Nic
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Budget Luxury
Nic is a German-made shear brand by NTS Solingen, now part of ROBUSO, offering handmade professional scissors from the blade capital of Europe.
Nic is a shear brand associated with NTS Solingen, a German manufacturer. Since 2020, NTS Solingen has been part of ROBUSO, a long established Solingen blade company. The acquisition brought NTS under the ROBUSO umbrella while preserving its identity as a handmade shear producer.ManufacturingAccording to the company, all NTS Solingen...
Nic is a shear brand associated with NTS Solingen, a German manufacturer. Since 2020, NTS Solingen has been part of ROBUSO, a long established Solingen blade company. The acquisition brought NTS under the ROBUSO umbrella while preserving its identity as a handmade shear producer.
Manufacturing
According to the company, all NTS Solingen shears are handmade on site in Solingen. The brand operates across both its own product lines and contract manufacturing. NTS Solingen also provides sharpening services for other brands, including Japanese manufacturers such as Matsuzaki.
This cross pollination between German craftsmanship and Japanese shear design is uncommon in the industry. Most sharpening services specialize in either Japanese or German shears, but NTS Solingen’s work with brands like Matsuzaki suggests familiarity with both convex and beveled edge geometries. That dual expertise is a practical advantage for a manufacturer, because it means the production team understands the tolerances required by both traditions.
Availability
Nic brand shears are carried by several retailers in North America, including Shear World and Tricut. Both retailers stock a full collection of Nic models, giving American and Canadian stylists domestic purchasing options without needing to order directly from Germany.
The ROBUSO ownership connection is worth noting for stylists who value company stability. ROBUSO has been in the Solingen blade business for decades, and that backing gives NTS Solingen (and by extension the Nic brand) access to supply chain resources and institutional knowledge that smaller independent makers may not have. For stylists who care about long term parts availability and consistent production quality, the ROBUSO relationship adds a layer of confidence when investing in Nic shears.
No specific steel types, coatings, or handle configurations are documented in the brand’s public profile. Stylists looking at Nic should check the product pages on Shear World or Tricut for individual model details, pricing, and current inventory.
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How Nic Compares
| Brand | Nic | Jaguar | TONDEO | EKS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | Ice-Hardened Steel (Friodur) | Damascus Steel, Stainless Steel | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cut, Texturizing, Scissor-over-comb, Layering, Slicing | Point cut, Slide cut, Blunt cut, Texture control, Barrel cut | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Nic scissors are manufactured in Germany. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
Nic scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Cerena, EKS, Jaguar. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Nic is a German-made shear brand by NTS Solingen, now part of ROBUSO, offering handmade professional scissors from the blade capital of Europe.
