Symphony
Symphony Shears
About Symphony
In brief
Symphony is a US-based scissor brand dating to 1920, handmade in America by the Eickert family with German scissor-making heritage.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 5.5–6.5 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$160–375Price band US$200–400 · Mid-rangeTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
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Where to buy Symphony
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Catalogue map
The Symphony range
15 models · 5.5–6.5 in
Thinning Scissors 6 models US$200–375Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Symphony Air A-44T Thinner US$250
- Symphony Classic B-44TC Thinner US$210
- Symphony Control C-32T Thinner US$200
3 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Cutting Scissors 7 models US$160–375Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Symphony Air A-55 US$250
- Symphony Classic B-65 US$160
- Symphony Classic B-65WM Wide US$160
4 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Left-Handed Scissors 1 model US$160Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level
- Symphony Classic B-65 Left US$160
Texturizing Scissors 1 model US$350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range
- Symphony S-8T Texturizer US$350
Pictured models
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All 15 Symphony model names
- Symphony Air A-44T Thinner
- Symphony Air A-55
- Symphony Classic B-44TC Thinner
- Symphony Classic B-65 Left
- Symphony Classic B-65
- Symphony Classic B-65WM Wide
- Symphony Control C-3000
- Symphony Control C-3000SW Swivel
- Symphony Control C-32T Thinner
- Symphony Control C-32TSW Swivel Thinner
- Symphony S-34T Thinner
- Symphony S-34TSW Swivel Thinner
- Symphony S-55
- Symphony S-55SW Swivel
- Symphony S-8T Texturizer
Symphony’s scissor making goes back to 1920 and, by the brand’s account, to a factory in post-war Germany; the Eickert family now runs the company from Fremont, Ohio. Each of the 15 models is built from 440C stainless with a triple hand-honed convex edge, at guide prices of US$160 to US$375 and blade lengths of 5.5 to 6.5 inches.
About Symphony
Symphony is a U.S. based hair shear company headquartered in Fremont, Ohio. The brand lists a founding year of 1920 and operates under the Eickert family. According to Symphony, the family’s scissor making heritage began in a factory in post war Germany before the operation eventually moved to the United States.
Product Range
Symphony produces cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed scissors. Their specialties are extensive: blunt cutting, slide cutting, slither cutting, scissor-over-comb work, point cutting, fine design work, texture control, volume control, combined cut and thinning, and finishing work.
According to the company, each pair of Symphony shears is designed and produced by hand in the United States. The brand describes their approach as combining practical German engineering with artistic sensibility.
Availability
Symphony shears are carried by Williamsport Bowman and are also sold directly through the Symphony Shears website.
Heritage
The Eickert family brings over a century of scissors manufacturing knowledge, spanning multiple generations. The transition from German manufacturing to American production is a central part of the brand’s story and reflects the family’s long heritage in the trade.
Sources
- Symphony brand profile and manufacturer statements (symphonyshears.com)
See Also
Product range overview
Fifteen Symphony models span US$160 to US$375. The mid-range price spread across fifteen builds gives buyers a meaningful ladder of options within a single brand, covering professional cutting and thinning from the accessible entry-mid to the upper-mid professional tier.
How Symphony compares
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| Spec | SymphonySymphony | 44204420 | ABOVEABOVE | BLACKICE PROFESSIONALBLACKICE PROFESSIONAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA | USA | USA |
| Typical price | US$160–375Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price not documented | US$180–250Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price not documented |
| Steel | 440C | Stainless steel | Cobalt steel | Stainless steel |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | 1 models | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 7 models | — | 1 models | 1 models |
| Specialties | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Slither cut, Scissor-over-comb, Poi… | 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 | 1920 | 1940 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
7 answers you can open one at a timeIs Symphony an American scissor brand?
Yes. Symphony is a US-based brand founded in 1920 and run by the Eickert family, headquartered in Fremont, Ohio.
What steel do Symphony shears use?
Symphony shears are built from 440C stainless, given a convex, triple hand-honed edge with an extra hollow grind.
How much do Symphony scissors cost?
The 15 Symphony models run US$160 to US$375 at guide price. The Classic line opens at US$160, the Control and Air models sit in the middle, and the S series tops the range at US$350 to US$375.
What types of scissors does Symphony make?
The range covers cutting shears and thinning shears, with specialties spanning blunt cut, slide cut, slither cut, point cut, and scissor-over-comb work.
What sizes are Symphony shears available in?
The Symphony range runs from 5.5 to 6.5 inches, with 5.75 and 6.0 inch steps in between. Everything stays inside everyday salon lengths rather than stretching into long barber blades.
Does Symphony make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Symphony offers left-handed models alongside its standard right-handed cutting and thinning shears.
Where can I buy Symphony scissors?
You can buy them directly from the Symphony Shears website, and they are also carried by Williamsport Bowman.
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