Koi
KOI Professional Ltd
Who it suits
Koi is a professional hairdressing scissor brand available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors, a UK-based online retailer.
Price position
$89–200 · tier 3 of 5
Profile completeness
4/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 6 catalogued
- Materials
- 2 documented
Koi is a professional hairdressing scissor line from KOI Professional Ltd in Sale, Cheshire, and is stocked by Direct Hairdressing Scissors. Six cutting models are catalogued here at guide prices from $89 to $200. The live records cover Elegance, Extreme, Leap, Bling, Kay Swivel, and Rainbow Titanium, while retailer listings provide the current specifications, handle options, and availability.
About
Koi is the hairdressing shear line from KOI Professional Ltd, a brand based in Sale, Cheshire, in the UK. The shears reach salons and barbers through specialist retailers, including Direct Hairdressing Scissors, a UK online store. (Note that this UK brand is separate from the US Centrix Koi shear sold elsewhere.)
Steel
KOI Professional describes its shears as hand-honed and made from 440C Japanese forged steel. 440C is a high-carbon stainless grade widely used for its hardness and edge retention, which suits the demands of daily cutting work.
Product range
The Koi catalogue spans cutting shears, barber models, and thinners across a number of named lines, including the Classic, Onyx, Barber, Elegance, Excel, Sleek, and Dragon. For current model specifications, handle options, and availability, the Koi listings at Direct Hairdressing Scissors are the authoritative reference.
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Product range
Six Koi models are catalogued. The Elegance starts the catalogued range at $89. The Rainbow Titanium and Extreme are each at $125, covering the mid-entry professional tier. The Leap at $190, the Bling Jewelled at $200, and the Kay Swivel at $200 occupy the upper end of Koi’s catalogue. The Swivel in the Kay model name indicates a rotating thumb ring design for stylists who cut with a relaxed or changing thumb position. The Bling Jewelled build and Rainbow Titanium coating add visual distinction to the range alongside standard professional builds.
The catalogued guide-price range runs from $89 to $200, with the two $200 models at the upper end.
Where to Buy
Koi at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Based in
- UK
- Catalogue
- 6 models listed
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Koi works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Koi
ScissorPedia catalogues 1 retailer carrying Koi.
- DIRECT HAIRDRESSING SCISSORS Online store — UK
Products
How Koi compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Koi based?
Koi is a UK-based brand from KOI Professional Ltd, with its headquarters in Sale, Cheshire.
What steel do Koi scissors use?
Koi describes its hand-honed shears as made from 440C Japanese forged steel, a high-carbon stainless grade chosen for hardness and edge retention.
How much do Koi scissors cost?
Six Koi cutting models are catalogued here at guide prices from $89 to $200. Retailer listings should be checked for current prices and availability.
What kinds of scissors does Koi make?
The range covers cutting shears, barber models, and thinners across several named lines such as the Classic, Onyx, Barber, Elegance, Excel, Sleek, and Dragon.
Are left-handed Koi scissors available?
Yes. The catalogue includes a dedicated left-handed model, the Koi Lefty.
Where can I buy Koi scissors?
Koi shears are stocked by specialist retailers, including the UK online store Direct Hairdressing Scissors, which lists current models and handle options.
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