Kissaki
Kissaki inc.
About Kissaki
In brief
Kissaki is a US-based shear company founded in 2001 in Tennessee, using Japanese SUS 440C stainless steel rated at HRC 60-61.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.0–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$80–300Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy Kissaki
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Catalog map
The Kissaki range
13 models · 5.0–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 10 models US$84–300Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Kissaki Aikuchi US$300
- Kissaki Futasuji US$140
- Kissaki Haniku US$84
7 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 3 models US$80–140Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
Kissaki pairs first-kit pricing with Japanese blade steels, running SUS440C, VG-1, VG-10, and ATS-314 across the range. The shear company, founded in 2001 and based in Crossville, Tennessee, has 13 models, ten cutters and three thinners, with guide prices from US$80 to US$300 in sizes from 5.0 to 7.0 inches.
About Kissaki
Kissaki is a U.S. based hair shear company founded in 2001. The brand operates under Kissaki Inc., headquartered in Crossville, Tennessee. Kissaki focuses on producing professional hair scissors for working stylists and barbers.
Product Range
According to the brand, Kissaki’s lineup includes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. Their product specialties cover blunt cutting, razor cutting, volume control, and texture control. The thinning range includes models designed for cut and thinning (26 to 40 tooth, 20 to 35% removal) as well as chunking shears (11 tooth, 40 to 50% removal).
Kissaki states that their shears are made from Japanese SUS 440C stainless steel, with a Rockwell Hardness rating of 60 to 61.
Heritage
The company has been operating since 2001, selling to professional stylists in the United States and internationally. Kissaki positions itself as a specialty shear company focused exclusively on tools for hair professionals.
Sources
- Kissaki brand profile and manufacturer statements (kissakishears.com)
Product range
Thirteen Kissaki models cover cutting and thinning across the brand’s range. Guide prices include the Yakiba 32-Tooth Thinner (US$80), Yakumo Adjustable (US$90), Kojiri (US$100), Nodachi (US$145), Tobiyaki 30-Tooth Thinner (US$140), and Kaeri Swivel (US$150). The Swivel designation on the Kaeri indicates a rotating thumb ring; the adjustable tension on the Yakumo lets stylists fine-tune feel without tools. The Japanese model names reflect the brand’s styling language: Nodachi (long sword), Kojiri (blade tip), and Yakiba (edge).
The US$80 to US$150 entry-to-mid price band positions Kissaki as one of the more accessible American professional scissor brands.
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How Kissaki compares
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| Spec | KissakiKissaki | 44204420 | ABOVEABOVE | BLACKICE PROFESSIONALBLACKICE PROFESSIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$80–300Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$25–30Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$20–25Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | SUS440C, VG-1, VG-10, ATS-314 | Stainless steel | Cobalt steel | Stainless steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 3 models | — | 1 models | 1 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Razor cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cu… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet c… | Smooth cut, Precision cutting, Thinning |
| Founded | 2001 | 1940 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeIs Kissaki a Japanese or American brand?
Kissaki is a USA-based brand, founded in 2001 and run by Kissaki Inc. out of Crossville, Tennessee.
What kind of scissors does Kissaki make?
The range covers cutting scissors and thinning shears, with left-handed models available for stylists who need them. Thinners run from finer cut-and-thinning patterns up to wider chunking blades.
What steel does Kissaki use?
How much do Kissaki scissors cost?
Guide prices on the 13 Kissaki models run between US$80 and US$300. Everything except the US$300 Aikuchi sits at US$150 or less, which keeps the range inside first-kit territory.
What sizes are Kissaki shears made in?
The Kissaki line runs from 5.0 to 7.0 inches, including 5.75 and 6.25 inch in-between options, so it covers short detail cutters through longer barber blades.
What is Kissaki known for?
Kissaki focuses on everyday working tools for blunt cutting, razor cutting, and volume or texture control rather than one signature style.
Does Kissaki make left-handed scissors?
Yes. The Kissaki line covers left-handed scissors, so left-handed stylists are not limited to converted right-handed pairs.
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