Kyoto
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Budget Luxury
Kyoto is an economy-priced professional shear brand sold through US and UK retailers, offering cutting and thinning scissors from $195.
Brand BackgroundKyoto is a professional hairdressing shear brand distributed through multiple US and UK retailers. The brand is carried by Dowa International, SHEAR INTEGRITY, Scissor Dude, Tricut, Dynamic Sharpening LLC, and Direct Hairdressing Scissors, among others. Kyoto is not to be confused with Kyoto Hasami Shokunin, which is a separate,...
Brand Background
Kyoto is a professional hairdressing shear brand distributed through multiple US and UK retailers. The brand is carried by Dowa International, SHEAR INTEGRITY, Scissor Dude, Tricut, Dynamic Sharpening LLC, and Direct Hairdressing Scissors, among others. Kyoto is not to be confused with Kyoto Hasami Shokunin, which is a separate, independent Japanese shear maker based in Kyoto Prefecture.
Product Range
Kyoto’s lineup includes several distinct series. The GJ, GM, GV, and GT series cover standard cutting shears in sizes from 5.0 to 8.0 inches. The GV line includes swivel and double swivel handle models. The brand also offers thinning shears and left handed options. Retailers describe the line as “economy priced,” with most models falling between $195 and $250 in the US market and between 60 and 130 GBP in the UK.
Market Position
Kyoto occupies the entry level to mid range segment of the professional shear market. The pricing makes these shears accessible to cosmetology students, apprentices, and working stylists looking for a reliable backup pair. The brand’s wide availability through established professional retailers suggests steady demand at this price tier.
Distribution
In the US, Kyoto shears are stocked by specialty shear retailers including SHEAR INTEGRITY, Scissor Dude, Tricut, and Dynamic Sharpening LLC. In the UK, Dowa International and Direct Hairdressing Scissors carry the line. This distribution pattern across both markets gives the brand broad accessibility for professional buyers on either side of the Atlantic.
Sources
- Retailer product listings: SHEAR INTEGRITY, Scissor Dude, Tricut, Dowa International
- Dynamic Sharpening LLC product catalog
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
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How Kyoto Compares
| Brand | Kyoto | BMC | Hineta | Verne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Volume control(15~25%), Texture control, Base cut | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Kyoto scissors are manufactured in Japan. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
Kyoto scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Kyoto is an economy-priced professional shear brand sold through US and UK retailers, offering cutting and thinning scissors from $195.
