Kissaki
- USA
- Est. 2001
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Budget Luxury
Kissaki is a US-based shear company founded in 2001 in Tennessee, using Japanese SUS 440C stainless steel rated at HRC 60-61.
About KissakiKissaki 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 RangeAccording to the brand, Kissaki’s lineup includes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. Their product...
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 Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
How Kissaki Compares
| Brand | Kissaki | BLACKICE PROFESSIONAL | ABOVE | Shark Fin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Razor cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning (26-40 tooth / 20-35%), Chunking (11 tooth / 40-50%) | Smooth cut, Precision cutting, Thinning | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet cut, Dry cut | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Smooth cut, Convex cut, Clean cut, Chunking, Texturizing, Thinning, Blending |
| Founded | 2001 | — | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kissaki scissors are manufactured in USA by Kissaki inc., established in 2001 in Kissaki Inc. P.O. Box 1511 Crossville.
Kissaki scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with 4420, ABOVE, Arc. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Kissaki specializes in Blunt cut, Razor cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning (26-40 tooth / 20-35%), and 1 more.
