MATAKKI
- UK
- Est. 2003
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Budget Luxury
MATAKKI is a UK-based scissor brand from Hull, offering handcrafted Japanese steel shears with a 120-stage process and lifetime guarantee.
MATAKKI builds its shears in Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire, and has done since 2003. The 68 models catalogued here carry guide prices from $100 to $1,518. According to the brand, each pair is handcrafted from Japanese steel through a 120-stage process, with a lifetime guarantee on most of the...
MATAKKI builds its shears in Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire, and has done since 2003. The 68 models catalogued here carry guide prices from $100 to $1,518. According to the brand, each pair is handcrafted from Japanese steel through a 120-stage process, with a lifetime guarantee on most of the range and a 12-month drop warranty (both exclude the Pro Collection).
Steel and Construction
MATAKKI works across several Japanese steel grades rather than a single house alloy. Its entry and mid ranges use 440C, the Vintage line runs VG-10 sourced from Takefu in Japan, and the cobalt-bearing ATS-314 is used in the laminated Damascus models. The Damascus collection itself splits two ways: Japanese Damascus blades laminate ten layers around an ATS-314 core, while the Swedish Damascus models are forged from RWL34 and PMC27 powder steel in up to 120 layers.
Product Range
MATAKKI produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand’s listed specialties include blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, and combined cut and thinning. According to MATAKKI, the brand offers models to suit various cutting techniques and hand sizes.
The company also provides educational resources and maintenance tips through its website. MATAKKI positions its scissors for both salon stylists and barbers.
Distribution
MATAKKI sells through its official website at matakki.com and through third-party retailers including Chris & Sons in the UK. Pricing is in the mid range for professional scissors.
See Also
Product range overview
Sixty-eight Matakki models are catalogued — one of the largest single-brand product counts on ScissorPedia — spanning $100 to $1,518. The range covers everything from accessible mid-entry builds to high-end artisan scissors, with the Toya, Beast, and other core lines available across a breadth of sizes, finishes, and steel specifications.
Where to Buy
MATAKKI at a glance
- Budget
- Mid-range $200–400
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors, Left-Handed Scissors
- Based in
- UK
- Catalogue
- 68 models listed
- Established
- 2003
Product Types
Specialties
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles MATAKKI works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Authorized Retailers
Products
How MATAKKI Compares
| Brand | MATAKKI | Ninja | Kamisori | TITAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | Japan | UK |
| Typical price | US$100–US$1,518 | US$175–US$339 | US$97–US$1,624 | US$51–US$114 |
| Steel | 440C, VG-10, ATS-314, Damascus | 440C, ATS-314, VG-10, Damascus | ATS-314, VG-10, VG-1, 440C, Takefu Cobalt, Damascus | VG-10, ATS-314, 440C |
| Blade types | — | — | Convex Edge | — |
| Handles | — | — | Offset, Crane, Swivel, Double Swivel | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Wet cutting, Deep point cut, Detail work, Dry cutting, Scissor over comb, Texturing, Slicing, Thinning, Volume control, Texture control(20%~40%), Volume control(20%~40%), Volume reduction, Texture control, Movement creation, Mid-level cutting, High-level cutting, Basic cutting, All-purpose cutting, Barbering techniques, Hairdressing techniques | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cut, Texturizing, Scissor-over-comb, Layering, Slicing | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cutting, Scissors overcomb, Wet cutting, Dry cutting, Thinning, Volume control, Texture control (up to 30% removal), Cut & Thinning |
| Founded | 2003 | 1999 | 2005 | 1918 |
| Known for | Hand-crafted from Japanese steel, ~120 manufacturing stages each | Each shear goes through 95+ production and quality-check steps; since 1999 | Signature KAMISORI ATS-314 Japanese cobalt steel blades | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
MATAKKI started in 2003 and has its home in Kingston Upon Hull, East Yorkshire. The UK brand’s shears are handcrafted using Japanese steel.
Guide prices across the 68 catalogued MATAKKI models run from $100 to $1,518, a wider spread than a single bracket suggests. The 440C entry pairs anchor the low end of that range.
Everything catalogued sits in the 5.5 to 7.0 inch window, which covers everyday salon cutting through to longer barbering and scissor-over-comb work.
MATAKKI offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and a left-handed line, with models built for slide, point, and blunt cutting as well as combined cut and thinning.
Yes. Left-handed scissors are a listed part of the MATAKKI range alongside its right-handed cutting and thinning models.
You can buy direct from the official MATAKKI website, and in the UK they are also stocked by Chris & Sons.
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