KARG
KARG Inc.
About KARG
In brief
KARG is a USA-based scissor brand by Swiss stylist Mike Karg, built around the KARG.DRY.CUT system with operations in New York and Switzerland.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 6.0–6.5 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$420–880Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy KARG
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Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The KARG range
4 models · 6.0–6.5 in
Cutting Scissors 4 models US$420–880Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- KARG CUT Precision 6 Cutting Scissors US$420
- KARG K-Long Couture 6.5 Cutting Scissors US$880
- KARG K-Soft Cut 6.1 Cutting Scissors US$490
1 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Mike Karg founded KARG in New York in 2001 around KARG.DRY.CUT, the dry-cutting system he teaches, so the company sells a haircutting method as much as a shear, with KARG AG running the Swiss side. The four cutting models, all 6.0 or 6.5 inches, sit between US$420 and US$880 at guide prices, built on proprietary Japanese molybdenum and cobalt-molybdenum-vanadium alloys.
Overview
KARG is a USA based scissor brand founded by Mike Karg, a New York born Swiss hairstylist. The company is headquartered at 12 West 37th Street in Manhattan. KARG operates on two continents, with KARG Inc. in New York and KARG AG in Switzerland.
Product Range
KARG offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left handed scissors. Their specialties include blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, texture control, freehand cutting, face framing, graduated cutting, layering, thinning (10 to 15% and 40 to 50%), blending, and separation. The brand sits in a premium price tier. The shear line is built around dry cutting technique, which is central to the KARG.DRY.CUT system that founder Mike Karg developed.
Background
According to the brand, Mike Karg was named a “Rising Star” by the professional beauty press in 1996. He has stated that his career began in Hollywood cutting hair for actors and musicians. The brand reports that Karg worked as a platform artist for Wella USA and later served as Artistic and Creative Consultant for Goldwell USA before launching his own shear line. KARG won the Launchpad Readers Choice Award for Best Shears in both 2019 and 2023.
Education
The KARG.DRY.CUT system is a haircutting methodology that Karg teaches through in salon education and trade show appearances. The brand reports that Karg currently works across eight salons in the US and Switzerland. For stylists interested in dry cutting techniques, the education component is a significant part of the brand’s value proposition.
Distribution
KARG scissors are available through SalonCentric and through the brand’s own site at mikekarg.com.
See Also
How KARG compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | KARGKARG | ABOVEABOVE | ArcArc | BLACKSMITH BLADESBLACKSMITH BLADES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$420–880Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$700–1,590Price band US$800+ · Luxury | US$400Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Japanese proprietary molybdenum alloy, Japanese proprietary cobalt molybdenum vanadium alloy | Cobalt steel | ATS314, 440C | VG10, 440C, 9CR, 6CR |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | — | 5 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Texture control, Freehan… | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet c… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cutting, Wet c… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … |
| Founded | 2001 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs KARG a US brand?
Yes. KARG is a USA-based brand, started in 2001 by stylist Mike Karg, with KARG Inc. headquartered in New York and a Swiss arm, KARG AG, on the European side.
What is KARG known for?
KARG is built around the KARG.DRY.CUT system, a dry-cutting method Mike Karg developed, and the shear line is designed around that technique.
Does KARG make left-handed scissors?
Yes. KARG’s catalog includes left-handed models such as the K-Lefty Precision, next to its cutting and thinning shears.
How much do KARG scissors cost?
KARG prices in premium territory, with the four cutting models going from US$420 up to US$880 at guide prices.
Where can I buy KARG scissors?
KARG scissors are sold through SalonCentric and directly on the brand’s own site at mikekarg.com.
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