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking K5 International
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying K5 International.
- Scissor City Online store — New Zealand
The range, at a glance
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How K5 International compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is K5 International based?
K5 International is an Australian brand based in Victoria, supplying hairdressing scissors, thinning shears, and left-handed models along with capes and other salon kit.
How much do K5 International scissors cost?
K5 International shears are budget priced: 4 of the 5 catalogued models carry a $60 guide price, and the Royal Class tops the range at $70. That puts the whole catalogue within reach of students building a first kit.
What sizes does K5 International offer?
Catalogued K5 models run 5.5 to 7.0 inches: the Silver and Golden lines come in 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch, the Curved model in 6.0 inch, the Classic Silver Chrome in 6.5 inch, and the Royal Class in 6.5 and 7.0 inch.
What steel do K5 International scissors use?
K5 International lists its blades as stainless steel with a convex edge across much of the range. For current steel specifications, see the official site at k5international.com.au.
Does K5 International make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Left-handed models are part of the standard catalogue alongside the cutting and thinning ranges.
What does K5 International offer beyond off-the-shelf scissors?
Alongside its catalogue, K5 International offers custom ordering and ships in eco-friendly packaging.
Where can I buy K5 International scissors?
You can order direct from the official site at k5international.com.au, and they are also stocked through Scissor City in New Zealand.
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