Kiepe
- Italy
- Est. 1960
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Budget Luxury
Kiepe is an Italian professional scissors brand distributed in the UK, also producing hair straighteners, clippers, and salon electrical equipment.
Founded in 1960 in Premana, Lecco, Kiepe sells clippers, straighteners, and trimmers alongside its cutting, thinning, and left-handed scissors, all made in Italy, so the catalogue does not stop at scissors. UK distribution runs through Eson Direct in North Shields, with kiepe.co.uk as the brand’s UK storefront. The four catalogued...
Founded in 1960 in Premana, Lecco, Kiepe sells clippers, straighteners, and trimmers alongside its cutting, thinning, and left-handed scissors, all made in Italy, so the catalogue does not stop at scissors. UK distribution runs through Eson Direct in North Shields, with kiepe.co.uk as the brand’s UK storefront. The four catalogued cutting models are 5.5 to 6.5 inches, with guide prices of $80 to $150.
Overview
Kiepe is an Italian scissors brand distributed in the UK through Eson Direct UK Limited, based in North Shields, Tyne and Wear. The brand focuses on professional hairdressing scissors and states that its production process involves ongoing research into materials, finishes, ergonomic design, and manufacturing technologies.
Product Range
Kiepe’s catalog includes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The specialty list is wide: blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, volume control, texture control, cut and thinning, reshaping, detailing fine textures, layering, reducing bulk, blending, and texturizing. That variety of listed techniques suggests a product line built to cover most standard salon cutting needs.
Beyond scissors, Kiepe also sells professional electrical equipment including hair straighteners, clippers, and trimmers. This puts the brand in the broader salon supply category rather than being a scissors only operation.
Availability
Kiepe scissors are available through the brand’s own UK website at kiepe.co.uk, as well as through third party retailers including Direct Hairdressing Scissors and Chris & Sons. The UK distribution base means American stylists may need to factor in international shipping when ordering.
Specifications & Availability
Kiepe scissors are made in Italy. For current specifications, steel types, and pricing, see Kiepe’s official site or its authorised retailers. If you have firsthand experience with Kiepe scissors, feel free to reach out through our contact page.
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Kiepe at a glance
- Budget
- Entry-level $100–200
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- Italy
- Catalogue
- 10 models listed
- Established
- 1960
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Kiepe
ScissorPedia catalogues 2 retailers carrying Kiepe.
- Chris & Sons — UK
- DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS — UK
Products
Articles About Kiepe
How Kiepe Compares
| Brand | Kiepe | Leader | TRI | Infinity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Italy | Italy | UK |
| Typical price | US$80–US$150 | US$275–US$525 | US$115–US$160 | US$120–US$120 |
| Steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel, 440C, Damascus steel, Cobalt | 440C, 420J2 | Stainless steel |
| Blade types | — | Convex | — | — |
| Handles | — | Offset | Offset | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Reshaping, Detailing fine textures, Layering, Reducing bulk, Blending, Texturising | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Reshaping, Detailing fine textures, Layering, Reducing bulk, Blending, Texturising, Geometric cuts, Precision cuts, Slicing, Trimming, Fades, Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut |
| Founded | 1960 | — | 1987 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Kiepe is an Italian brand founded in 1960 in Premana, in the Lecco province, where its scissors are made in Italy. It trades as Kiepe Professional.
Scissors for cutting and thinning, including left-handed builds, alongside a broader salon range that includes clippers, straighteners, and trimmers.
Yes. The Kiepe catalogue includes left-handed models, so left-handed stylists are covered.
An Italian-made professional pair at entry-level money: the four catalogued Kiepe cutting models hold guide prices of $80 to $150.
Through the official Kiepe site at kiepe.co.uk and UK retailers such as Direct Hairdressing Scissors and Chris & Sons. Stylists outside the UK may want to factor in international shipping.
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