Shisato
Scissor Mall / Shear Technology
About Shisato
In brief
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.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors 4.5–6.5 in
Profile updated Sep 2026 · 2 sources
Price
US$299–1,050Price band US$400–800 · PremiumTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
6 retailers- Dynamic SHARPENING LLC (opens in a new tab)
- EDGEMASTER INTERNATIONAL (opens in a new tab)
- Precision Shears (opens in a new tab)
- SCISSOR Dude (opens in a new tab)
- SCISSOR MALL (opens in a new tab)
- SHEAR INTEGRITY (opens in a new tab)
Buying routes
Where to buy Shisato
Retailers ScissorPedia has cataloged. Prices and stock are on each store’s site.
US & Canada 6 retailers
Catalog map
The Shisato range
17 models · 4.5–6.5 in
Cutting Scissors 13 models US$299–1,050Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Shisato Axis-Slim Cutting Scissors US$415
- Shisato Echo Cutting Scissors US$399
- Shisato Elan Cutting Scissors US$445
10 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Thinning Scissors 4 models US$299–719Price band US$400–800 · Premium
- Shisato Orion 3500 Thinning Scissors US$559
- Shisato Prism 3000 Thinning Scissors US$299
- Shisato Prism 4000 Thinning Scissors US$359
1 more models are listed in the full catalog below.
Pictured models
All 17 Shisato model names
- Shisato Axis-Slim Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Echo Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Elan Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Icon Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Infinity Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Karma Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Odyssey Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Orion 3500 Thinning Scissors
- Shisato Orion Swivel Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Prism 3000 Thinning Scissors
- Shisato Prism 4000 Thinning Scissors
- Shisato Prism Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Razorback Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Regency 1400 Fishback Texturizer
- Shisato Regency S Swivel Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Regency Cutting Scissors
- Shisato Ultra Cutting Scissors
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 US$299 to US$1,050 at guide prices in sizes 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 - tapered ‘K’ front blade and wider back blade, sold 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
How Shisato compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | ShisatoShisato | AlphaAlpha | Alu-CobaAlu-Coba | AuroAuro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Japan | Japan | Japan | Japan |
| Typical price | US$299–1,050Price 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 | ATS-314 | SG2 | Cobalt steel | Cobalt Alloy |
| Edge type | — | — | — | Straight |
| Handles | — | — | — | Offset, Straight, Crane |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 4 models | 1 models | — | 2 models |
| Specialties | — | 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 | 1989 | 2006 | 1946 | — |
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 US$299 to US$1,050 across Shisato’s 17 models. The Infinity cutter and Prism 3000 thinner open the range at US$299; the Ultra and Karma top it at US$1,050, with most cutting models between US$399 and US$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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