Shisato
Scissor Mall / Shear Technology
Who it suits
Shisato is a Japanese hand-forged scissor brand with 35+ years of craftsmanship, using Hitachi ATS-314 and V-10 cobalt steel with lifetime warranty.
Price position
$299–1050 · tier 4 of 5
Profile completeness
7/9Profile coverage
- Models
- 17 catalogued
- Product types
- 2 documented
- Materials
- 1 documented
- Sources
- 2 cited
Shisato hand-forges professional hair shears in Japan and sells them through US retailers rather than a webstore of its own. The 17 models, cutting and thinning, run from $299 to $1,050 at guide prices in blade lengths from 4.5 to 6.5 inches. Hitachi ATS-314 Super Cobalt leads the steel list; the brand dates to 1989.
Overview
Shisato is a Japanese manufacturer of hand-forged professional hair scissors, established around 1989. The brand produces convex-edge, hollow-ground shears in Hitachi steels and distributes through authorized professional retailers.
Product Range
Shisato’s catalog includes several distinct model lines, each designed for different cutting techniques and ergonomic preferences:
- Infinity - Slim blade design available in sizes from 5” to 6.5”
- Ultra - Crane handle with thin blades and narrow tips
- Icon - Offset handle using Hitachi V-10 cobalt alloy steel
- Karma - Wide blade profile designed for slide cutting
- Regency - K blade geometry optimized for slide cutting
- Odyssey - Distinctive 2.5 finger hole design
- Prism - Long blade option available from 4.5” to 8.0”
All models feature convex edge and hollow ground blades with ball bearing tension systems. The brand uses three primary steel grades: Hitachi ATS-314 Super Cobalt stainless, Hitachi V-10 Cobalt Alloy, and 440C High Carbon stainless. Shisato backs its products with a lifetime warranty.
Distribution
Shisato is sold by Scissor Mall, Precision Shears, Shear Integrity, Scissor Dude, Dynamic Sharpening, and EdgeMaster International in the US.
See Also
Where to Buy
Dynamic SHARPENING LLC → EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL → Precision Shears →
Shisato at a glance
- Budget
- Premium $400–800
- Makes
- Cutting Scissors, Thinning Scissors
- Based in
- Japan
- Catalogue
- 17 models listed
- Established
- 1989
Product Types
Materials & Construction
The steel, edges, and handle styles Shisato works in:
Where to Buy
Authorized Retailers
Retailers stocking Shisato
ScissorPedia catalogues 6 retailers carrying Shisato.
- Dynamic SHARPENING LLC Online store — USA · ships to USA
- EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL Online store — USA
- Precision Shears Online store — USA · ships to USA
- SCISSOR Dude Online store — USA · ships to USA
- SCISSOR MALL Online store — USA · ships to USA
- SHEAR INTEGRITY Online store — USA · ships to USA
The range, at a glance
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Product photos from the ScissorPedia catalogue; see each product page for provenance.
How Shisato compares
Same listed origin, adjacent price tier. Rows tinted brass differ; "—" means the field is not documented yet.
Sources
- Scissor Mall — Ergonomics FAQ (retailer educational)
- Precision Shears — Mizutani (reference)
Frequently Asked Questions
6 answers you can open one at a timeAre Shisato scissors made in Japan?
Yes. Shisato is a Japanese hand-forged shear brand, so its scissors are made in Japan. They reach buyers through Scissor Mall / Shear Technology rather than a standalone Shisato website.
What steel does Shisato use?
Shisato builds its blades from Hitachi ATS-314 Super Cobalt stainless, the cobalt-enriched grade behind its convex, slide-cutting edges.
How much do Shisato scissors cost?
Expect guide prices of $299 to $1,050 across Shisato’s 17 models. The Infinity cutter and Prism 3000 thinner open the range at $299; the Ultra and Karma top it at $1,050, with most cutting models between $399 and $689.
What sizes do Shisato scissors come in?
Shisato shears run from 4.5 inches to 6.5 inches, with 5.0, 5.5, and 6.0 inch options in between. The short end suits detail and precision work; the longer blades cover over-comb and slide cutting.
What kinds of scissors does Shisato make?
Shisato makes both cutting and thinning shears, spread across model lines such as Infinity, Ultra, Icon, Karma, Regency, Odyssey, and Prism.
Where can I buy Shisato scissors?
Shisato is stocked through professional retailers. Scissor Mall / Shear Technology and several other US shear retailers carry the range.
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