Sanguine
- UK
- Est. 2009
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Budget Luxury
Sanguine Scissors Ltd is a UK budget scissors brand est. 2009, based in Barking. Uses Japanese J2 steel with convex blades. Sold on Amazon UK and own site.
Sanguine began in 2009 as a reseller and moved into manufacturing its own scissors; the Barking, east London company positions itself at the budget end of the market. The 11 models catalogued here carry guide prices from $15 to $57 in sizes from 4.5 to 7.0 inches, with two left-handed...
Sanguine began in 2009 as a reseller and moved into manufacturing its own scissors; the Barking, east London company positions itself at the budget end of the market. The 11 models catalogued here carry guide prices from $15 to $57 in sizes from 4.5 to 7.0 inches, with two left-handed pairs and a cutting-and-thinning set in the mix.
Overview
Sanguine Scissors Ltd is a UK-based scissors company established in 2009, headquartered at 18 Skipper Court, Abbey Road, IG11 7GW Barking, UK. The company began as a reseller before transitioning to manufacturing its own products, an uncommon path in the professional hair tool industry.
Sanguine positions itself in the budget-friendly segment of the market. The brand uses Japanese J2 stainless steel and features convex blade edges with adjustable tension systems. Products are available in over 8 color options and are hand-sharpened. Scissors typically weigh between 45 and 50 grams.
Product Range
The core product line consists of hair scissors, though the company also sells shaving razors and salon accessories. The brand’s direct-to-consumer model is central to its budget pricing.
Distribution
Sanguine sells through multiple channels:
- Own website (sanguinescissors.co.uk)
- Amazon UK (accumulating over 6,800 reviews)
- eBay UK
- Etsy
The strong Amazon UK presence with thousands of reviews indicates significant volume in the budget scissors market. The brand primarily serves the UK market, though online marketplace availability may extend its reach internationally.
| Contact: Phone: 02085079346 | Email: shop@sanguinescissors.co.uk |
Sources
- Sanguine Scissors official website
- eBay UK product listings
Product range overview
Eleven Sanguine models are catalogued at $15–$57 — one of the most accessible price ranges across all brands in the ScissorPedia catalogue. The range covers cutting and thinning builds for students, barber trainees, and professionals who need entry-level tools for shared-use or backup purposes.
See Also
Sanguine at a glance
- Budget
- Budget under $100
- Makes
- Hair scissors, Razors, Salon accessories
- Based in
- UK
- Catalogue
- 11 models listed
- Established
- 2009
Product Types
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Sanguine works in:
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
How Sanguine Compares
| Brand | Sanguine | TITAN | Samurai | Glamtech |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | UK | UK | UK | UK |
| Typical price | US$15–US$57 | US$51–US$114 | US$44–US$127 | US$24–US$183 |
| Steel | 440C, Hitachi Steel | VG-10, ATS-314, 440C | J420, J440, Hitachi Steel | ATS-314, 440C |
| Blade types | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Specialties | — | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Precision cutting, Scissors overcomb, Wet cutting, Dry cutting, Thinning, Volume control, Texture control (up to 30% removal), Cut & Thinning | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture control, Cut & Thinning | Straight cut, Slice cutting, Blunt cut, Advanced techniques, Feathering, Chopping, Texturising, Weight removal, Bulk removal, Point cut |
| Founded | 2009 | 1918 | 2006 | 2004 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sanguine is a UK-based brand, founded in 2009 and run by Sanguine Scissors Ltd from Barking in east London. It sells direct to customers rather than through traditional distributors.
A $15 cutting pair opens the catalogued range and $57 closes it at guide prices, 11 models in between. The cutting-and-thinning set lists at $25, and the titanium, ergonomic, and left-handed models share the $57 ceiling.
Sanguine pairs catalogued here run from 4.5 inches at the small end up to 7.0 inches, with 5.5, 6.0, and 6.5 inch options along the way.
The professional range is built around 440C stainless steel, and most pairs feature a convex edge.
Hair scissors are the core line, but the catalogue also covers shaving razors and a range of salon accessories.
You can order from the Sanguine website, and the brand also lists on Amazon, eBay, and Etsy in the UK.
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