The Scissor Shop
The Scissor Shop
About The Scissor Shop
In brief
The Scissor Shop is an Australian brand from the Sunshine Coast, QLD, offering hand-balanced scissors in Asian and German stainless steel.
Cutting Scissors · Thinning Scissors · Left-Handed Scissors 6–7 in
Profile updated Apr 2026
Price
US$100Price band US$100–200 · Entry-levelTypical documented price, not a quoteWhere to buy
1 retailerBuying routes
Where to buy The Scissor Shop
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Australia 1 retailer
Maker’s own dealer information: official site ↗
Catalogue map
The The Scissor Shop range
17 models · 6–7 in
Cutting Scissors 7 models US$56–100Price band Under US$100 · Budget
- The Scissor Shop Aiiro US$56
- The Scissor Shop Kin US$66
- The Scissor Shop Kura US$56
4 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Scissor Set 6 models US$96–116Price band Under US$100 · Budget
- The Scissor Shop Aiiro Set US$96
- The Scissor Shop Kin Set US$116
- The Scissor Shop Kura Set US$96
3 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Thinning Scissors 4 models US$56–66Price band Under US$100 · Budget
- The Scissor Shop Aiiro US$56
- The Scissor Shop Kin US$66
- The Scissor Shop Kura Tora US$61
1 more models are listed in the full catalogue below.
Pictured models
All 17 The Scissor Shop model names
- The Scissor Shop Aiiro
- The Scissor Shop Aiiro Set
- The Scissor Shop Aiiro
- The Scissor Shop Kin
- The Scissor Shop Kin Set
- The Scissor Shop Kin
- The Scissor Shop Kura
- The Scissor Shop Kura Set
- The Scissor Shop Kura Tora Set
- The Scissor Shop Kura Tora
- The Scissor Shop Kuromu Set
- The Scissor Shop Mabushii
- The Scissor Shop Mabushii Set
- The Scissor Shop Mabushii
- The Scissor Shop Tora
- The Scissor Shop Kura Tora Cutting Scissor
- The Scissor Shop Kuromu Cutting Scissors
The Scissor Shop opened in 2019 on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, an Australian scissor brand built on 25 years of experience behind the chair. It sells direct at thescissorshop.com, covers cutting, thinning, and left-handed models in Asian and German stainless steel, and describes every pair as hand-balanced. The two cutting shears are both 6.0 inches and both carry a US$100 guide price.
Overview
The Scissor Shop is an Australian scissor brand based on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. The company is founded on 25 years of experience behind the chair and sells directly through its website at thescissorshop.com (also operating via thescissorshop.store). Contact: hello@thescissorshop.com.
Note: scissorshop.com.au is a separate, unrelated business.
Product Range
The Scissor Shop offers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed models. The brand uses both Asian and German stainless steel in its production. Key features across the range include hand-balanced construction, tension-adjusted pivots, and ergonomic designs intended for comfortable extended use.
Distribution
The Scissor Shop sells directly through its own website and offers free shipping on all orders. Check the storefront for current models and delivery terms.
Sources
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Product range
Sixteen The Scissor Shop models include the Mabushii (US$56) and Tora (US$61) cutting shears, the Aiiro (US$56) and Kin (US$66) thinning shears, and the Kura Set (US$96), a matched cutting-and-thinning combination. The Japanese-language model names, Mabushii (dazzling), Tora (tiger), Aiiro (indigo), and Kin (gold), reflect the design language of the brand. The US$56 to US$96 price range positions The Scissor Shop firmly in the entry-to-mid Australian professional tier, which makes it one of the more accessible domestically focused scissor brands in the country.
How The Scissor Shop compares
Similar origin and adjacent price band. Brass rows differ; “—” means the field is not documented yet.
| Spec | The Scissor ShopThe Scissor Shop | Excellent EdgesExcellent Edges | exclusive shearsexclusive shears | First EdgesFirst Edges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | Australia | Australia | Australia | Australia |
| Typical price | US$100Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$150–400Price band US$100–200 · Entry-level | US$250–350Price band US$200–400 · Mid-range | Price not documented |
| Steel | Asian Stainless Steel, German Stainless | Japanese steel | Japanese VG-1, 440C, Damascus, ATS-314, | 440B |
| Edge type | — | — | — | — |
| Handles | — | — | — | — |
| Left-handed | — | — | — | — |
| Thinning | 4 models | 1 models | — | 1 models |
| Specialties | Clean cut, Precise cut, Trimming, Shaping, Styling | Blunt cut, Texturising, Texture control, Point cut, Chipp… | Blunt cut, Slide cut, Point cut, Volume control, Texture … | — |
| Founded | 2019 | 1988 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
5 answers you can open one at a timeWhere is The Scissor Shop based?
The Scissor Shop is an Australian-based brand on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, founded in 2019 and built on 25 years of experience behind the chair.
What does The Scissor Shop sell?
The range covers cutting scissors, thinning scissors, and left-handed models, all hand-balanced, in Asian and German stainless steel.
Does The Scissor Shop make left-handed scissors?
Yes. Left-handed models are part of the core range alongside the standard cutting and thinning scissors.
How much do The Scissor Shop scissors cost?
Both cutting shears carry a US$100 guide price, entry-level territory for professional scissors. Current prices for the full range, including thinners and left-handed models, are at thescissorshop.com.
Where can I buy The Scissor Shop scissors?
The Scissor Shop sells direct to customers through its own website at thescissorshop.com.
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