Koi
KOI Professional Ltd
About Koi
In brief
Koi is a professional hairdressing scissor brand available through Direct Hairdressing Scissors, a UK-based online retailer.
4.5–6.0 in
Profile updated Sep 2026
Price
US$89–200Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
1 retailerBuying routes
Where to buy Koi
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UK & Ireland 1 retailer
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The Koi range
6 models · 4.5–6.0 in
Cutting Scissors 6 models US$89–200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Koi Bling US$200
- Koi Elegance US$89
- Koi Extreme US$125
3 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
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All 6 Koi model names
Koi is a professional hairdressing scissor line from KOI Professional Ltd in Sale, Cheshire, stocked by Direct Hairdressing Scissors. The six cutting models carry guide prices from US$89 to US$200: Elegance, Extreme, Leap, Bling, Kay Swivel, and Rainbow Titanium. Retailer listings provide 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 catalog 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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See Also
Product range
The Koi range has six models. The Elegance carries an US$89 guide price, while the Rainbow Titanium and Extreme are US$125 each. The Leap is US$190, and the Bling Jewelled and Kay Swivel are US$200 each. The Kay uses a swivel thumb ring, while the Bling Jewelled and Rainbow Titanium add decorative finishes.
The guide-price range runs from US$89 to US$200, with the two US$200 models at the upper end.
How Koi compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | KoiKoi | AkitoAkito | Dark StagDark Stag | DMIDMI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | US$89–200Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$180–495Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$38–165Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$78–98Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | 440C, Japanese forged steel | VG10, 440C, Cobalt, ATS-314 | — | Japanese steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Convex |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | 1 models | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | 3 models | 2 models |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Thinning, Texturizing, Removing bulk, Blunt cut, Slice cu… | Student/entry-level |
| Founded | — | 2016 | 2017 | — |
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 at guide prices from US$89 to US$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 catalog 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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