Lumiere
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About Lumiere
In brief
Lumiere is a Japanese scissor brand from Osaka featuring patented Flex Handle ergonomics and Ever Sharp edge retention technology.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.5–6.3 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$480–550Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
2 retailersBuying routes
Where to buy Lumiere
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
Japan 2 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The Lumiere range
3 models · 5.5–6.3 in
Cutting Scissors 2 models US$500–550Price band US$400–800 · Premium
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$480Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Lumiere Thinning Scissors US$480
Lumiere says its Ever Sharp edge holds through 1,000 or more haircuts, and its patented Flex Handle is built to ease tendinitis and shoulder strain across a working day. Established in 2003 in Suita City, Osaka, the Japanese maker sells cutting, thinning, and left-handed shears; the three models sit at US$480 to US$550 guide prices, 5.5 to 6.3 inches.
Overview
Lumiere is a Japanese scissors brand based in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture, operating from an office in the Eclat Esaka Building. The brand focuses on professional hair shears with proprietary technologies aimed at ergonomics and edge retention.
Product Range
Lumiere offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors for blunt, slide, base, dry, wet, push, and pull cutting.
According to Lumiere, their proprietary Hyper System Scissors feature patented Flex Handle technology, which the brand describes as helping prevent tendinitis and shoulder stiffness during extended use. The company also describes an “Ever Sharp” technology that maintains edge sharpness through 1,000 or more haircuts. For current specifications and details on these technologies, see Lumiere’s official site or authorized retailers.
Availability
Lumiere scissors are available through lumiere-scissors.com and online retailers including Scissors Shop Hayashi (Hasamiya) and Refun. These channels carry current domestic and international ordering information.
Technologies
The patented Flex Handle and Ever Sharp technologies are Lumiere’s most distinctive features. For full technical specifications, including steel types and hardness ratings, see Lumiere’s official site or authorized retailers. If you have firsthand experience with Lumiere scissors, feel free to reach out through our contact page.
See Also
How Lumiere compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | LumiereLumiere | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$480–550Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | — | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Base cut, Dry cutting, Wet cutting,… | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | 2003 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeIs Lumiere a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Lumiere is a Japanese maker established in 2003 and based in Suita City, Osaka. Its professional shears are made in Japan.
What is Lumiere known for?
Lumiere is known for its Hyper System shears with a patented Flex Handle, designed to ease tendinitis and shoulder strain over a long day, alongside an Ever Sharp edge the brand says holds through 1,000 or more haircuts.
How much do Lumiere scissors cost?
Plan on a premium-band spend, typical of shears made in Japan: the three Lumiere models list at US$480 to US$550 guide prices.
Does Lumiere make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Lumiere makes left-handed scissors too, in the range with its cutting and thinning shears.
Where can I buy Lumiere scissors?
Lumiere sells through its own site at lumiere-scissors.com and through Japanese retailers including Scissors Shop Hayashi and Refun.
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