Kodo
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Budget Luxury
Kodo is a professional shear brand carried by Chris and Sons, a UK-based hairdressing supply retailer.
AboutKodo is the own-brand professional scissor line from D. MacIntyre & Son, a UK supplier to the wholesale hairdressing trade whose portfolio also covers ETI hairdryers and Isinis brushes. The range sits on the company’s own site, dmacintyre.co.uk, and is also stocked by retailers such as Chris & Sons.Product rangeThe...
About
Kodo is the own-brand professional scissor line from D. MacIntyre & Son, a UK supplier to the wholesale hairdressing trade whose portfolio also covers ETI hairdryers and Isinis brushes. The range sits on the company’s own site, dmacintyre.co.uk, and is also stocked by retailers such as Chris & Sons.
Product range
The Kodo line spans cutting scissors and thinners in a mix of offset and straight handles, with craned and opposing-grip patterns alongside the standard styles. Blades are convex or razor-edged, and many models carry an adjustable tension screw so stylists can set the closing feel themselves. Sizes run from compact 4.5” and 5” cutters upward.
Steel & where made
D. MacIntyre describes the Kodo scissors as manufactured from Japanese steel and hand-finished, which is the brand’s own published wording; no specific JIS grade is listed. For the most current model specifications, handle options, and availability, the Kodo listings on the D. MacIntyre site are the authoritative source.
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Product range
Five Kodo models are catalogued across cutting and thinning. The B45 Professional Cutting Scissors ($95) and A50 Professional Offset Cutting Scissors ($89) are the cutting builds, with the A50’s offset designation indicating a handle that positions the thumb below the ring finger to reduce forearm rotation. The EOP Professional Offset Cutting Scissors ($100) and EOP Thinning Scissors ($100) offer a matched offset pair at the same price. The CT35 Professional Thinning Scissors ($95) completes the thinning side of the range.
The $89–$100 spread is tight — Kodo keeps pricing consistent across its five-model range, which simplifies buying decisions for professionals building a matched kit.
Where to Buy
Kodo at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Catalogue
- 5 models listed
Where to Buy
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How Kodo Compares
| Brand | Kodo | DMI | Excellent Edges | FROMM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | — | UK | Australia | USA |
| Typical price | Mid-range | Budget | US$150–US$400 | US$26–US$200 |
| Steel | Japanese steel | Japanese steel | Japanese steel | Japanese Steel |
| Blade types | — | Convex, Hollow Ground | Convex | — |
| Handles | — | Offset Crane | Offset | — |
| Specialties | — | Student/entry-level | Blunt cut, Texturising, Texture control, Point cut, Chipping, Wet cutting, Dry cutting | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning, Thinning, Texturizing |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kodo is the own-brand professional scissor line of D. MacIntyre & Son, a UK supplier to the wholesale hairdressing trade based in Milton Keynes, England. The range sits alongside the company’s other professional products.
Kodo sits in the mid-range bracket, roughly $200 to $400 a pair, depending on the model and handle pattern you choose.
The Kodo range covers cutting scissors and thinners in both offset and straight handles, with craned and opposing-grip patterns too. Many models add an adjustable tension screw so you can set the closing feel yourself.
Yes. Kodo offers a left-handed option, including a 5-inch left-handed cutting scissor built with the blades reversed for left-handed stylists.
Kodo scissors are listed on the D. MacIntyre site, dmacintyre.co.uk, and are also stocked by retailers such as Chris and Sons. Check those listings for current models, handle options, and stock.
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