Mikado
About Mikado
In brief
Mikado is a professional hair shear line available through Takano Canada, a Canadian specialty scissor retailer serving salons and barbers across the Canadian market.
5.0–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
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Where to buy Mikado
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The Mikado range
4 models · 5.0–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 4 models Price not documented
1 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
About
Mikado is a professional hair-shear line distributed by Takano Canada, a specialty scissor retailer serving salons and barbers in the Canadian market. The collection sits alongside other lines Takano carries, including Atali. For current model specs, handle options, steel descriptions, pricing, and Canadian shipping, the Mikado collection on Takano Canada’s storefront is the authoritative source.
Product range
The range spans the MX, QX, and XS families, including the QX-50 and QX-60, plus the compact Petit M. Common features include an ergonomic offset handle with a camel-bump finger rest, a detachable finger rest, convex blades, and a tension screw set with a blue stone. Retailers describe the blades as high-quality stainless steel and carry current material specifications.
Distribution
Mikado shears are available through Takano Canada. Stylists and salons interested in the line should contact Takano Canada directly for ordering, warranty, and after-sales questions.
Sources
Product range
The four Mikado cutting models are the XS Long, Petit M, QX, and MX. For current sizes, specifications, and prices, consult the Takano Canada storefront, which carries Mikado for Canadian professionals.
Buying context
Mikado is a South Korean professional scissor brand available in Canada through Takano Canada, a specialty retailer with a broad multi-brand catalog. Buyers comparing the Mikado range against other Takano-stocked brands have access to the retailer’s model guidance to match blade length and construction to technique.
See Also
How Mikado compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | MikadoMikado | AichiAichi | AikyoAikyo | AkkohsAkkohs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Typical price | Price not documented | US$280–290Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$345–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$195–585Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range |
| Steel | — | 440C Stainless Steel | V10 Cobalt, ATS-314 Cobalt Steel, Japanese Stainless Steel | Cobalt Alloy, Super Gold II |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | Offset, Even | Offset, Even | Offset, Even |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 4 models | 1 models | 3 models |
| Specialties | — | — | — | — |
| Founded | — | 2015 | — | 1978 |
Frequently Asked Questions
4 answers you can open one at a timeWhat is Mikado and where can I buy it?
Mikado is a professional hair-shear line distributed through Takano Canada, a specialty scissor retailer serving salons and barbers in Canada. The Mikado collection on the Takano Canada storefront is the place to check current models, specs, and shipping.
What models does Mikado offer?
The range is organized into coded series: the MX, QX, and XS families (for example the QX-50 and QX-60) plus the compact Petit M. Each is a professional cutting shear aimed at salon and barber work.
How much do Mikado scissors cost?
Mikado sits in the mid-range bracket, roughly US$200 to US$400 for a pair. For the exact price on any given model, check the live Takano Canada listing.
What are Mikado scissors known for?
The shears share a consistent design language across the range: an ergonomic offset handle with a camel-bump finger rest, a detachable finger rest, convex blades, and a tension screw set with a blue stone. Retailers describe the blades as high-quality stainless steel.
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