KING CRAFT
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KING CRAFT is a Japanese scissor brand by Hasamiya Hayashi. Greek mythology-themed models in cobalt and powder metal alloy steels.
OverviewKING CRAFT is a Japanese professional scissor brand and the house brand of Hasamiya Hayashi (ハサミ屋はやし), a scissors specialty business operated by Hayashi Toshimasa (林 敏正), a professional scissors sharpener. The company is based at 4-8-27 Shinkanda, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8013, Japan, and operates on weekdays from 8:00 to 16:00 (phone:...
Overview
KING CRAFT is a Japanese professional scissor brand and the house brand of Hasamiya Hayashi (ハサミ屋はやし), a scissors specialty business operated by Hayashi Toshimasa (林 敏正), a professional scissors sharpener. The company is based at 4-8-27 Shinkanda, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 921-8013, Japan, and operates on weekdays from 8:00 to 16:00 (phone: 076-259-0831).
The KING CRAFT line uses cobalt special alloy and powder metal alloy steels. The brand’s models follow a Greek mythology naming convention.
Product Range
Cutting scissors: Atlas (flagship model), Eos (cobalt steel), Prometheus (convex edge with powder metal alloy, 7.0”), Kairos, Medusa (available in 7.0”, 7.5”, and 8.0”), and Uranus (curved bamboo leaf blades).
Thinning scissors: Clio (available in 10%, 20%, and 30% removal rates), Nemesis (80% removal), Chaos Black (25-30% removal, black titanium coating), and Pegasus.
Left-handed scissors: Sirius (thinning shear, 20% removal, 3D ergonomic handle).
Distribution
KING CRAFT scissors are sold directly through the Hasamiya Hayashi online store (hasamiya884.jp).
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How KING CRAFT Compares
| Brand | KING CRAFT | Kamisori | SHARP LINE | Yagyu |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | Cobalt special alloy, Powder metal alloy | ATS-314, VG-10, 440C, SUS440C | — | — |
| Handles | — | Offset, Crane, Swivel, Double Swivel | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cut, Texturizing, Scissor-over-comb, Layering, Slicing | Precision Point cutting, Point cutting, Slide cutting, Precision cutting, Barbering, Thinning(35%), Thinning(40%), Texture control | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Chop cut, Volume control (5-40%), Texture control (10-32%), Thinning (12~15%), Dry cut, Treatment cut |
Frequently Asked Questions
KING CRAFT scissors are manufactured in Japan. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
KING CRAFT uses Cobalt special alloy, Powder metal alloy in their scissor lines. See our [Cobalt special alloy reference](/reference/steel-types/cobalt-alloy/) for technical details.
KING CRAFT scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
KING CRAFT is a Japanese scissor brand by Hasamiya Hayashi. Greek mythology-themed models in cobalt and powder metal alloy steels.
