Saki
SAKI SHEARS
About Saki
In brief
Saki is a USA-based brand offering handcrafted Japanese steel shears with titanium coatings for professional stylists and barbers.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors · razor 5.0–7.0 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$125–699Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
2 retailersBuying routes
Where to buy Saki
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
US & Canada 2 retailers
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalog map
The Saki range
47 models · 5.0–7.0 in
Cutting Scissors 29 models US$125–699Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Saki 7 Hair Cutting Shears US$199
- Saki Arabesque Hidden Pivot Hair Cutting Scissors US$199
- Saki Chisai Hair Cutting Scissors US$155
26 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 10 models US$145–355Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Saki Ascent Hair Thinning Shears US$199
- Saki Crest Hair Thinning Shears US$190
- Saki Dotanuki Damascus Thinning Shears US$159
7 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Scissor Set 8 models US$159–285Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Saki Grand Master VG10 Shears Set US$199
- Saki Ha Shears Set US$159
- Saki Kohana Pink Hair Shears Set US$169
5 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
All 47 Saki model names
- Saki 7 Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Arabesque Hidden Pivot Hair Cutting Scissors
- Saki Ascent Hair Thinning Shears
- Saki Chisai Hair Cutting Scissors
- Saki Hand Painted Cobalt Alloy Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Crane Style Hair Cutting Scissors
- Saki Crest Hair Thinning Shears
- Saki Dotanuki Damascus Thinning Shears
- Saki Dotanuki Damascus Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Elite Powder Steel Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Flair Hair Thinning Shears
- Saki Gold Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Grand Master VG10 Shears Set
- Saki Grand Master Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Ha Shears Set
- Saki Ikigai Rose Gold Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Kanzen Damascus Thinning Shears
- Saki Kanzen Damascus Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Katana Japanese Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Kigumi Wood and Steel Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Kohana Damascus Steel Cutting Shears
- Saki Kohana Pink Hair Shears Set
- Saki Kohana Pink Hair Thinning Shears
- Saki Kotaro Thinning Shears
- Saki Kotaro Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Koten Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Legacy Hair Thinning Shears
- Saki Majime Apprentice Barber Shear Set
- Saki Makoto Student Thinning Shears
- Saki Natsukashii Rose Gold Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Nebula Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Odachi Hair Cutting Scissors
- Saki Pink Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Precision Hair Cutting Shear
- Saki Professional Titanium Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Rainbow Red and Blue Hair Shears Set
- Saki Sakura Swivel Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Sakura Swivel Thinning Shears
- Saki Shinrinyoku Hair Shear Set
- Saki Tachi Barber Cutting Shears
- Saki Tachi Skull Barber Set
- Saki Tanto Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Tomika Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Tsuru Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Ultimate Diamond Damascus Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Velora Hair Cutting Shears
- Saki Wabi-Sabi Hair Shear Set
440C, VG-10, ATS-314, Damascus, and a powder metal option give Saki five steels across one catalog, all worked into shears for the Minnesota-based brand. The 47 models run 5.0 to 7.0 inches, with guide prices from US$125 to US$699, eight matched sets among them, and titanium-coated finishes as a Saki signature.
Overview
Saki is a USA based brand operated by Saki Shears. According to the company, Saki shears are handcrafted using Japanese steel and finished with titanium coatings. The brand markets primarily to professional stylists and barbers.
Product Range
Saki’s catalog includes cutting scissors, thinning scissors, left-handed scissors, and razors. Their specialty list covers slide cutting, wet cutting, dry cutting, horizontal cutting, blending, thinning (25%), and texturizing. That range of techniques positions Saki as a brand trying to serve stylists who work across multiple cutting methods in a single day.
According to the brand, each shear is handmade and inspected before shipping. Saki states that ergonomic design is a priority across all models, with a focus on comfort during extended use.
Availability
Saki shears are sold through sakishears.com and third-party retailers including Scissors HQ. The brand is headquartered in the United States.
Help Us Expand This Entry
Saki brings over a decade of presence in the professional shear business. For the most current technical specifications (steel grades, hardness ratings, and heat treatment processes), the authoritative source is the official Saki website and authorized retailers.
We update our brand reference pages as new information becomes available. If you have professional experience with Saki shears you’d like to share, please reach out through our contact page.
See Also
How Saki compares
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| Spec | SakiSaki | 44204420 | ABOVEABOVE | BLACKICE PROFESSIONALBLACKICE PROFESSIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$125–699Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$25–30Price band Under US$100 · Budget | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | US$20–25Price band Under US$100 · Budget |
| Steel | 440C, VG-10, ATS-314, Damascus, Powder Metal | Stainless steel | Cobalt steel | Stainless steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 10 models | — | 1 models | 1 models |
| Specialties | Slide cut, Wet cut, Dry cut, Horizontal cut, Blending, Th… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | Precision cut, Layer cut, Sliding cut, Texture cut, Wet c… | Smooth cut, Precision cutting, Thinning |
| Founded | — | 1940 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is Saki based?
Saki is a USA-based brand run by Saki Shears, with its headquarters in Excelsior, Minnesota. The shears are handcrafted from Japanese steel with titanium-coated finishes.
What steel do Saki shears use?
How much do Saki scissors cost?
Guide prices across the 47 Saki models run from US$125 to US$699, with the eight matched sets toward the upper end since each bundles more than one tool.
What sizes do Saki shears come in?
Lengths span 5.0 to 7.0 inches over the cutting and thinning lines.
Does Saki make left-handed shears?
Yes. Alongside cutting and thinning scissors, Saki offers dedicated left-handed models, so left-handed stylists are not stuck reaching for a converted right-hand pair.
What kind of cutting is Saki built for?
Saki covers a wide spread of techniques, including slide cutting, wet and dry cutting, blending, thinning, and texturizing. It is aimed at stylists who switch between methods through a single appointment.
Where can I buy Saki shears?
Saki sells directly through its own site at sakishears.com, and the range is also stocked by third-party retailers such as Scissors HQ.
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