Scissors Hospital
- South Korea
- Est. 1972
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Budget Luxury
Scissors Hospital is a South Korean scissor brand with roots dating to 1972, offering factory-direct professional shears from Daejeon.
About Scissors HospitalScissors Hospital is a South Korean scissors brand headquartered in the Jung-gu district of Daejeon, Republic of Korea. The company traces its origins to 1972, when it was originally established as Ilshin Industry, a scissors manufacturing operation. In 2001, the business was rebranded under its current name, Scissors...
About Scissors Hospital
Scissors Hospital is a South Korean scissors brand headquartered in the Jung-gu district of Daejeon, Republic of Korea. The company traces its origins to 1972, when it was originally established as Ilshin Industry, a scissors manufacturing operation. In 2001, the business was rebranded under its current name, Scissors Hospital.
Product Range
Scissors Hospital produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. Their specialties include blunt cutting, slide cutting, point cutting, volume control (25 to 35%), texture control (15 to 45%), and combined cut and thinning.
Manufacturing and Sales Model
According to the company, Scissors Hospital operates a factory direct sales model. They state that each pair of scissors goes through individual inspection before shipping. The brand emphasizes using verified materials and removing distribution markup by selling directly to customers through their online store.
Heritage
The company’s roots go back to 1972 with the founding of Ilshin Industry. That gives the operation over 50 years of accumulated experience in scissor manufacturing. The transition to the Scissors Hospital name in 2001 marked a shift toward direct to consumer sales.
According to the brand, they prioritize recommending scissors that fit each stylist’s hand and cutting style rather than pushing higher priced models.
Sources
- Scissors Hospital brand profile and manufacturer statements (yescut.com)
Product Types
Specialties
Where to Buy
Official Brand Websites
Products
Products for this brand will be added soon.
In the meantime, you can visit the official website to explore their product range.
How Scissors Hospital Compares
| Brand | Scissors Hospital | Sonnet | Akkohs | HANABI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Price Tier | Mid-Range | Mid-Range | Premium | Mid-Range |
| Steel | — | — | Cobalt Alloy, Super Gold II | VG-10 Cobalt |
| Handles | — | — | Offset, Even | — |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(25~35%), Texture control(15~45%), Cut & Thinning | — | — | — |
| Founded | 1972 | — | 1978 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Scissors Hospital scissors are manufactured in South Korea, established in 1972 in Daeheung-ro 165beon-gil.
Scissors Hospital scissors are in the mid-range price tier ($150–$350). At this price point, they compete with Aichi, Aikyo, Akiko. Value depends on your cutting volume, technique preferences, and maintenance habits.
Scissors Hospital specializes in Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control(25~35%), Texture control(15~45%), and 1 more.
