Kimari
Takano Canada
Who it suits
Kimari is a Canadian scissors line by Takano Canada, offering both cutting and thinning shears with Japanese-inspired design principles.
Price position
$355–485 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 12 catalogued
- Product types
- 2 documented
- Materials
- 2 documented
One Kimari shear cuts and the other thins. The Takano Canada line’s two models carry $355 and $370 guide prices, in 5.8 and 6.0 inch sizes, built from stainless and cobalt alloy steel. Takano Canada describes the range as following Japanese design principles and sells it direct from Laval, Quebec at takanocanada.com.
Overview
Kimari is a scissors line produced by Takano Canada, headquartered in Laval, Quebec. Like its sibling lines Cutman and Figaro, Kimari falls under the Takano Canada umbrella, which claims over 40 years of experience in the beauty industry. The Kimari line includes both cutting and thinning scissors, giving it a slightly broader catalog than some of Takano’s other sub brands.
Product Range
The Kimari catalog covers cutting scissors and thinning scissors. specialties include blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, and thinning. The inclusion of thinning scissors sets Kimari apart from Takano Canada’s Cutman and Figaro lines, which focus only on cutting scissors.
Takano Canada describes Kimari as reflecting Japanese design principles and lists Canada as the country of origin. Its official site carries current steel, coating, and handle specifications.
Availability
Kimari scissors are sold through the Takano Canada website at takanocanada.com. Stylists looking for Kimari shears can purchase directly from the Takano Canada store.
More Information
For founding details, hardness ratings, blade geometry, and other technical specifications, see Takano Canada’s official site. If you have firsthand experience with Kimari scissors, feel free to reach out through our contact page.
See Also
Buying context
Takano Kimari is a professional scissor line within the Takano Canada brand family. For current model specifications, pricing, and availability, the authoritative source is the Takano Canada storefront, which distributes Kimari alongside the broader Takano portfolio.
Where to Buy
Kimari at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- Canada
- Catalogue
- 12 models listed
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Kimari
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Kimari.
- TAKANO Online store — Canada
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
Products
How Kimari compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWho makes Kimari scissors?
Kimari is a Canada-based shear line from Takano Canada, based at 142 Av. Breton in Laval, Quebec. It sits alongside Takano Canada’s other lines such as Cutman and Figaro.
What kinds of scissors does Kimari offer?
The Kimari range spans both cutting scissors and thinning scissors, which gives it a wider catalogue than some of Takano Canada’s cutting-only lines. specialties include blunt cut, slide cut, point cut, and thinning.
What steel do Kimari scissors use?
Kimari blades are built from stainless steel and cobalt alloy, the latter chosen for edges that hold up over time.
How much do Kimari scissors cost?
Kimari’s two models carry guide prices of $355 and $370, one a cutting shear and one a thinning shear. Current Canadian-dollar prices are listed on the Takano Canada site.
Where can I buy Kimari scissors?
Kimari shears are sold directly through the Takano Canada website at takanocanada.com, on the Kimari collection page.
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