ROYAL MASTER
ROYAL MASTER SCISSORS
About ROYAL MASTER
In brief
Royal Master is a Japanese professional scissor brand from Osaka, known for popularizing Yanagiba and Sasaba scissor styles across Japan.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 6.0–6.8 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$650–900Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy ROYAL MASTER
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Japan 3 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The ROYAL MASTER range
5 models · 6.0–6.8 in
Cutting Scissors 5 models US$650–900Price band US$800+ · Luxury
- Royal Master Grand Maximas Cutting Scissors US$900
- Royal Master Maximas Master Series Cutting Scissors US$700
- Royal Master Maximas MM Cutting Scissors US$650
2 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
ROYAL MASTER, an Osaka scissor maker founded in 2005, trademarked the word Scissorist for specialists who work only with scissors, and engraves every pair with its logo, model number, and manufacturing date. All five models belong to the Maximas family of cutters, running US$650 to US$900 at guide prices across 6.0 to 6.8 inch lengths, built on an ultra-high density carbon steel.
Overview
ROYAL MASTER is a Japanese professional scissor brand headquartered in Chuo Ward, Osaka. The company was founded by Kunihiko Tanaka, who previously worked as a sales manager at another established beauty scissors manufacturer. According to the brand, Tanaka played a role in popularizing the Yanagiba and Sasaba scissor styles across Japan before starting his own company.
ROYAL MASTER engraves each pair of scissors with the company logo, model number, and manufacturing date. The brand has also trademarked the term “Scissorist,” which it uses to describe a specialist who works exclusively with scissors.
Product Range
ROYAL MASTER produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. The brand covers a broad set of techniques including dry cutting, wet cutting, stroke cutting, slide cutting, chop cut, texture control, and volume control. According to the brand, the scissors are developed through direct customer research.
The product line includes the Maximas Master Series, which is sold through the brand’s official online shop. ROYAL MASTER positions its tools for stylists who prioritize cutting performance and ergonomic comfort.
Distribution
ROYAL MASTER sells through its own online store, the Kittemi secondhand scissor marketplace, and the Refun online store in Japan.
See Also
How ROYAL MASTER compares
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| Spec | ROYAL MASTERROYAL MASTER | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$650–900Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$514–1,207Price band US$400–800 · Premium | US$200Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$424–499Price band US$400–800 · Premium |
| Steel | Ultra-high density carbon steel | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | — | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | Dry cutting, Wet cutting, Stroke cutting, Slide cutting, … | Volume control, Slide cut, Stroke cut, Blunt cut, Texture… | Base cut, Step cut, Volume control, Texture control | Cobalt alloy builds, Multi-tooth thinning options, Handle… |
| Founded | 2005 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeIs ROYAL MASTER a Japanese scissor brand?
Yes. Founded in 2005 and based in Osaka City’s Chuo Ward, ROYAL MASTER makes its scissors in Japan.
Who is ROYAL MASTER for?
The brand is aimed at professional stylists and barbers who work across a wide range of techniques, from dry and wet cutting through to slide cutting, chop cuts, and texture or volume control.
What does ROYAL MASTER make?
Cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors make up the range, anchored by the Maximas Master Series sold through the brand’s own online shop.
What sizes are ROYAL MASTER scissors offered in?
Most Maximas models come in 6.0, 6.4, and 6.8 inch lengths. The exception is the Maximas Monster, a single 6.1 inch design, so the range as a whole spans 6.0 to 6.8 inches.
Does ROYAL MASTER offer left-handed scissors?
Yes. Left-handed scissors are listed among ROYAL MASTER’s product types alongside its standard right-handed models.
How much do ROYAL MASTER scissors cost?
Guide prices put the Maximas MM at US$650, the Master Series, Master Series Straight Blade, and Maximas Monster at US$700, and the Grand Maximas at US$900. That US$650 to US$900 spread covers all 5 models.
What is ROYAL MASTER known for?
The brand is known for its ‘Scissorist’ advisory concept, where a dedicated scissor specialist helps stylists choose tools to suit their technique and hand, and for building its flagship Maximas lines around an ultra-high density carbon steel.
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