NOVA
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Budget Luxury
NOVA is a Japanese professional shear brand known as one of the older Japanese scissor makers with sharp bevel edges in quality Japanese steels.
OverviewNOVA is a Japanese professional shear brand classified by industry sources as one of the “older brands of Japanese scissors.” A Scissor Mall editorial describes NOVA alongside Fuji, Omega, and Matsuzaki as brands with “engineered very sharp bevel edges made out of fine quality Japanese steels.” This suggests NOVA has...
Overview
NOVA is a Japanese professional shear brand classified by industry sources as one of the “older brands of Japanese scissors.” A Scissor Mall editorial describes NOVA alongside Fuji, Omega, and Matsuzaki as brands with “engineered very sharp bevel edges made out of fine quality Japanese steels.” This suggests NOVA has been in the market for a considerable period and is associated with traditional Japanese scissor-making techniques.
No official website, founding year, or detailed product specifications have been confirmed. The specific manufacturer behind the NOVA brand has not been identified.
Distribution
NOVA shears are available in the United States through Scissor Dude, an online professional shears retailer.
Sources
- Scissor Mall editorial content describing NOVA as an established Japanese scissor brand
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Products
Products for this brand will be added soon.
How NOVA Compares
| Brand | NOVA | S-Gate | ROYAL MASTER | KT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Thinning(20-50%), Wet cut, Dry cut, Blunt cut, Stroke cut, Slide cut, Chop cut, Effect cut, Volume control | Dry cutting, Wet cutting, Stroke cutting, Slide cutting, Chop cut, Texture control, Volume control | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
NOVA scissors are manufactured in Japan. ScissorPedia has limited founding date information for this brand.
NOVA scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Alu-Coba, Axis, BMC. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
NOVA is a Japanese professional shear brand known as one of the older Japanese scissor makers with sharp bevel edges in quality Japanese steels.
