Nikko
Scissors Craft
About Nikko
In brief
Nikko is a UK-based scissor brand by Scissors Craft in Middlesex, specializing in precision cutting and trimming shears for professionals.
Cutting Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.0–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$51–762Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy Nikko
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Catalogue map
The Nikko range
22 models · 5.0–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 20 models US$205–762Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Nikko Barber Cobalt US$342
- Nikko Cobalt Gel US$629
- Nikko Cobalt Midnight US$502
17 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Left-Handed Scissors 1 model US$445Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Nikko Cobalt Lefty US$445
Thinning Scissors 1 model US$229Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
Pictured models
All 22 Nikko model names
- Nikko Barber Cobalt
- Nikko Cobalt Gel
- Nikko Cobalt Lefty
- Nikko Cobalt Midnight
- Nikko Cobalt Predator
- Nikko Cobalt Slim
- Nikko Cobalt Super
- Nikko Cobalt YK
- Nikko Cobalt YM
- Nikko Cobalt
- Nikko Damascus Barber
- Nikko Damascus Scissors
- Nikko Ergo Cobalt
- Nikko Ergo Shears
- Nikko Kokaji Fat
- Nikko Kokaji Slim Straight
- Nikko Offset Damascus
- Nikko Original Offset
- Nikko Rose Gold
- Nikko Slim Sword
- Nikko Double Sided Teeth Thinning
- Nikko Titanium Black
Scissors Craft produces Nikko from Northolt, Middlesex, with precision cutting as the brand’s stated focus. The 22 models include ATS-314, cobalt alloy, and Damascus builds, primarily cutting shears, at guide prices from US$205 to US$762 in lengths from 5.0 to 7.0 inches. The range also includes one thinning model and one left-handed model.
Overview
Nikko is a UK based scissor brand produced by Scissors Craft, headquartered in Northolt, Middlesex. The brand focuses on hairdressing scissors with an emphasis on precision cutting and precision trimming.
Product Range
Nikko offers cutting scissors and left-handed scissors for precision cutting and trimming. Guide prices span US$205 to US$762.
According to the brand, Nikko scissors are designed with ergonomic handles meant to reduce hand fatigue during long cutting sessions. The parent company Scissors Craft also operates its own retail site where Nikko products are sold alongside other brands.
Distribution
Nikko scissors are available through the UK retailer Scissors Craft at scissorscraft.co.uk. Buyers outside the UK can check current international shipping options with the store.
What to Know
Nikko sits within the Scissors Craft portfolio, with a range centred on cutting scissors for precision work. Stylists after a dedicated cutting scissor sold through Scissors Craft can review the current Nikko line on the Scissors Craft store, which carries the authoritative product details and specifications.
See Also
Product range overview
Twenty-two Nikko models carry guide prices from US$205 to US$762. The range comprises 20 cutting scissors, one thinner, and one left-handed model, with ATS-314, cobalt alloy, and Damascus options.
How Nikko compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | NikkoNikko | AkitoAkito | alfa italiaalfa italia | Dark StagDark Stag |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | US$51–762Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$270–429Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$228–455Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$38–165Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level |
| Steel | ATS-314, Cobalt Alloy, Damascus | VG10, 440C, Cobalt, ATS-314 | Japanese 440C steel | — |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | 1 models | — | — | 1 models |
| Thinning | 1 models | 1 models | — | 3 models |
| Specialties | Precision cutting, Precision trimming | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Precision cutting, High-speed cutting, Detailed work, Lay… | Thinning, Texturising, Removing bulk, Blunt cut, Slice cu… |
| Founded | — | 2016 | — | 2017 |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Nikko based?
Nikko is a UK-based brand from Scissors Craft, based in Northolt, Middlesex.
What kind of scissors does Nikko make?
Nikko focuses on professional hairdressing shears for precision cutting and trimming, including cutting scissors and a left-handed option.
Are Nikko scissors available for left-handed stylists?
Yes. Nikko’s range includes a dedicated left-handed cutting scissor alongside its right-handed models.
What steel does Nikko use?
Nikko’s Damascus models are built around an ATS-314 cobalt core, and its other lines use a cobalt stainless alloy.
How much do Nikko scissors cost?
Guide prices across the 22 Nikko models run from US$205 to US$762. Current model pricing is available from Scissors Craft.
What sizes do Nikko scissors come in?
Nikko’s lengths go from 5.0 to 7.0 inches, mostly cutting shears with one thinner and one left-handed build.
Where can I buy Nikko scissors?
Nikko shears are sold through the Scissors Craft online store, which is the authoritative source for the current range.
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